In preparing its report, Clorox used the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G3.1 Guidelines, which provide a recommended framework and indicators for reporting. Clorox is reporting at a GRI-checked application level of “B+,” which reflects the number of disclosures the company has included in its report and its third-party review of certain key non-financial information.
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Notes:
[1] The Towers Watson global fast-moving consumer goods norm is based on responses from more than 161,000 employees from 61 global organizations, as well as a representative sample of employee data collected through general workforce attitude studies.
[2] Recordable incident rate (RIR) is measured using the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s guidelines. An RIR of 1.0 or less is considered world class.
[3] For the calendar year ended Dec. 31, 2013. All sustainability metrics represent cumulative progress against CY2011 baseline, and percentage is based on net customer sales. A sustainability improvement is defined as either (1) a 5 percent or more reduction in product or packaging materials on a per-consumer-use basis, (2) an environmentally beneficial change to 10 percent or more of packaging material or active ingredients on a per-consumer-use basis, or (3) a 10 percent reduction in required consumption of water or energy during consumer use.
[4] For the calendar year ended Dec. 31, 2013. All sustainability metrics represent cumulative progress against CY2011 baseline.
The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products with approximately 8,200 employees worldwide and fiscal year 2014 sales of $5.6 billion. Clorox markets some of the most trusted and recognized consumer brand names, including its namesake bleach and cleaning products; Pine-Sol® cleaners; Liquid Plumr® clog removers; Poett® home care products; Fresh Step® cat litter; Glad® bags, wraps and containers; Kingsford® charcoal; Hidden Valley® and KC Masterpiece® dressings and sauces; Brita® water-filtration products and Burt’s Bees® natural personal care products. The company also markets brands for professional services, including Clorox Healthcare®, HealthLink®, Aplicare® and Dispatch® infection control products for the healthcare industry. Clorox’s commitment to corporate responsibility includes making a positive difference in its communities. In fiscal year 2014, The Clorox Company and The Clorox Company Foundation contributed more than $16 million in combined cash grants, product donations, cause marketing and employee volunteerism. For more information, visit www.thecloroxcompany.com.
