Firm Profile

Citizenship

Clayton, Dubilier & Rice is committed to driving sustainability and improving environmental and social actions of its portfolio companies while enhancing financial performance. We strive to promote best-in-class corporate citizenship practices by:

• Engaging with a range of stakeholders on key issues and challenges;
• Endeavoring to make our companies great places to work and the communities they operate in great places to live;
• Protecting our planet through environmentally responsible activities; and
• Enabling sustainable economic growth by building better businesses.

CD&R aims to encourage companies in which it invests to take responsibility for the environmental and social impact of their business operations reflecting the Firm’s belief that the observance of sound environmental and social strategies is essential for building strong brands and safeguarding reputation, which in turn is vital for long-term success. We believe that there can be a strong, positive correlation between financial performance and corporate, social and environmental responsibility.

Our portfolio companies share a strong commitment to citizenship manifested in numerous ways as illustrated in the following examples:

• At Atkore International, we are committed to corporate and social responsibility for the environment, the communities in which we live and work as well as our valued employees. Our zero harm philosophy focuses on producing the highest quality products for our customers without detriment to the people who create, use and deliver our products, as well as to the environment where those products are made. We strive to reduce waste and emissions through the use of cleaner technologies and the safer use of chemicals, as well as to implement energy and natural resource conservation, pollution prevention and recycling practices. As a global corporate citizen, Atkore supports organizations and programs that improve our local communities through volunteer programs, charitable contributions and business partnerships. Guided by our core values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, accountability and respect -- we promote a workplace that fosters the development of diverse and inclusive teams of employees resulting in the betterment of both individuals as well as the company as a whole.
• Culligan is dedicated to helping their customers live greener lives through drinking water systems that reduce the carbon footprint and water treatment systems that reduce the use of chemicals and cleaning agents in the home. Culligan has a strong social commitment to providing their expertise and compassion to those in need. They recently donated over 250,000 bottles of drinking water to Haiti earthquake victims and installed 3 industrial size state-of-the-art drinking water systems which are now providing clean water to three separate communities in that country. Culligan’s employees share in this social responsibility and recently donated over 300 clothing items to The Chicago Bears/Jewel-Osco Annual Coat Drive. To learn more, visit Culligan and Social Responsibility.
• Diversey is in business to provide a cleaner, healthier future for the world. Its commitment to social responsibility begins with the company’s corporate purpose to protect lives, preserve the earth and transform its industry. Living this purpose is deeply embedded throughout the business, spanning six pillars - operations, customers, communities, workforce, partners and governance. As one of only 23 companies worldwide accepted into Climate Savers, the greenhouse gas reduction program of the World Wildlife Fund, Diversey has vowed to cut its carbon dioxide emissions by 25 percent by 2013. Diversey is a charter sponsor of the Global Water Roundtable, an international consortium focused on addressing standards for water conservation, water stress, river pollution and declines in freshwater wildlife species. Diversey is also deeply committed to improving the communities in which it does business. Its Global Children’s Initiative teams the passion and creativity of employees with the needs of the world’s children. Diversey employees adopt schools in impoverished communities and contribute time, supplies and expertise tailored to local needs. This spirit is captured in Diversey’s guiding principles called “The Diversey Way,” which proceeds from the belief that to be sustainable, an enterprise has to have a clear sense of itself and what it values.
• Exova a leading provider of laboratory-based testing and related advisory services, operating from 111 laboratories in 24 countries worldwide. From aerospace to automotives, food to pharmaceuticals, plastic to polymers, it’s hard to think of something the company hasn’t tested, calibrated or certified to make the world a better and safer place. Exova takes corporate responsibility seriously and is committed to meeting the differing needs of its stakeholders. The company’s business model is structured to add value to the communities in which it operates, by providing technically demanding testing for a broad range of products and processes to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards imposed by customers, accreditation bodies and regulatory authorities, and to embrace sustainable development and mitigate the impact on the natural environmental by reducing waste, emissions, carbon footprint and consumption of water and supplies.
• HD Supply is dedicated to being a responsible corporate citizen in all aspects of business. HD Supply’s social responsibility efforts are focused on four key areas: its associates, its communities, the environment and its business partners. In 2008, the ideallygreen℠ initiative was launched by several of HD Supply’s lines of business to help customers select environmentally preferable products and implement more sustainable practices. The initiative also has an internal component that encourages the company’s associates to be involved in improving processes to make HD Supply a greener company.
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability are important issues for The Hertz Corporation and its employees, customers and key stakeholders. Hertz is the only rental car company to have had its CEO endorse the “CEO Climate Policy Recommendations to G8 Leaders.” Hertz continues to offer fuel efficient and environmentally friendly vehicles though The Green Collection and was the first car rental company to launch an electric vehicle rental in the United States in December 2010. Hertz recently launched “Connect by Hertz,” a global car sharing program which aims to provide a convenient, lower-emission alternative to car ownership. To learn more about Hertz efforts, read Green Initiatives at the Hertz Corporation.
• NCI and its affiliated companies strive to support the communities where they operate by respecting the land and providing safe and healthy work environments. NCI manufactures products of the highest quality and is dedicated to the advancement of research and development within the field of metal construction, especially energy efficiency and the wellbeing of building occupants. As an active member of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), NCI is a leader in addressing the growing demand for green building by educating employees and customers alike about the benefits of building and living with sustainability in mind. Numerous NCI products promote increased energy efficiency, long-term durability, and reduced landfill waste. Ideally suited for alternative energy sources like photovoltaic solar panels and solar water heaters, NCI products help building owners gain ground towards a net zero structure that is as visually pleasing as it is energy efficient.
• At Rexel, corporate responsibility takes the form of five commitments: 1) accelerating the distribution of environmentally-friendly products and solutions, 2) limiting our environmental footprint (read Rexel’s Charter for the environment), 3) enabling sustainable economic growth, 4) promoting employees’ personal development, and 5) working to help local communities where Rexel does business.
• For the past 14 years SallyCares has been able to touch the lives of thousands of women in need. SallyCares has spearheaded an effort contributing more than $2 million to fund breast cancer research at the City of Hope. And for the time period of April 2011-May 2012, Sally Beauty Holdings has committed to raise $100,000 for Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. The SallyCares Anniversary Fund has donated over $250,000 to women’s and children shelters. In addition, Sally Beauty has partnered with the National Cosmetology Association to provide $1000 scholarships to 10 applicants each year for the past 19 years.
• ServiceMaster is committed to delivering more environmentally responsible products and services, supporting organizations and programs that improve our communities, and striving for a safe, diverse and creative workplace. To learn more about ServiceMaster’s corporate social responsibility efforts, download a copy of the 2010 Corporate Social Responsibility Report.
• Univar’s commitment to responsible distribution, sustainability, and making a positive difference in the world is the direct reflection of our core values, backed by defined policies and daily action. Univar is dedicated to reducing our environmental impact and carbon footprint, ensuring the safety of our employees and neighbors, and helping to grow our supplier and customer businesses by providing them with sustainable solutions. To learn more, read Our Commitment To Sustainability.
• US Foods’ Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program is a companywide initiative focused on reducing environmental impact, offering sustainable products and building stronger communities. The company is active in a number of government programs, such as EPA SmartWay, to help reduce its carbon footprint, and continually seeks out sustainable products, including Marine Stewardship Council certified seafood, for customers. US Foods is also committed to strengthening the communities where employees live and work by partnering with Feeding America™, and donating to American Red Cross relief efforts throughout America and the world.

Clayton Dubilier & Rice’s Environmental and Social Responsibility Policy