Earth Day 2025: How ESG Reporting Supports Sustainability Goals

As the world recognizes Earth Day 2025 under the theme "Our Power, Our Planet," the call for collective action has never been louder. This year's focus on tripling global renewable electricity generation by 2030 underscores the growing pressure for companies to take responsibility for their environmental impact. At the center of this movement is ESG reporting - a structured way for organizations to measure and communicate their efforts in environmental, social, and governance practices.

Why ESG Reporting Matters

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting allows companies to track their progress on sustainability goals, identify risks and opportunities, and increase transparency with stakeholders. One of the most important components of ESG reporting is accounting for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which are categorized into Scope 1, 2, and 3emissions:

• Scope 1 - Direct emissions from sources an organization owns or controls, such as fleet vehicles or equipment.
• Scope 2 - Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heating, or cooling
• Scope 3 - All other indirect emissions in the value chain, including supplier activity and customer product use.

Understanding these emissions helps companies identify where they can cut their carbon footprint and align with climate goals.

Mansfield's Role in Supporting ESG Efforts

Mansfield is committed to helping customers lower their emissions and simplify their ESG reporting journey. Through a broad portfolio of sustainable products and expert services, Mansfield provides practical tools to make measurable progress:

• Renewable Fuels - Cleaner alternatives to petroleum-based fuels - such as Renewable Diesel and Biodiesel- help reduce Scope 1 emissions.
• Sustainable Lubricants - Products like Evolvelubricants are designed to reduce environmental impact while maintaining high performance.
• Emissions Reporting - Mansfield offers customers the tools and expertise to develop their own emissions reports, helping them track and benchmark progress over time.

Mansfield has also released its own Sustainability Report,showcasing the company's internal initiatives to reduce emissions and improve environmental performance. The report reflects a commitment not just to operational excellence, but to being a partner in climate action.

The Value of Reporting Emissions

Creating an accurate and transparent GHG emissions report is more than a compliance exercise-it's a strategic advantage. Key benefits include:

• Strengthening Credibility - Transparent reporting builds trust with investors, customers, and regulators.
• Benchmarking and Goal Setting - Emissions data helps organizations track progress against internal targets and peers.
• Risk Management - ESG data can reveal vulnerabilities and highlight opportunities to build resilience.
• Regulatory Readiness - With climate-related disclosure rules becoming more common, reporting now puts companies ahead of evolving mandates.

As new regulations take shape, businesses that already report Scope 1 and 2 emissions are better positioned to adapt. While Scope 3 disclosures are not yet mandatory for all, many stakeholders increasingly expect this information to be included for a full picture of climate impact.

Building a Better Future, Together

On this Earth Day, as the world rallies around the need to expand renewable energy and cut emissions, Mansfield is proud to stand with customers and partners committed to sustainability leadership. Whether by switching to renewable fuels or taking the first step in ESG reporting, every action matters.

Mansfield's team of sustainability experts can ease this complexity with our corporate carbon accounting solutions. We help businesses streamline their reporting processes, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and provide transparent, accurate data.

This Earth Day, let's turn data into action and reporting into results.