Environment and environmental responsibility are integral to how we innovate and operate. We are reducing our footprint while helping our customers transition to cleaner, more efficient technologies.
“ESG is embedded in how we operate: From the solutions we engineer to the way we support our people and communities. We’re building a resilient, responsible business that delivers long-term value for all our stakeholders.”
— David Dunbar, President & CEO
*Figures updated under the Lumina™ methodology. They may differ from previously published data due to the entry of recent acquisitions in the reporting perimeter, which may also limit the comparability of historical KPIs. FY2025 data has been reviewed by Internal Audit.
A snapshot of our progress across environment, safety, and governance.
A diversified corporation committed to creating value across multiple sectors, solving for innovative solutions that improve lives and drive sustainable growth.
Our operations have a limited water footprint, with primary uses in equipment cooling, surface treatment, and sanitary applications. We operate predominantly in low water-stress regions with no significant pollutant discharges. We are harmonizing measurement practices across sites to improve efficiency in cooling and cleaning processes.
FY25 Total Water Consumption: 183,780
Change in Water Intensity vs. FY22 Baseline: 16%
We reduce waste through higher recycling rates (particularly for metals) improved waste segregation, and responsible handling of hazardous materials. Circularity initiatives include take-back programs and material loops designed to lower material intensity. We report no incidents involving hazardous materials.
Standex views Clean Tech as a key driver of innovation and long-term value. Approximately 20% of annual CAPEX and 10% of R&D supports Clean Tech projects. Our technologies serve markets including renewable energy, smart grid and electrification, e-mobility, and precision systems that improve operational efficiency.
Annual CAPEX Dedicated to Clean Tech: ~20%
R&D Dedicated to Clean Tech: ~10%
We maintain high standards of integrity, ethics, and sustainability across our supply chain through our Supplier Code of Conduct, Conflict Minerals Program, and Responsible Sourcing Council. We have not identified any country- or sector-specific risks such as conflict minerals or forced labor zones.
