Mercury Marine releases 2018 Sustainability Report and video highlighting its commitment to environmental stewardship
Fond du Lac, Wis. — Mercury Marine has released its 2018 Sustainability Report and supporting video highlighting the company’s investment in protecting the environment, preserving energy, manufacturing world-class products, supporting our people and communities and creating a sustainable climate for everyone. The annual report shows that, in each of the major categories of its sustainability initiative, Mercury continues to meet and exceed its aggressive improvement goals.
“We know the marine industry, with its dependency on clean air and water, is a natural priority for sustainability and we want everyone around the marine industry to know it’s a better place because we are here,” said John Pfeifer, Mercury Marine president. “We don’t just want to be a marine propulsion business, we are a socially responsible business that makes communities here, in China, Europe, South America and around the world better; we think that’s important.”
Mercury’s new V-6 and V-8 four-stroke outboard engines are highlighted for having raised the bar in the marine industry relative to sustainability, innovative technology and environmental stewardship. In addition, Mercury employees continue to set new benchmarks for community support around the world in communities in which they live and work and where our products are used. Since its first sustainability report to the community in 2011, Mercury’s sustainability efforts have progressively evolved to the point where the company is pursuing ever more aggressive goals and objectives.
“Sustainability is important as we set out to pursue our goals and be a marine leader,” said John Buelow, Mercury Marine vice president of global operations. “That means doing everything from having a positive impact on the environment, the products we develop and take to market are as clean as they can possibly be, how we operate our operations, and protecting the planet and having a positive impact on everyone we touch.”
“If you go to any of our operations, there’s a lot of energy around what can we do from a sustainability perspective,” said Pfeifer. “From a sustainability standpoint, we have grown and the reason I believe we have grown is because everyone that works here cares about it. It’s important to people.”
The four pillars of Mercury Marine's sustainability initiative are:
Energy: Achieving greater energy efficiency by implementing energy-reducing projects, promoting best practices in energy management and employing new energy technologies.
Environment: Preserving the natural places where customers use Mercury products for work and play; decreasing the use of natural resources through conservation, redeployment and recycling; and returning purified resources to the planet whenever possible.
Product: Minimizing engines' impact on water, land and air — recognizing the need for an unspoiled environment in which to live and enjoy Mercury Marine products.
People: Helping people who relate with Mercury Marine — employees, partners, customers and the communities where Mercury operates — to enjoy happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.
To access the 2018 Sustainability Report and the Sustainability Video, click here.