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Sustainability

Tenneco is committed to operating responsibly and sustainably, guided by our purpose to be the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor in the transportation industry. Sustainability is not a side initiative—it’s embedded in how we lead, innovate, and grow. Through continuous improvement of our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management systems, we’re building a more efficient, resilient, and inclusive future for our customers, employees, and communities.

2024 Sustainability Report

The 2024 Tenneco Sustainability Report highlights continued progress in key ESG areas, including an 18% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions intensity and a 23% drop in energy intensity since 2019. The report also outlines improvements in safety, responsible sourcing, and supplier engagement, while reaffirming Tenneco’s commitment to its 2030 sustainability goals through its People, Planet, and Products framework.

View our sustainability report

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2024 By the Numbers

30%
reduction in recordable incident rate compared to the 2019 baseline
23%
reduction in energy consumption compared to the 2019 baseline
18%
reduction in GHG emissions intensity (scope 1 and 2) compared to the 2019 baseline
89%
of manufacturing sites were certified to ISO 14001 Environmental Management System

Tenneco ESG

DRIVING SUSTAINABLE IMPACT

Environment

Minimizing our impact on the planet through operational eco-efficiency and renewable energy sources.

Throughout our operations, we strive to protect our planet and limit environmental impacts as part of our commitment to responsible production. We focus on efficiently managing our energy consumption, emissions, operational waste, and water usage to reduce our environmental footprint.

Related Policies, Statements and Reports

Environmental, Health and Safety Policy Statement

Ontario Toxic Reduction Act Disclosures

Hazardous Incident Ordinance, German Facilities

 

Social

Conducting our business in a manner that prioritizes a best-in-class workforce, supports local communities and fosters long-term business success. 

Tenneco is committed to social responsibility and the protection of human rights in both our own operations and throughout our supply chain.

Our team members are the source of our leadership and the driving force behind our innovation. Their health and safety remains our top priority, and we recognize the risks of operating in manufacturing facilities. We also strive to retain the most skilled talent by continuing to promote their well-being, fostering an inclusive environment and providing opportunities to grow and develop their careers.

Related Policies, Statements and Reports

Global Quality Commitment

Basic Working Conditions (Human Rights) Policy

2022 UK Gender Pay Gap Report

Brazil Transparency and Equality Pay Report

Safety Measures in Gliwice, Poland Facility

Governanace

Our foundation of strong governance and ethics represents our commitment to accountability, integrity, and compliance in our operations.

Our Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing management and ensuring that we serve the long-term interests of our stockholders. We recognize that sound principles of corporate governance are essential in obtaining and retaining trust and respect of internal and external stakeholders. We monitor and improve responsibility along our supply chain to maintain respect for human rights and mitigate environmental impacts from our suppliers. We also protect our systems with enhancements in security to preserve data privacy for our team members and our customers. As we continue to strengthen governance, we collaborate as One Team to achieve alignment across the whole enterprise and incorporate our values throughout our operations.

Policies, Statements, and Reports

Awards and Recognitions

 

Apollo's Inaugural ESG Awards-Excellence in Employee Safety:
We were hongred with the Performance in Responsible Stewardship-Employee Safety Award at Apollo's inaugural
Responsible & Sustainable Portfolio Conference in 2024. The award underscored Tenneco's commitment to providing a safe and secure work environment for all team members.

 

Tenneco earned a silver medal and ranked in the 91th percentile per EcoVadis’ sustainability ratings in 2025.

 

Tenneco was recognized by Nissan as a Sustainability Partner for demonstrating sustainable and socially responsible business practices.

 

Tenneco was recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2022 and 2023.

 

Tenneco earned Cummins Corporate Responsibility Award in North America, for a second year in a row.