GRI Index
| Disclosure Number | Description | 2021 Reference/Response |
|---|---|---|
| GRI 102: General Disclosures | ||
| Organizational Profile — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 102-1 | Description: Name of the organization | 2021 Reference/Response: Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. |
| Disclosure Number: 102-2 | Description: Activities, brands, products, services | 2021 Reference/Response:
What We Do: Metals Recycling, Auto Dismantling, Parts Recovery, and Vehicle Recycling, Steel Manufacturing 2021 10-K page 2-3 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-3 | Description: Location of headquarters | 2021 Reference/Response: Portland, Oregon |
| Disclosure Number: 102-4 | Description: Location of operations | 2021 Reference/Response: 2021 10-K page 4, 29 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-5 | Description: Ownership and legal form | 2021 Reference/Response: 2021 10-K page 32 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-6 | Description: Markets served | 2021 Reference/Response: 2021 10-K page 3-9 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-7 | Description: Scale of the organization | 2021 Reference/Response:
About Schnitzer 2021 10-K page 38 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-8 | Description: Information on employees and other workers | 2021 Reference/Response:
About Schnitzer / Powering Our People 2021 10-K page 12 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-9 | Description: Supply chain | 2021 Reference/Response:
Appendix / SASB Disclosures 2021 10-K page 7-8, 19-20, 34-35, 60 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-10 | Description: Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain | 2021 Reference/Response: 2021 10-K page 9, 60 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-11 | Description: Precautionary Principle or approach | 2021 Reference/Response: Schnitzer does not prescribe to the Precautionary Principle, but has a comprehensive enterprise risk management process. |
| Disclosure Number: 102-12 | Description: External initiatives | 2021 Reference/Response: 2021 ESG Achievements / Our Sustainability Goals |
| Disclosure Number: 102-13 | Description: Membership of associations | 2021 Reference/Response: National & Local Industry Engagement |
| Strategy — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 102-14 | Description: Statement from senior decision-maker | 2021 Reference/Response: Chairman and CEO Message |
| Disclosure Number: 102-15 | Description: Key impacts, risks, and opportunities | 2021 Reference/Response:
About Schnitzer / Our Sustainability Goals 2021 10-K page 15-28 |
| Ethics & Integrity — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 102-16 | Description: Values, principles, standards and norms of behavior | 2021 Reference/Response:
About Schnitzer / Our Core Values Code of Conduct |
| Disclosure Number: 102-17 | Description: Mechanisms for advice and concerns about ethics | 2021 Reference/Response:
Building on Integrity and Respect Code of Conduct |
| Governance — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 102-18 | Description: Governance structure | 2021 Reference/Response:
Sustainability Governance, Strategy, Principles 2021 10-K page 14, 91 Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-19 | Description: Delegating authority | 2021 Reference/Response:
Sustainability Governance, Strategy, Principles Proxy Statement / Corporate Governance Guidelines |
| Disclosure Number: 102-20 | Description: Executive-level responsibility for economic, environmental, and social topics | 2021 Reference/Response:
Chairman and CEO Message CSO Message Sustainability Governance, Strategy, Principles |
| Disclosure Number: 102-21 | Description: Consulting stakeholders on economic, environmental, and social topics | 2021 Reference/Response: Materiality Assessment |
| Disclosure Number: 102-22 | Description: Composition of the highest governance body and its committees | 2021 Reference/Response: Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-23 | Description: Chair of the highest governance body | 2021 Reference/Response:
Tamara L. Lundgren is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer CEO Message |
| Disclosure Number: 102-24 | Description: Nominating and selecting the highest governance body | 2021 Reference/Response: Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-25 | Description: Conflicts of interest | 2021 Reference/Response: Code of Conduct page 13-14 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-26 | Description: Role of highest governance body in setting purpose, values, and strategy | 2021 Reference/Response:
Chairman and CEO Message About Schnitzer / Sustainability Governance, Strategy, Principles Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-27 | Description: Collective knowledge of highest governance body | 2021 Reference/Response: Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-28 | Description: Evaluating the highest governance body’s performance | 2021 Reference/Response: Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-29 | Description: Identifying and managing economic, environmental, and social impacts | 2021 Reference/Response:
