Adient

Overall approach

2/10
- Overarching commitment on deforestation
  
  0/4
  
  Overall commitment
  
  No overarching deforestation commitment
  
  0/4
  
  Do they have a commitment for other non-Forest 500 commodities, if so which?:
- Signatory to an initiative tackling deforestation
  
  1/1
  
  Signatory
  
  Yes
  
  1/1
  
  "In addition, Adient became a signatory of the United Nations (UN) Global Compact in 2021 and reaffirmed its corporate responsibility to place human rights, labor, the environment and anti-corruption considerations at the top of its business mindset."
  
  Open source document
- Awareness of the value of forests
  
  1/1
  
  Awareness
  
  Yes
  
  1/1
  
  "At Adient, we recognize forests play a vital role in preserving biodiversity, providing habitats for wildlife, mitigating climate change, and supporting human life. We also recognize that the loss of our forests and rainforests through human-driven deforestation harms the health of our global ecosystem."
  
  Open source document
- Deforestation as a business risk
  
  0/1
- High-level management of deforestion
  
  0/1
- Executive compensation linked to deforestation
- Target to reduce emissions from land-use change
  
  0/1
- Reporting on emissions from land-use change
  
  0/1
- Disclosure of conservation activity
- Disclosure of reforestation activity
- Target to reduce emissions in scope 1/2
  
  Reduce emissions
  
  Yes
  
  0/0
  
  What is the target date for the company to achieve their climate target?: 2030
  
  Type of climate target: Other or unclear
  
  Is this target aligned with/verified by SBTi?: Yes
  
  "We are committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. This initiative drives ambitious climate action in the private sector by enabling companies to set sciencebased emissions reduction targets. We have presented our roadmap to SBTi, including the following reduction targets: ˃ 75 percent Scope 1 and 2 emission reduction at our manufacturing plants by 2030 ˃ 35 percent Scope 3 emission reduction by 2030"
  
  Open source document
Commodity score

7/90
- Leather
  
  10/90
  - Commitment Strength
    
    3/17
    - Commitment to protect priority forests
      
      3/9.5
      - Commitment details
        Sustainability commitment/other
        
        1/6
        
        Commitment to protect priority forests
        
        Sustainability commitment/other
        
        1/6
        
        Do they have a deforestation commitment covering animal feed?: No
        
        When was this commitment set?: 2021
        
        "As part of our commitment to understanding how we can reduce our impact on deforestation, we are working with the World Wildlife Fund and Global Canopy as a trusted team of on-the-ground resources while also collaborating with other stakeholders to find potential solutions and alternatives. For the past two years, we have provided data to the CDP regarding our management of timber and leather products. This year is the first year we were able to quantify our purchases of leather in square meters and provide a list of risks and opportunities facing our industry with respect to deforestation." [...] "Virtually all OEMs are working to reduce or eliminate leather content to improve sustainability, increase quality and reduce cost > We are working with customers on leather alternatives, including plant-based and recycled alternatives, and assessing their sustainability impact, trimming characteristics, cost and fit with customer requirements. [...] Although seating surface materials (such as leather) is directed by our customers, Adient is committed to providing sustainable seat solutions demonstrating our commitment to deforestation"
        
        Open source document
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        Yes
        
        2/2
        
        Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        
        Yes
        
        2/2
        
        "As part of our commitment to understanding how we can reduce our impact on deforestation, we are working with the World Wildlife Fund and Global Canopy as a trusted team of on-the-ground resources while also collaborating with other stakeholders to find potential solutions and alternatives. For the past two years, we have provided data to the CDP regarding our management of timber and leather products. This year is the first year we were able to quantify our purchases of leather in square meters and provide a list of risks and opportunities facing our industry with respect to deforestation." [...] "Virtually all OEMs are working to reduce or eliminate leather content to improve sustainability, increase quality and reduce cost > We are working with customers on leather alternatives, including plant-based and recycled alternatives, and assessing their sustainability impact, trimming characteristics, cost and fit with customer requirements. [...] Although seating surface materials (such as leather) is directed by our customers, Adient is committed to providing sustainable seat solutions demonstrating our commitment to deforestation"
        
        Open source document
      - Target date
        Post 2050 or no target date
        
        0/1
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.5
    - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
      
      0/7.5
      - Commitment details
        No traceability commitment
        
        0/4
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        No
        
        0/2
      - Target date
        Post 2050 or no target date
        
        0/1
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.5
  - Associated Human Rights Abuses
    
