
Columbus McKinnon Publishes Annual Corporate Sustainability Report, Demonstrating Continued Focus on its Sustainability Strategy
By Columbus McKinnon | Jul 01, 2025
Today, Columbus McKinnon published its fifth annual Corporate Sustainability Report. This year’s report highlights the company’s continued commitment to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and strong governance, which serves as the bedrock for the company’s unwavering dedication to building a more sustainable future for its employees, customers, and communities worldwide.
Key improvements and achievements outlined in this year’s report include:
- Five years of meaningful progress in sustainability and social responsibility, with a strong outlook for continued impact
- Substantial achievements in emissions reduction, including Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions intensity
- Strong progress in recycling and waste reduction initiatives
- Increased impact of the company’s global Green Teams in educating employees and implementing strategies to mitigate our carbon footprint
- Growing emphasis on professional development and employee engagement to support growth strategies
- Proactive preparation for the European Union Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
“In FY25, we made continued strides in our Corporate Sustainability program, demonstrating our commitment to our environmental, social focus, and strong governance processes,” said David Wilson, President and CEO of Columbus McKinnon. “In the year ahead, we will remain focused on making a tangible impact on behalf of our customers and advancing innovation and sustainability initiatives that advance our core business strategy and support the pending acquisition of Kito Crosby.”
For more details on our FY25 sustainability progress and performance, read the full report here or visit https://www.cmco.com/en-us/about-us/esg/. For quick facts about our successes over the past year, check out our Sustainability Fact Sheet.