Chairman and CEO Message Sustainability Governance, Strategy, Principles 2021 10-K page 14-28, 35-36 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-31 | Description: Review of economic, environmental, and social topics | 2021 Reference/Response:
Sustainability Governance, Strategy, Principles Materiality Assessment Our Sustainability Goals |
| Disclosure Number: 102-32 | Description: Highest governance body’s role in sustainability reporting | 2021 Reference/Response:
Sustainability Governance, Strategy, Principles Proxy Statement / Chairman & CEO Letter to Shareholders |
| Disclosure Number: 102-33 | Description: Communicating critical concerns | 2021 Reference/Response:
Building on Integrity and Respect Code of Conduct page 5-6 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-34 | Description: Nature and total number of critical concerns | 2021 Reference/Response: This information is confidential |
| Disclosure Number: 102-35 | Description: Remuneration policies | 2021 Reference/Response: Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-36 | Description: Process for determining remuneration | 2021 Reference/Response: Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-37 | Description: Stakeholders’ involvement in remuneration | 2021 Reference/Response: Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-38 | Description: Annual total compensation ratio | 2021 Reference/Response: Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-39 | Description: Percentage increase in annual total compensation ratio | 2021 Reference/Response: Proxy Statement |
| Stakeholder Engagement — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 102-40 | Description: List of stakeholder groups | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Appendix / Assurance Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-41 | Description: Collective bargaining agreements | 2021 Reference/Response: 2021 10-K page 12, 27, 81 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-42 | Description: Identifying and selecting stakeholders | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Appendix / Assurance Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-43 | Description: Approach to stakeholder engagement | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Appendix / Assurance Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-44 | Description: Key topics and concerns raised | 2021 Reference/Response:
Sustainability Governance, Strategy, Principles Materiality Assessment Our Sustainability Goals |
| Reporting Practice — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 102-45 | Description: Entities included in the consolidated financial statements | 2021 Reference/Response: 2021 10-K page 60 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-46 | Description: Defining report content and topic boundaries | 2021 Reference/Response: Materiality Assessment |
| Disclosure Number: 102-47 | Description: List of material topics | 2021 Reference/Response: Materiality Assessment |
| Disclosure Number: 102-48 | Description: Restatements (reconciliations) of information | 2021 Reference/Response: Appendix / Assurance Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 102-49 | Description: Changes in reporting | 2021 Reference/Response: This report reflects our updated list of material sustainability issues based on our 2021 Materiality Assessment, previously assessed in 2017-2018. This report does not cover our acquisition of Columbus Recycling, which transactionally closed on October 1, 2021. |
| Disclosure Number: 102-50 | Description: Reporting period | 2021 Reference/Response: Fiscal Year 2021: September 1, 2020 — August 31, 2021 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-51 | Description: Date of most recent report | 2021 Reference/Response: Fiscal Year 2020 |
| Disclosure Number: 102-52 | Description: Reporting cycle | 2021 Reference/Response: Annual |
| Disclosure Number: 102-53 | Description: Contact point for questions regarding the report | 2021 Reference/Response: [email protected] |
| Disclosure Number: 102-54 | Description: Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards | 2021 Reference/Response: This report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI Standards: Core option |
| Disclosure Number: 102-55 | Description: GRI content index | 2021 Reference/Response: GRI content index |
| Disclosure Number: 102-56 | Description: External assurance | 2021 Reference/Response: Appendix / Assurance Statement |
| GRI 200: Economic | ||
| Economic Performance — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | 2021 Reference/Response:
About Schnitzer 2021 10-K page 32-38 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | 2021 Reference/Response:
About Schnitzer Sustainability Governance, Strategy, Principles 2021 10-K page 32-38 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | 2021 Reference/Response:
About Schnitzer Sustainability Governance, Strategy, Principles 2021 10-K page 32-38 |
| Disclosure Number: 201-1 | Description: Direct economic value generated and distributed | 2021 Reference/Response:
About Schnitzer Measuring Our Impact 2021 10-K page 32-38 |
| Disclosure Number: 201-2 | Description: Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change | 2021 Reference/Response: CDP Climate Questionnaire Response (A- score for 2020 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 201-3 | Description: Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans | 2021 Reference/Response:
