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Lincoln Electric Sustainability Actions

Cut safety incidents

Lincoln Electric reports that it reduced its Total Recordable Case Rate (TRCR, a standard workplace injury measure) by 38% in 2024 compared with its 2018 baseline. It also says safety is one of its main ESG priorities and that safety goals are included in executive performance targets. This shows the company is tracking workplace safety as part of its sustainability work, not treating it as a separate issue.

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Lowered emissions and energy use

The company says it cut Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 18% in 2024 versus its 2018 baseline. Scope 1 means direct emissions from its own operations, and Scope 2 means emissions from purchased electricity. It also reports a 10% drop in energy intensity, which is energy used per labor hour. These results suggest it is working to reduce the energy and carbon impact of its factories and operations.

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Improved recycling and landfill rates

Lincoln Electric says it reached a 78.4% recycling rate in 2024 and a 95.6% landfill avoidance rate. Landfill avoidance means keeping waste out of landfill through reuse, recycling, or other recovery methods. The company had set 2025 goals of 80% recycling and 97% landfill avoidance, so these results show it was close to its targets. This points to active waste management across its operations.

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Set up ESG governance

The company says its board oversees environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters through its governance guidelines. It also says safety and sustainability goals are part of the annual performance goals for the CEO and other executives. Lincoln Electric describes a cross-functional structure that includes an Executive Sustainability Committee, a Product Sustainability Committee created in 2020, and a Sustainability Disclosure Committee. This suggests ESG is built into management rather than handled by one team alone.

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Published supply chain policies

Lincoln Electric says it has a Code of Conduct and a Supplier Code of Conduct that cover environmental, social, health, safety, quality, ethics, human rights, and labor standards. It also says it expects suppliers to avoid illegal conditions in their supply chains. The company states that it follows the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act and the UK Modern Slavery Act, and that it does not knowingly use suppliers linked to slave labor or human trafficking.

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Expanded product stewardship

Lincoln Electric says its product stewardship work focuses on making products safer, more recyclable, and lower in carbon footprint. It also says it uses a chemical information system to manage hazardous ingredients and product safety data, and that it complies with EU REACH and RoHS rules. REACH is a European chemicals law, and RoHS limits certain hazardous substances in electronics. This shows the company is addressing product safety and materials compliance in its manufacturing.

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