    4/17
    - Labour rights in the supply chain
      Yes
      
      3/3
      
      Labour rights in the supply chain
      
      Yes
      
      3/3
      
      Details of commitment: ILO; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
      
      Other workers' rights commitments: Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces; Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures
      
      How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
      
      "Suppliers shall treat workers with dignity and respect and: • Comply with internationally recognized human rights and ensure fair labor conditions. • Prohibit the use of forced, bonded, indentured labor or involuntary prison labor. [...] . • Employ workers who are at least 16 years old. Youth (between 16 to 18 years) should enjoy all the benefits of a nurturing workplace such as training and development programs. Workers under the age of 18 should not perform hazardous work and may be restricted from night work with consideration given to educational needs. • Set work hours to comply with local law. Limit a workweek to 60 hours or less, including overtime, except in emergency or unusual situations. [...] Maintain workplaces free of unlawful discrimination and harassment in all of its forms, including that related to color, race, gender, sexual preference, age, pregnancy, caste, disability, union membership, ethnicity, and religious beliefs. [...] Control worker exposure to potential safety hazards (e.g., electrical and other energy sources, fire, heat, vehicles, and fall hazards) through proper design, engineering and administrative controls, preventive maintenance and safe work procedures [...] References: Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Social Accountability International (SAI) and the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), ISO 45001 and ILO Guidelines."
      
      Open source document
    - Inclusion of small-scale farmers
      No
      
      0/2
    - Gender equality in the supply chain
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      1/2
      
      Gender equality in the supply chain
      
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      0.5/2
      
      "Maintain workplaces free of unlawful discrimination and harassment in all of its forms, including that related to color, race, gender, sexual preference, age, pregnancy, caste, disability, union membership, ethnicity, and religious beliefs."
      
      Open source document
    - Commitment to remediation
      No
      
      0/1
    - Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
      No
      
      0/3
    - Commitment to resolve land conflicts
      No
      
      0/3
    - Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
      No
      
      0/3
  - Implementation and Reporting
    
    4/56
    - Reporting volumes against commitments
      No disclosure
      
      1/3
      
      Reporting volumes against commitments
      
      No disclosure
      
      0.5/3
      
      Aident report their total leather volumes purchased in 2021 as "Purchased Leather: 6,528,125 square meters*"
      
      Open source document
    - Reporting is independently verified
      No
      
      0/2
    - Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
      No
      
      0/3
    - Deforestation cut off date
      No
      
      0/2
    - Collaborative actions
      No
      
      0/2
    - Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
      No
      
      0/2
    - Risk assessments for forest risk
      No
      
      0/2
    - Operations assessed to comply with law
      No
      
      0/2
    - Accessible grievance mechanism
      No
      
      0/4
    - Report volumes of commodity
      Reporting total volume
      
      3/3
      
      Report volumes of commodity
      
      Reporting total volume
      
      3/3
      
      Reporting certified/compliant volume: NA
      
      Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: NA
      
      Total volume: 6,528,125 square meters
      
      What is the non-DCF commodity volume sourced from known production areas, and proportion of total supply chain volume this represents?: NA
      
      What product types/sectors is this in?: Automotive
      
      Aident report their total leather volumes purchased in 2021 as "Purchased Leather: 6,528,125 square meters*"
      
      Open source document
    - Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
      No
      
      0/5
    - Compliance of company-owned operations
      No
      
      0/5
    - Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
      No engagement or exclusion
      
      0/2
    - Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
      No disclosure
      
      0/2
- Pulp & Paper
  
  4/90
  - Commitment Strength
    
    0/17
    - Commitment to protect priority forests
      
      0/9.5
      - Commitment details
        No commitment
        
        0/6
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        No
        
        0/2
      - Target date
        Post 2050 or no target date
        
        0/1
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.5
    - Commitment to a traceable supply chain
      
      0/7.5
      - Commitment details
        No traceability commitment
        
        0/4
      - Commitment applies to all regions, suppliers and operation
        No
        
        0/2
      - Target date
        Post 2050 or no target date
        
        0/1
      - Interim target date
        No
        
        0/0.5
  - Associated Human Rights Abuses
    
    4/17
    - Labour rights in the supply chain
      Yes
      
      3/3
      
      Labour rights in the supply chain
      
      Yes
      
      3/3
      
      How far back in the supply chain does this commitment apply?: Tier 1
      
      Details of commitment: ILO; UN Declaration for HR; Discrimination; Forced labour; Child labour; Freedom of association
      
