Environmental
Sustainability
We’re committed to protecting our environment in ways such as investing in sustainable farming and renewable energy, recycling, and reducing waste and water use. We track our progress on our long-term targets and programs that help us address our overall environmental impact.
Reduced our carbon footprint
37.8% per square foot5,6
since our 2010 baseline through actions that include installing LED lights, occupancy sensors and new fan units and solar panels
Reduced our water usage by
2.2M gallons6
in 2021 from prior year through low building occupancy and installing low-flow bathroom fixtures
Increased our landfill diversion
50.1% in 20216
through low building occupancy and actions that include recycling 100% of electronics
Our waste was reduced by
919 tons6
in 2021 through the effects of a hybrid workplace and more associates working from home
Invested
$173M in 2021
in renewable energy
IN 2021 Printed
7.89M
fewer pages than prior year and 175 million fewer pages than in 2012
Invested
$375M in 2021
in green bonds which support activities to promote climate risk mitigation or adaption, or other environmental sustainability purposes
5 Based on Scope 1 & 2 emissions
6 Represents reporting period October 2020 - September 2021
New Scottsdale location embraces sustainable design
Nationwide’s new offices at Cavasson in Scottsdale, Arizona incorporates environmentally friendly design principles including LEED certified, solar power, high efficiency glass, occupancy sensors and LED lighting, water-efficient fixtures, electric car chargers, and sustainable materials such as 100% carbon neutral flooring.