Committed to reducing our greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity by 30% before 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
As a responsible corporate citizen, Chart’s belief is that financial performance and responsibility for our environment, our employees and the global communities we touch are inextricably linked.
Consequently, in our approach to Corporate Responsibility we focus on six key areas:
(1) Diversity and Inclusion
(2) Ethics
(3) Supply Chain
(4) People and Safety
(5) Environment and Conservation
(6) Community Engagement
ESG is integrally linked to our vision of ‘enabling our customers’ vital processes which advance a more sustainable world’, and is clearly aligned with one of our core values, ‘we do the right thing’. In short, our ESG efforts are a fundamental characteristic of our brand as well as our purpose as an organisation.
Chart is committed to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices. In our day-to-day operation Chart promotes employee awareness of environmental impacts, supports pollution prevention and the use of sustainable resources in our products, services, and activities. The principles set forth in our Environmental and Sustainability Policy include our commitment to sustainable development, compliance with environmental regulations and higher standards for eco-efficiency.
"Chart’s vision is to be the global leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of cryogenic process technologies and equipment for the Nexus of Clean™ - clean power, clean water, clean food and clean industrials, regardless of molecule.” – Jill Evanko, CEO of Chart Industries
• Minimizing the adverse environmental impact of our products, our operations and our supply chain
• Providing a safe working environment, learning opportunities and career growth for all our employees
• Abiding by a code of ethics in all markets so we can be safe in the knowledge that we compete against others solely on our merits
• Striving to communicate and incorporate sustainability initiatives throughout our supply chain; educating, developing and empowering our employees, and thus enabling them to identify and adopt best practices that will enhance sustainability
• Maintaining our financial responsibility to our stockholders and employees while supporting our sustainability initiatives
Chart contributes to many of the United Nations' SDGs, a global blueprint for a more peaceful, prosperous and sustainable future.
ChartWater is making water treatment more efficient, safer and more environmentally sound.
Chart's cryogenic technology is fueling the energy transition through the production, storage and distribution of LNG and hydrogen.
Chart provides productive employment around the world in an environment of freedom, equality, security and dignity.
Many of our products and solutions enable industry to do more and better with less and the same mantra is fundamental to our internal development programmes.
Chart is pursuing many initiatives to reduce our environmental footprint in the short term and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Every individual is encouraged to fulfill their potential and their culture, identity and experience is respected and valued. We understand that the more variety we have in our perspectives, and ideas the more successful we are. We not only take strides to give Chart team members the resources they need to make of their career whatever they dream it, but also ensure they feel good while doing it.
Chart employees have a proud tradition of helping the disadvantaged in their local communities. Through Giving Back the company supports employee engagement through sponsorship and fund matching. All employees are entitled and encouraged to take 1 day additional paid time off to support an initiative that enhances their community.
Our Code of Ethical Business Conduct aims to foster a culture of transparency, support Chart’s values – especially integrity, and create an inclusive and safe workplace. Our Code of Ethical Business Conduct covers policies related to governance, ethics and corporate social responsibility. It is meant to assist our employees with challenging issues in their daily work and support our commitment to conducting business with uncompromising integrity.
Chart seeks to ensure that our business partners share our commitment to acting with integrity. Our product and service suppliers are our critical business partners, and we endeavor to require them to meet our expectations for ethics and compliance with applicable laws. Our Supplier Code of Conduct sets forth these expectations.
Chart's global D&I committee is employee driven and fully supported by our executive leadership. Our efforts are targeted at specific impact areas: • Community involvement • Talent/Hiring/ development • Internal and external communication • Education and training • Broad team involvement • Employee engagement
Our Code of Ethical Business Conduct aims to foster a culture of transparency, support Chart’s values, & create an inclusive & safe workplace. This code assists our employees with challenging issues in their daily work & supports our commitment to conducting business with uncompromising integrity.
Chart is committed to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices. In our day-to-day operation, Chart is committed to promoting employee awareness of environmental impacts and supporting pollution prevention and the use of sustainable resources in our products, services, and activities.
Canton, GA employees in Canton, GA are treated to a delicious BBQ lunch every quarter they work accident-free. Management and team members work hard to keep the lines moving and the sweet tea flowing.
Chart Canton, GA employees helped the local Chamber re-stock their food pantries by participating in the “Leading by Feeding” initiative. Throughout the month the community is encouraged to support organizations, such as Never Alone and Papa’s Pantry, by dropping donations off at various Cherokee County Chamber locations.
Canton, GA employees participated in the Fall Fest organized by the Service League of Cherokee County. Chart made a generous donation for the opportunity to design its very own scarecrow, affectionately named “George”.
The New Prague, MN Wellness Committee partnered with Chart’s benefits providers and local businesses to provide employees with valuable information about health care services in our community.
New Iberia, LA Chart employees got together and arranged a food drive to help those in need over the Thanksgiving holiday. The food drive was a great success and fed many people in and around the New Iberia, Louisiana area.
La Crosse, WI Chart team members have an opportunity to walk with over 6400 men, women, children and survivors for local breast cancer research, programs and services . Chart covers the cost of employees who register to walk and we host a snack and refreshment tent for our team to gather and show support to our community.
New Prague, MN Chart has adopted the 2 mile stretch of Highway 21 that runs along side our New Prague facility. Twice a year our employees partner together to clean the highway and help keep our community looking good.
La Crosse, WI Mother Nature was particularly tough on many communities in our area this past fall and Chart employees stepped up to help. Not only were supplies collected to donate to those in need but many of our employees volunteered their time to clean up residences and businesses after the floods.
New Prague, MN Employees participate in the a bi-annually Red Cross Blood Drive. The bus comes on site and employees are able to donate during their work day. This year was great success and all available slots were filled by our generous employees.
The day after Thanksgiving through December 31st each year over 3,000,000 lights light up Riverside Park in La Crosse, WI to “Feed the hungry of the Coulee Region”. Chart decorated a tree which was on display and volunteered to collect money and food donations for the New Horizons Women’s Shelter.
Earlier this year Chart in Canton, GA partnered with local businesses, law enforcement and public safety to collect coats for kids in foster care. This was our third year, and the biggest one yet.
As part of National Police Week Chart staff in Canton, GA provided lunch for the Sherriff’s Office Traffic Unit Deputies. We thank you for the important work you do in our community.