2021 10-K page 81-84 Proxy Statement |
| Disclosure Number: 201-4 | Description: Financial assistance received from government | 2021 Reference/Response: Potential government incentive mechanisms are occasionally evaluated and considered in analysis of site/facility projects/investment activities. No public institutions hold any major shares in Schnitzer. |
| Anti-Corruption — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | 2021 Reference/Response:
Building on Integrity and Respect Code of Conduct page 18-20 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | 2021 Reference/Response:
Building on Integrity and Respect Code of Conduct page 18-20 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | 2021 Reference/Response:
Building on Integrity and Respect Code of Conduct page 18-20 |
| Disclosure Number: 205-1 | Description: Operations assessed for risks related to corruption | 2021 Reference/Response:
Building on Integrity and Respect Code of Conduct page 18-20 |
| Disclosure Number: 205-2 | Description: Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures | 2021 Reference/Response:
Building on Integrity and Respect Code of Conduct page 18-20 |
| Anti-Competitive Behavior — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | 2021 Reference/Response: Code of Conduct page 15-17 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | 2021 Reference/Response: Code of Conduct page 15-17 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | 2021 Reference/Response: Code of Conduct page 15-17 |
| Disclosure Number: 206-1 | Description: Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices | 2021 Reference/Response: Code of Conduct page 15-17 |
| GRI 300: Environmental | ||
| Materials — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | 2021 Reference/Response:
About Schnitzer Sustainability Governance, Strategy, Principles Measuring Our Impact 2021 10-K page 2-14 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | 2021 Reference/Response:
About Schnitzer Sustainability Governance, Strategy, Principles Measuring Our Impact 2021 10-K page 2-14 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | 2021 Reference/Response:
Our Sustainability Goals Measuring Our Impact 2021 10-K page 2-14 |
| Disclosure Number: 301-1 | Description: Materials used by weight or volume | 2021 Reference/Response:
Measuring Our Impact 2021 10-K page 2-14 |
| Disclosure Number: 301-2 | Description: Recycled input materials used | 2021 Reference/Response: As a recycling company, and manufacturer of steel using recycled scrap metal, virtually all material inputs into our primary products and services are recycled materials. For example, our finished steel products contain 95% recycled content by weight, using recycled ferrous metal sourced internally from our own recycling and joint venture operations. |
| Disclosure Number: 301-3 | Description: Reclaimed products and their packaging materials | 2021 Reference/Response: Not applicable — While many of our products are considered to be "reclaimed", they are predominately shipped void of packaging materials. |
| Energy — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | 2021 Reference/Response: Designing Our Sustainable Future |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Our Sustainability Goals Designing Our Sustainable Future |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Our Sustainability Goals Designing Our Sustainable Future |
| Disclosure Number: 302-1 | Description: Energy consumption within the organization | 2021 Reference/Response:
Designing Our Sustainable Future Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures |
| Disclosure Number: 302-2 | Description: Energy consumption outside of the organization | 2021 Reference/Response: CDP Climate Questionnaire Response (A- score for 2020 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 302-3 | Description: Energy intensity | 2021 Reference/Response:
Designing Our Sustainable Future Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures |
| Disclosure Number: 302-4 | Description: Reduction of energy consumption | 2021 Reference/Response:
Designing Our Sustainable Future Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures |
| Disclosure Number: 302-5 | Description: Reductions in energy requirements of products and services | 2021 Reference/Response:
Designing Our Sustainable Future Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures |
| Water and Effluents — 2018 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | 2021 Reference/Response:
Designing Our Sustainable Future CDP Water Questionnaire Response (A List score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Our Sustainability Goals Designing Our Sustainable Future CDP Water Questionnaire Response (A List score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Our Sustainability Goals Designing Our Sustainable Future CDP Water Questionnaire Response (A List score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 303-1 | Description: Interactions with water as a shared resource | 2021 Reference/Response: CDP Water Questionnaire Response (A List score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 303-2 | Description: Management of water discharge-related impacts | 2021 Reference/Response: CDP Water Questionnaire Response (A List score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 303-3 | Description: Water withdrawal | 2021 Reference/Response:
