Hillenbrand: Sustainability Drives Innovation, Value
Manufacturers across the U.S. strive to make their operations more sustainable. Many are also laser-focused on the equipment they produce and how it can support their customers sustainability endeavors.
At Hillenbranda global industrial company that provides highly engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions for markets including durable plastics, food and recyclingsustainability is at the core of everything it does.
The intention: Hillenbrand President and CEO Kim Ryan shared that the company doesnt have a stand-alone sustainability strategy, but rather has made sustainability the way we do business.
- Hillenbrand is a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact, Convention Against Corruption and Womens Empowerment Principles.
- Our sustainability journey is guided by our purpose, Shape What Matters For Tomorrow, which was collectively established and is embraced by all Hillenbrand associates, Ryan said. Our recently released 2023 Sustainability Report demonstrates our continued commitment to this goal as it shows our progress and focuses on our industrial products that positively impact the world around us.
The progress: Highlights of the 2023 report include a focus on product innovation, continued transparency through additional data related to key environmental metrics such as water and waste, and disclosure of three years of Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions data. They also include 15 Scope 3 categories.
- With the release of our fifth annual sustainability report, our journey continues to evolve and improve, Ryan continued. Make It Matter is a core value at Hillenbrand, and were committed to seeking out innovative solutions that push us toward a more sustainable future.
The angle: The companys success in sustainability is driven by its leaders, who ensure that the value is deeply ingrained in day-to-day operations.
- Secular and global macroeconomic trends are now driving the need to adapt and engage associates, customers and stakeholders more than ever, Ryan told us. Taking into account these trends allows us to continue working toward a more sustainable future by providing innovative solutions.
The value: Ryan sees Hillenbrands sustainability effortswhich the company sees as being supported by the three pillars of people, products and partnerships–as a value add for everyone.
- For example, by designing more-efficient systems that produce more sustainable products, Hillenbrand is committed to creating industrial solutions that have a positive impact on the world.
- Whether its helping customers reduce energy emissions or using Hillenbrands technology to produce more sustainable packaging, customers can reap the benefits of this commitment.
- For us, there has been great value, Ryan concluded. If you approach this as a cost center, that is what its going to be for you. If you approach this as something that could actually create value for you and your customers, then I believe thats what it has the opportunity to become.
Further reading: Learn more about Hillenbrands commitment to sustainability .
