Westport Fuel Systems Releases 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report
August 29 2022 - 05:00PM
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Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (“
Westport” or the
“
Company”) (TSX: WPRT / Nasdaq: WPRT) announces
the release of its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance
(“
ESG”) Report outlining the company's
accomplishments within its core ESG topics of carbon footprint,
operational health and safety, diversity, equity and inclusion,
responsible sourcing, human rights, and ESG governance.
At Westport, sustainability is a core principle
driving business strategy while keeping the focus on ESG-related
risks and opportunities that determine long-term success. The
Company has strengthened its governance practices and management
processes, advanced stakeholder engagement, and is working towards
strengthening supply chain resilience and due diligence to
positively impact its global customers.
“We are pleased to share our 2021 ESG Report as
part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and environmental
leadership as a supplier of gaseous fuel systems dedicated to
driving cleaner performance,” said David M. Johnson, Chief
Executive Officer of Westport Fuel Systems. “Strong ESG practices
continue to be the fabric of our business and are embedded in our
decision-making process. We are committed to the decarbonization of
transportation as we continue to develop our HPDI hydrogen fuel
system, creating a path to carbon neutrality by way of less
emissions, and less costs.”
Westport’s ESG strategy was approved by the
Board in early 2021 and is focused on taking concrete steps to
ensure that the way the Company does business has positive impacts
throughout the value chain. Since this strategy was adopted, the
Company has already seen progress, including:
- Forming a 10-member ESG Steering
Committee, led by the CEO, to oversee core programs and targets,
integrating ESG into the company’s goals and processes.
- Achieving 44% female representation
at the Board level, well above the 30% target.
- Decreasing total reportable
injuries by 50% while increasing employee count by 35%.
- Further advancing Westport’s HPDI
(High Pressure Direct Injection) technology, with either biomethane
or hydrogen, delivering industry-leading CO2 reductions for
long-haul road freight.
Westport supports a viable pathway towards net
zero greenhouse gas emissions through our decades-long record of
accomplishment of innovation and specialized engineering
capabilities, market-ready products, and global customer base. Our
commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship
is ingrained in our corporate strategy and demonstrated through all
business decisions.
The ESG report is available for download at
www.wfsinc.com/sustainability and we welcome your feedback or
inquiries to sustainability@wfsinc.com.
About Westport Fuel Systems
At Westport Fuel Systems, we are driving
innovation to power a cleaner tomorrow. We are a leading supplier
of advanced fuel delivery components and systems for clean,
low-carbon fuels such as natural gas, renewable natural gas,
propane, and hydrogen to the global automotive industry. Our
technology delivers the performance and fuel efficiency required by
transportation applications and the environmental benefits that
address climate change and urban air quality challenges.
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with operations in Europe,
Asia, North America, and South America, we serve our customers in
more than 70 countries with leading global transportation brands.
At Westport Fuel Systems, we think ahead. For more information,
visit www.wfsinc.com.
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