Designing Our Sustainable Future Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures CDP Water Questionnaire Response (A List score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 303-4 | Description: Water discharge | 2021 Reference/Response: CDP Water Questionnaire Response (A List score for 2021 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 303-5 | Description: Water consumption | 2021 Reference/Response: CDP Water Questionnaire Response (A List score for 2021 submission) |
| Emissions — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | 2021 Reference/Response: Designing Our Sustainable Future |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Our Sustainability Goals Designing Our Sustainable Future |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Our Sustainability Goals Designing Our Sustainable Future |
| Disclosure Number: 305-1 | Description: Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions | 2021 Reference/Response:
Designing Our Sustainable Future Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures CDP Climate Questionnaire Response (A- score for 2020 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 305-2 | Description: Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions | 2021 Reference/Response:
Designing Our Sustainable Future Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures CDP Climate Questionnaire Response (A- score for 2020 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 305-3 | Description: Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions | 2021 Reference/Response:
Designing Our Sustainable Future Appendix / Assurance Statement CDP Climate Questionnaire Response (A- score for 2020 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 305-4 | Description: GHG emissions intensity | 2021 Reference/Response:
Designing Our Sustainable Future CDP Climate Questionnaire Response (A- score for 2020 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 305-5 | Description: Reduction of GHG emissions | 2021 Reference/Response:
Designing Our Sustainable Future Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures CDP Climate Questionnaire Response (A- score for 2020 submission) |
| Disclosure Number: 305-7 | Description: Nitrogen oxides (NOX), sulfur oxides (SOX), and other significant air emissions | 2021 Reference/Response: Appendix / SASB Disclosures |
| Waste — 2020 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | 2021 Reference/Response: Designing Our Sustainable Future |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Our Sustainability Goals Designing Our Sustainable Future |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Our Sustainability Goals Designing Our Sustainable Future |
| Disclosure Number: 306-1 | Description: Waste generation and significant waste-related impacts | 2021 Reference/Response:
Designing Our Sustainable Future Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures |
| Disclosure Number: 306-2 | Description: Management of significant waste-related impacts | 2021 Reference/Response:
Designing Our Sustainable Future Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures |
| Disclosure Number: 306-3 | Description: Waste generated | 2021 Reference/Response:
Designing Our Sustainable Future Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures |
| Disclosure Number: 306-4 | Description: Waste diverted from disposal | 2021 Reference/Response:
Designing Our Sustainable Future Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures |
| Disclosure Number: 306-5 | Description: Waste directed to disposal | 2021 Reference/Response:
Designing Our Sustainable Future Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures |
| Environmental Compliance — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | 2021 Reference/Response:
Designing Our Sustainable Future EMS Policy & Commitments |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Our Sustainability Goals Designing Our Sustainable Future EMS Policy & Commitments |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Our Sustainability Goals Designing Our Sustainable Future EMS Policy & Commitments |
| Disclosure Number: 307-1 | Description: Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations | 2021 Reference/Response: 2021 10-K page 30-31 |
| GRI 400: Social | Powering Our People & Cultivating Strong Communities | |
| Occupational Health and Safety — 2018 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | 2021 Reference/Response: Achieving Our Safety Goals |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Our Sustainability Goals Achieving Our Safety Goals |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Our Sustainability Goals Achieving Our Safety Goals |
| Disclosure Number: 403-1 | Description: Occupational health and safety management system | 2021 Reference/Response: Achieving Our Safety Goals |
| Disclosure Number: 403-2 | Description: Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation | 2021 Reference/Response: Achieving Our Safety Goals |
| Disclosure Number: 403-3 | Description: Occupational health services | 2021 Reference/Response:
Achieving Our Safety Goals Employee Training & Development Enhancing Employee Health & Wellness |
