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Adient's 2024 Sustainability Report: A Commitment to a Sustainable Future

On January 29, 2025, Adient, a renowned leader in the automotive seating sector, released its fiscal year 2024 Sustainability Report, underlining its unwavering commitment to environmental protection, social responsibility, and sound governance practices. CEO Jerome Dorlack emphasized that the report reflects Adient's dedication to excellence in its pursuit of becoming a leading global supplier of automotive seating.

Key Highlights of the Report

Environmental Initiatives

Adient's report showcases several impressive environmental achievements:

• - Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The company has decreased its absolute greenhouse gas emissions by an impressive 38% compared to 2019, with an ambitious target of reducing emissions by 75% by 2030.
• - Renewable Energy Adoption: By September 30, 2024, 29% of Adient's global electricity consumption came from renewable sources, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable energy practices.
• - Water and Deforestation Management: Adient has successfully completed a supply chain mapping project that focuses on key forest commodities and has implemented water management initiatives, realizing a 7% reduction in total water withdrawals year-over-year.
• - Sustainable Operations: The company accomplished over 1,500 improvement projects throughout the fiscal year 2024, leading to extensive annual savings, including a reduction of 7,391 metric tons of CO2 equivalent, 53,669 cubic meters of water, approximately 8.8 million kWh of fuel, 5,308 metric tons of waste, and 62 million kWh of energy.

Social Responsibility Efforts

Adient's commitment to social responsibility is prominently detailed in the report:

• - Employee Well-being: The organization adheres to a health and safety management system certified under the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety standard, with 98% of manufacturing sites being third-party audited and certified.
• - Diversity and Inclusion: Adient recognizes the advantages of a diverse workforce. The company has spent more than $9.6 billion with minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned suppliers since its inception in 2016, fostering inclusion within its supply chain.
• - Community Engagement: Employees participated in numerous outreach projects globally, exemplifying their commitment to community service.

Governance and Compliance

The governance section of the report highlights Adient’s diligence in maintaining ethical practices:

• - Assured Data: The 2024 report features verified metrics for key sustainability areas, including greenhouse gas emissions and water withdrawal, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of the data presented.
• - Ethics and Integrity: A remarkable 99% of Adient’s global salaried workforce complied with the company's ethical policies in FY 2024.
• - Supplier Management: Adient launched a Global Comprehensive Supplier Scorecard to assess supplier performance concerning quality, delivery, and sustainability and established a supplier Center of Excellence to enhance compliance and risk management processes.

Looking Ahead

Stephanie Marianos, Executive Vice President of global IT business services and sustainability, conveyed Adient's ongoing commitment to sustainability, emphasizing that these achievements highlight the company’s ambition to lower its environmental footprint while fostering an inclusive workplace culture. As Adient builds upon this momentum, the company aims to drive further positive changes in future initiatives.

The complete Adient 2024 Sustainability Report is accessible at Adient's Investor Relations Website. This comprehensive report serves as a testament not just to its operational success but also to its strategy for a sustainable future in the automotive industry.

About Adient

Adient is a global leader in automotive seating, employing over 70,000 individuals across 29 countries and operating more than 200 manufacturing plants worldwide. The company specializes in producing and delivering automotive seating solutions for all major OEMs, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to design, engineering, and manufacturing. For further information about Adient and its sustainability initiatives, please visit Adient's Official Website.