Sustainability

Building an Enduring Business for the Future

At WD-40 Company, we believe creating long-term value starts with making thoughtful, responsible decisions every day. Guided by our purpose and values, we consider environmental, social, and governance priorities across our business to strengthen resilience, support sustainable growth, and create value for stockholders.

Our commitment to stewardship extends beyond the products we make. It shapes the way we operate, make decisions, and create long-term value. We are committed to caring for our people, minimizing our environmental impact, supporting our communities, and operating with integrity and accountability.

We do not view sustainability as a destination, but as an ongoing responsibility. By staying focused on continuous improvement, we create lasting value for stakeholders and help ensure the long-term success of our business.

 


 

Environment

Our Environmental Impact Strategy

Reducing the environmental impact of our business is an important part of how we operate and create long-term value. We are focused on improving the efficiency of our operations, advancing innovation, and working with suppliers who support our environmental objectives. Our aspiration is to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, supported by measurable targets and ongoing efforts across our value chain.

Environmental considerations are integrated into how we evaluate opportunities, develop products, and operate our business. Guided by our Sustainability Committee and supported by cross-functional collaboration among our sustainability, innovation, and R&D teams, we continue to identify opportunities to reduce our impact and improve performance through research, innovation, and continuous improvement.




Social

Putting People First, Creating a Culture of Belonging

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Guided by a shared commitment to our values, we strive to create a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best. We are committed to strengthening our culture of belonging, supporting employee growth and well-being, and fostering an environment built on trust, collaboration, and mutual respect. Beyond our walls, we seek to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work and across our value chain. Through community engagement and a commitment to responsible supply chain practices, we aim to create lasting value for all our stakeholders.

 


 

Governance

Doing Business the Right Way

Doing the right thing has guided WD-40 Company for decades and remains the foundation of how we operate. Guided by our values and supported by strong Board oversight, we are committed to conducting business with integrity, accountability, and transparency.

Responsible business practices are integrated into the way we make decisions, manage risk, engage with stakeholders, and create long-term value. By considering environmental, social, and governance factors as part of our business strategy, we work to strengthen trust, support sustainable growth, and build an enduring business for the future.

Working Toward a Better Future

PILLARS OF OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STRATEGY

 

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Reducing Our GHG Emissions
By 2030, we aim to reduce absolute Green House Gas emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3, targeting a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from our global operations and a 10-20% reduction in Scope 3 emissions. Achieving these targets requires full engagement of key suppliers, lowering the GHG intensity of products and key ingredients through innovation, and rethinking packaging for circularity. We aspire to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Our commitments, targets, and progress are communicated in our publicly available ESG Report.

Safety And Performance
We prioritize end user safety in the development of every product we create. We follow strict internal mandatories that align our product development with the safety of our end users without compromising product effectiveness. Please see the WD-40 Company Chemical and Product Safety Policy which outlines our commitment to health, safety, and compliance.

 

 

Our Repair Handprint
Through our global Repair Challenge, we encourage individuals to contribute to their own carbon handprint through creative repair or repurpose, extending the life of everyday items, or giving them a new life, promoting a culture of maintenance over disposal, and supporting waste reduction. Learn more.

Circular Economy
We support a circular economy by pursuing closed-loop solutions and continuously assessing our packaging. Our focus is to reduce waste by designing for recyclability, promoting recycling, and partnering with suppliers and stakeholders to increase the use of recycled materials in our products.

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Sustainability Lens
We apply our sustainability lens to every product. Grounded in our 3R Framework (Refuse, Reduce, Recycle), the lens helps us evaluate product chemistry (sustainable chemistry guide), product packaging (packaging circularity assessment), and the overall product impact from material creation through to disposal (carbon emissions tool). The lens informs all innovation and the evolution of our existing products—ensuring sustainability is embedded without compromising product effectiveness or performance.

Responsible Resource Management and Sourcing
We are responsible for ensuring our products are manufactured and delivered in accordance with our ethical and professional standards. Our Responsible Sourcing Policy outlines expectations for our suppliers. We are also increasing the use of renewable energy across our offices and facilities and partnering with key suppliers to set GHG emissions targets and collaborate on initiatives to reduce emissions across the value chain.

Our Environmental Impact Strategy In Action



WD-40 SPECIALIST® BIO LUBRICANT

WD-40 Specialist® Bio Lubricant Multi-Use is the first multi-use product in our category certified under the EU Ecolabel lubricant criteria (Decision (EU) 2018/1702). Made with 85% bio-based ingredients, the product meets strict environmental standards of EU Ecolabel while delivering the professional-grade performance end users expect. Its versatile formula enables the product to perform several core functions—penetrating, lubricating, and protecting—and is ideal for home and workshop use, outdoor and garden tools as well as facility and bike maintenance and light industrial applications. Learn more.

 

Policies & Reports