Protecting Our Planet
Today, our commitment to a sustainable future includes our intent to manage natural resources responsibly and address climate-related risks and opportunities. Alongside our impact with customers and suppliers, we seek to make a difference in our own operations by improving the environmental impact of our facilities and business activities. Specific examples of our sustainability initiatives include:
- Improvements to energy efficiency within our facilities,
- Use of renewable electricity resources,
- Optimizing fuel consumption,
- Reducing our overall facility footprint; and
- Promoting supply chain practices that will help to ensure that our activities today do not compromise tomorrow’s resources.
Our efforts to improve our environmental impact are overseen by cross-functional teams responsible for developing and implementing strategies to achieve DRS’ ambitions related to environmental performance. This team works in close collaboration with business leaders and sustainability advocates across the organization.
Energy Consumption
We have launched several initiatives to reduce energy use and drive efficiency. These included increasing energy efficiency (e.g., lighting and equipment) to reduce consumption within our facilities, and utilizing renewable electricity sources where possible, optimizing fuel consumption.
Waste
Reducing waste from our operations is a long-term priority. All of our sites recycle waste where possible and have implemented recycling programs for a range of waste streams, including manufacturing waste as well as office waste like food scrap, cardboard, paper, electronic waste, batteries, aluminum, glass, plastics, and toner cartridges.