PITTSBURGH, Nov. 1, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), the leader in the
development of safety solutions that help to protect people and
facility infrastructures, announced today it has been ranked as one
of America's Greenest Companies 2024 by Newsweek.
This is the first time Newsweek has published the
America's Greenest Companies ranking.
The list, compiled by Newsweek and its
partners Plant-A Insights and GIST
Impact, highlights 300 U.S. organizations spanning 57
industries that have committed to being good stewards of the
environment and managing their sustainability footprint. The
companies were identified based on research and analysis of public
data from 952 organizations that have a minimum market
capitalization of $5 billion, pass
the minimum standards set by the European Union for sustainability,
and have publicly disclosed sustainability data as of July 31, 2023. Companies were evaluated and
scored on more than 25 parameters based on four categories:
greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, waste generation and
sustainability data disclosure and commitments.
Earlier this year, MSA Safety announced it has established a 1.5
degree Celsius carbon reduction target, which would reduce the
company's scope one and two emissions by 42 percent by 2030, as
compared to a 2021 baseline. More information on the carbon
reduction target and MSA Safety's Corporate Social Responsibility
(CSR) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) are in the
company's 2022 Impact Report, which can be accessed by clicking
here.
"Our teams around the world are helping us improve the
sustainability of MSA's operations," said Stephanie Sciullo, President of MSA's Americas
business segment and executive sponsor of the company's social
impact strategy. "Along with these efforts, we are investing in
MSA's future and the environment by incorporating sustainability
principles into our day-to-day operations. This includes
identifying energy efficiency projects, securing renewable energy,
reimagining our product packaging, implementing waste reduction
programs, and engaging with our supply chain teams to identify
low-impact transportation options."
Ms. Sciullo also noted that MSA's portfolio of detection and
process control solutions includes systems that are helping other
companies meet their own sustainability commitments. One
example is the MSA Bacharach MGS-401 Entrance Monitor.
Introduced in 2022, the system detects refrigerant leaks and is
designed for safety compliance in applications such as industrial
cold storage and chiller rooms. "By quickly detecting leaks, our
monitors can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions in our
customers' facilities," she said.
The Newsweek recognition is the most recent
accolade the company received. MSA Safety has also been recognized
by Newsweek as one of America's Most Responsible
Companies, and was recently named one of America's Climate Leaders
(2023) by USA
Today.
About MSA Safety
Established in 1914, MSA
Safety Incorporated is the global leader in the development,
manufacture and supply of safety products and solutions that
protect people and facility infrastructures. Many MSA products
integrate a combination of electronics, software, mechanical
systems and advanced materials to protect users against hazardous
or life-threatening situations. The company's comprehensive product
line is used by workers around the world in a broad range of
markets, including fire service, the oil, gas and petrochemical
industry, construction, industrial manufacturing applications,
heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration,
utilities, mining and the military. MSA's core products include
self-contained breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection
systems, portable gas detection instruments, industrial head
protection products, firefighter helmets and protective apparel,
and fall protection devices. With 2022 revenues of $1.5 billion, MSA employs approximately 5,000
people worldwide. The company is headquartered north of
Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township, Pa., and has manufacturing
operations in the United States,
Europe, Asia and Latin America. With more than 40
international locations, MSA realizes approximately half of its
revenue from outside North America. For more information visit
MSA's web site at www.MSASafety.com.
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