Kimball Electronics Releases 2025 Annual Sustainability Report

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JASPER, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kimball Electronics, Inc. (Nasdaq: KE) today announced the release of its 2025 Guiding Principles Report, which includes the company’s annual sustainability disclosures. Themed “Building Tomorrow, Together,” the Report outlines progress on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives and reflects the company’s continued focus on the issues that matter most—where it can make a meaningful and lasting difference for people and the environment, while supporting long-term business success. About the Report Now in its seventh edition, the Report reflects how Kimball Electronics integrates sustainability into every area of its business, guided by its Guiding Principles: Customers, People, Citizenship, and Profits. For the 2025 reporting period, the company structured the Report in accordance with the Amended European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and aligned disclosures with leading global frameworks, including GRI Standards, SASB (EMS & ODM), the UN Sustainable Development Targets (SDGs), the UN Global Compact (UNGC), and the TCFD framework. “Building Tomorrow, Together is more than a theme for this year’s report. It is the way we lead. In 2025 we reaffirmed our commitment to shaping a sustainable future alongside our stakeholders and reinforced a principle that guides our execution: Control what we can control,” said Richard D. Phillips, Chief Executive Officer. “We kept our focus on the elements that make a difference for people and the planet, and we did so with the consistency our stakeholders expect.” Key Highlights Climate Action: Scope 1 and 2 emissions declined 9.3% year over year, advancing the company toward its 1.5°C-aligned target of a 42% absolute reduction by 2030 from a 2024 baseline and supporting its long-term target of net zero by 2050. The company earned an A- Leadership level score in CDP Climate Change. Renewable Energy: Renewable electricity reached 37%, representing a 12% year-over-year increase supported by expanded on-site solar and renewable energy credit procurement. This supports the company’s 2030 target to achieve 100% renewable electricity across all locations. Zero Waste: The company achieved 92% beneficial use of waste, supporting its “zero waste” target. The company also reduced hazardous waste intensity by a 13%...

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