Report Outlines Progress and Initiatives to
Support Environmental, Social, and Governance Commitments
Download the report here
BrightView (NYSE: BV), the leading commercial landscaping
services company in the United States, today published its 2023 ESG
Report, highlighting progress toward achieving its environmental
stewardship, social responsibility, and corporate governance (ESG)
goals and commitments. The report is available on the BrightView
ESG website.
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“Reflecting on fiscal year 2022, I am extremely proud of our
team’s progress amid an increasingly challenging and dynamic
environment. We’ve taken important steps on our journey to becoming
carbon neutral by 2035, building a diverse and engaged workforce,
and continuing to operate with integrity,” said Andrew Masterman,
BrightView President and Chief Executive Officer. “Supporting our
team members, inspiring communities, and nurturing landscapes is at
the heart of what we do every day at BrightView. I believe our
purposeful ESG strategy positions us for continued success, while
supporting our clients’ sustainability objectives.”
To further inform and focus the Company’s ESG strategy,
BrightView commissioned a materiality assessment to identify ESG
topics of the greatest importance to its customers, vendors, team
members, and investors. Moving forward, the Company plans to use
the study’s insights to proactively engage with all stakeholder
groups.
“As a company dedicated to designing, developing, and
maintaining the best landscapes on Earth, prioritizing sustainable
solutions is core to who we are. We’re invested not only in making
a difference in the communities where we work, live and play, but
also in promoting a healthy planet,” said Masterman.
Highlights from the 2023 ESG
Report
Environmental
- Deployed ~1,000 battery powered, zero-emission handheld
equipment units
- Converted ~400 vehicles to hybrid or electric
- Partnered with Arbor Day Foundation to plant nearly 300,000
trees
Social
- Conducted BrightView’s first team member engagement survey
- Continued to diversify our workforce by increasing the
percentage of women and Hispanic/Latino team members in managerial
roles
- Sustained a total recordable injury rate below the landscaping
services’ industry average
Governance
- BrightView’s Board maintains oversight of societal and other
matters affecting the Company’s stakeholders and the environments
in which we operate
- Seven of eight Board members remain independent, with the
average tenure of directors under five years
- Continued to use E-Verify to confirm the identity and
employment eligibility of newly hired team members
About BrightView
BrightView (NYSE: BV), the nation’s largest commercial
landscaper, proudly designs, creates, and maintains the best
landscapes on Earth and provides the most efficient and
comprehensive snow and ice removal services. With a dependable
service commitment, BrightView brings brilliant landscapes to life
at premier properties across the United States, including business
parks and corporate offices, homeowners' associations, healthcare
facilities, educational institutions, retail centers, resorts and
theme parks, municipalities, golf courses, and sports venues.
BrightView also serves as the Official Field Consultant to Major
League Baseball. Through industry-leading best practices and
sustainable solutions, BrightView is invested in taking care of our
team members, engaging our clients, inspiring our communities, and
preserving our planet. Visit www.BrightView.com and connect with us
on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release, as well as the ESG report referenced herein,
contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the
federal securities laws. All statements, other than statements of
historical facts, including statements relating to BrightView’s
goals and commitments in its ESG framework, plans made with respect
thereto, and any expectations relating to ESG matters are
forward-looking statements. The words such as “outlook,”
“guidance,” “projects,” “continues,” “goals,” “believes,”
“expects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “intends,” “plans,”
“estimates,” or “anticipates,” or the negative version of these
words or similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking
statements contain these identifying words. By their nature,
forward-looking statements: speak only as of the date they are
made; are not statements of historical fact or guarantees of future
performance; and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions,
or changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict or
quantify. Our expectations, beliefs, and projections are expressed
in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them.
However, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations,
goals, beliefs and projections will result or be achieved and
actual results may vary materially from what is expressed in or
indicated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those projected
include, but are not limited to: the Company’s inability to meet
ESG goals in projected timeframes, or at all; the inability to
satisfactorily meet evolving standards, regulations and disclosure
requirements related to ESG; and changes in laws or regulations.
Additional factors that could cause our results to differ
materially from those described in the forward-looking statements
can be found under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended September 30, 2022 as such factors may be updated
from time to time in our periodic filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, which are accessible on the SEC’s website at
www.sec.gov. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors
that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially
from those indicated in these statements. These factors should not
be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with
the other cautionary statements that are included in this release
and in our filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement made
in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it was
made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or review any
forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information,
future developments or otherwise, except as required by law.
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David Freireich, VP of Communications & Public Affairs
David.Freireich@BrightView.com 484-567-7244
Faten Freiha, VP of Investor Relations
Faten.Freiha@BrightView.com 484-567-7148
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