| Disclosure Number: 403-4 | Description: Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety | 2021 Reference/Response:
Achieving Our Safety Goals Employee Training & Development Enhancing Employee Health & Wellness |
| Disclosure Number: 403-5 | Description: Worker training on occupational health and safety | 2021 Reference/Response:
Achieving Our Safety Goals Employee Training & Development Enhancing Employee Health & Wellness |
| Disclosure Number: 403-6 | Description: Promotion of worker health | 2021 Reference/Response:
Achieving Our Safety Goals Employee Training & Development Enhancing Employee Health & Wellness |
| Disclosure Number: 403-7 | Description: Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships | 2021 Reference/Response: Achieving Our Safety Goals |
| Disclosure Number: 403-9 | Description: Work-related injuries | 2021 Reference/Response:
Achieving Our Safety Goals Appendix / Assurance Statement Appendix / SASB Disclosures |
| Training and Education | ||
| Disclosure Number: 404-1 | Description: Average hours of training per year per employee | 2021 Reference/Response:
Employee Training & Development At a minimum, our employee training and development programs administer in the range of 8-10 hours per employee per year. |
| Disclosure Number: 404-2 | Description: Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs | 2021 Reference/Response: Employee Training & Development |
| Disclosure Number: 404-3 | Description: Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews | 2021 Reference/Response:
Employee Training & Development All employees receive regular performance and career development reviews. |
| Diversity and Equal Opportunity — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | 2021 Reference/Response: Fostering Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Our Sustainability Goals Fostering Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Our Sustainability Goals Fostering Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion |
| Disclosure Number: 405-1 | Description: Diversity of governance bodies and employees | 2021 Reference/Response: Fostering Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion |
| Non-Discrimination — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | 2021 Reference/Response: Fostering Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Our Sustainability Goals Fostering Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Our Sustainability Goals Fostering Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion |
| Disclosure Number: 406-1 | Description: Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken | 2021 Reference/Response:
Fostering Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion The Company does not tolerate any form of discrimination, has a non-discrimination policy that is acknowledged by all employees and comprehensively investigates and addresses any concerns raised. Code of Conduct page 8-9 |
| Human Rights Assessment — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | 2021 Reference/Response: Code of Conduct page 32-33 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | 2021 Reference/Response: Code of Conduct page 32-33 |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | 2021 Reference/Response: Code of Conduct page 32-33 |
| Disclosure Number: 412-1 | Description: Operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or impact assessments | 2021 Reference/Response:
Building on Integrity and Respect Schnitzer operates in fully developed economies, in urban environments across the United States, including Puerto Rico, and western Canada — all of which have common arrangements for the protection of people at large. None of our workforce can be characterized as vulnerable as a group. However, issues of unconscious biases, including bullying and intimidation may arise, and are addressed in our Code of Conduct, Human Rights policy, and other Company policies, which include the rights to independent representation, independent internal hearing (separated from direct line management reporting) and whistle-blower provisions. |
| Disclosure Number: 412-2 | Description: Employee training on human rights policies or procedures | 2021 Reference/Response:
Building on Integrity and Respect All employees receive training on our Code of Conduct upon joining the Company. All Schnitzer employees, both union and non-union, participate in annual training on our Company’s core values, which includes instruction on our Code of Conduct and ethical behavior. |
| Local Communities — 2016 Standards | ||
| Disclosure Number: 103-1 | Description: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary | 2021 Reference/Response: Cultivating Community |
| Disclosure Number: 103-2 | Description: The management approach and its components | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Our Sustainability Goals Cultivating Community |
| Disclosure Number: 103-3 | Description: Evaluation of the management approach | 2021 Reference/Response:
Materiality Assessment Our Sustainability Goals Cultivating Community |
| Disclosure Number: 413-1 | Description: Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs | 2021 Reference/Response: Cultivating Community |
| Public Policy | ||
| Disclosure Number: 415-1 | Description: Political contributions | 2021 Reference/Response: Cultivating Community |