Earlier this week, Winnebago Industries published its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report that details its continued progress across environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) priorities, including third-party data validation to further support the company’s commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and further advancement of the company’s approach to inclusion, diversity, equity, and action.
As per the release, Winnebago Industries was named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies in 2023 by Newsweek magazine, earning external recognition for its ESG leadership.
Of the thousands of U.S. companies that were considered, only 500 were chosen for this prestigious recognition. America’s Most Responsible Companies were selected by analyzing publicly accessible performance indicators that were derived from CSR Reports, Sustainability Reports, and other reports, and the results of an independently conducted survey.
Michael Happe, Winnebago Industries President and CEO, said the company’s corporate responsibility is core to how they do business.
He added that the Winnebago, Grand Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar and Barletta teams are committed to investing in people and our planet for the long term.
The release highlighted that in 2021, Winnebago Industries became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact and the Business Ambition 1.5oC, committing to set science-based targets in pursuit of net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.
The company has set goals to achieve net-zero GHG emissions, zero-waste-to-landfill, and water reduction by 2050. The 2022 report shares significant progress, including an on-target achievement of a 5% reduction of absolute GHG emissions from the calendar-year 2020 baseline, third-party validation of baseline data, and a plan to submit a Science Based Target initiative plan in 2023.
This year, Winnebago also began a pilot partnership to grant camping wishes with the Make-a-Wish Foundation and RV dealer partners. From Colorado to Maine, the first wish kids enjoyed the healing power of togetherness in nature.
“As Winnebago Industries evolves and transforms, we approach our corporate responsibility journey with drive to succeed and a commitment to continuous improvement,” said Stacy Bogart, Winnebago Industries SVP, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Corporate Responsibility. “With bold commitments to people and the planet, and with data to chart our course, we are positioned to accelerate our progress in 2023.”