      Other workers' rights commitments: Only work legal working hours; Guaranteed safe and healthy workspaces; Free from abusive practices/undue disciplinary procedures
      
      "Suppliers shall treat workers with dignity and respect and: • Comply with internationally recognized human rights and ensure fair labor conditions. • Prohibit the use of forced, bonded, indentured labor or involuntary prison labor. [...] . • Employ workers who are at least 16 years old. Youth (between 16 to 18 years) should enjoy all the benefits of a nurturing workplace such as training and development programs. Workers under the age of 18 should not perform hazardous work and may be restricted from night work with consideration given to educational needs. • Set work hours to comply with local law. Limit a workweek to 60 hours or less, including overtime, except in emergency or unusual situations. [...] Maintain workplaces free of unlawful discrimination and harassment in all of its forms, including that related to color, race, gender, sexual preference, age, pregnancy, caste, disability, union membership, ethnicity, and religious beliefs. [...] Control worker exposure to potential safety hazards (e.g., electrical and other energy sources, fire, heat, vehicles, and fall hazards) through proper design, engineering and administrative controls, preventive maintenance and safe work procedures [...] References: Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Social Accountability International (SAI) and the Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI), ISO 45001 and ILO Guidelines."
      
      Open source document
    - Inclusion of small-scale farmers
      No
      
      0/2
    - Gender equality in the supply chain
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      1/2
      
      Gender equality in the supply chain
      
      Commitment to address gender related labour rights including discrimination and harassment
      
      0.5/2
      
      "Maintain workplaces free of unlawful discrimination and harassment in all of its forms, including that related to color, race, gender, sexual preference, age, pregnancy, caste, disability, union membership, ethnicity, and religious beliefs."
      
      Open source document
    - Commitment to remediation
      No
      
      0/1
    - Commitment to ensure Free, Prior and Informed Consent
      No
      
      0/3
    - Commitment to resolve land conflicts
      No
      
      0/3
    - Zero-tolerance approach to violence and threats
      No
      
      0/3
  - Implementation and Reporting
    
    0/56
    - Reporting volumes against commitments
      No disclosure
      
      0/3
    - Reporting is independently verified
      No
      
      0/2
    - Suppliers aligned with deforestation commitments across supply chain
      No
      
      0/3
    - Deforestation cut off date
      No
      
      0/2
    - Collaborative actions
      No
      
      0/2
    - Jurisdictional approach focused on sustainable land use
      No
      
      0/2
    - Risk assessments for forest risk
      No
      
      0/2
    - Operations assessed to comply with law
      No
      
      0/2
    - Accessible grievance mechanism
      No
      
      0/4
    - Report volumes of commodity
      No reporting
      
      0/3
      
      Report volumes of commodity
      
      No reporting
      
      0/3
      
      Reporting non-certified/non-compliant volume: NA
      
      Reporting certified/compliant volume: NA
      
      Total volume: 88,808 metric tons
      
      What product types/sectors is this in?: Automotive
      
      Aident report their total timber volumes purchased in 2021 as "Purchased Cardboard: 88,808 metric tons"
      
      Open source document
    - Upstream: Monitor compliance with human rights
      No
      
      0/5
    - Compliance of company-owned operations
      No
      
      0/5
    - Downstream: Publishing supplier lists
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Monitor compliance in supply chain
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Reporting hectares of deforestation
      No
      
      0/4
    - Downstream: Engagement with non-compliant suppliers
      No engagement or exclusion
      
      0/2
    - Downstream: Disclosure of non-compliant suppliers
      No disclosure
      
      0/2
Commitment strength

2/17

Avg. score
Implementation and Reporting

2/56

Avg. score
Associated Human Rights Abuses

4/17

Avg. score

Profile

Adient is a leading manufacturer of automotive seating based in the United States. Adient both manufactures and distributes seating systems to the global auto industry. The company claims that it has almost twice the global market share of its closest competitor. Adient is selected as a powerbroker for leather and paper packaging.

Sector

Industry sector

Auto Parts & Equipment, Paper Packaging

Segments

Manufacturer

United States

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Company type

Collective Commitments

Consumer Goods Forum member

New York Declaration on Forests signatory

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