Building a sustainable business
We have a responsibility to our leaders, customers and to help build a better world.
Our leaders enhance safety, respect the environment, help build communities and solve problems. We also invest in what matters recognizing the value of community since 1926.
We are committed to understanding how we can continue to build a business sustainable business, guided by the ongoing development of our sustainability strategy. Our sustainability strategy priorities include Leadership, Safety, Environment, Inclusion, and Governance. These will guide our efforts and inform how we track our progress toward our ambitions, all of which are fortified by strong leadership and our purpose of Building Great Leaders®.
We believe that our enduring purpose, Building Great Leaders®, is our greatest competitive advantage and what makes us an industry leader. We also hold Our Central Premise at the forefront of what we do; We recognize that our success happens only when our Branches and Field Leaders are successful. All of our people are foundational to creating value.
Leadership
- We believe everyone at APi is a leader, regardless of their role, and we are committed to Building Great Leaders across our organization.
- We are enriching and progressing this by investing in each other.
- We will leave a positive impact by showing leadership through involvement and engagement in the communities we serve.
- We believe that Leadership is foundational to everything we do at APi, and that it supports each of our other sustainability priorities.
Safety
- The safety, health, and well-being of our leaders is critical for us and our number one value, and we aspire to a zero-incident/zero-accident working environment.
- We ensure we maintain high standards of safety through our safe starts and safe actions.
- The high standards that we set ourselves also apply to the safety and well-being of our customers.
Environment
- We are committed to improving energy efficiency to generate savings and reduce emissions both for our organization and for our customers.
- We believe in sustainably managing the use of resources and are seeking ways in which to constantly innovate and improve our operations.
- We are committed to understanding our opportunities and impacts amidst a global decarbonizing economy.
Inclusion
- We are dedicated to building a better, more inclusive business and have pledged to foster and embrace three commitments:
- Celebrate diversity in all forms across our organization
- Enhance fairness by providing tools, resources, and support to ensure every team member can grow, thrive, and belong.
- Increase inclusivity by making decision-making more participatory, managing resources wisely, and leading effectively.
- We strive to make our leaders feel safe in any environment in which they work