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Corporate Responsibility & Ethics

We hold ourselves accountable at every level, embracing environmental, social, and ethical responsibility to our employees, those we do business with and the communities in which we operate.
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Our aspirations are ambitious but achievable. By striving to reduce water use, lower emissions, design energy-efficient products, minimize waste and more – Hyster-Yale is driving a more sustainable supply chain.

20%
Less water consumption
30%
Reduction in VOC & carbon emissions
30%
Decrease is hazardous waste
Zero
Injury rate & waste to landfill

Corporate Responsibility Report

We meet corporate sustainability head-on with some of the industry’s most proactive programs and goals. Published biyearly, our Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) highlights this commitment and continued progress.

EcoVadis Sustainability Rating

Each year our lift truck business, Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, assesses and reports environmental, social and governance performance (ESG) though EcoVadis, a global leader in businesses sustainability. In 2025, the business earned the EcoVadis Bronze Medal.

Ethics & Compliance

It is critically important for us to uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance in all aspects of our operations. Our dedication to integrity, transparency and accountability is reflected in our comprehensive statements, reports, policies and more.
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Code of Corporate Conduct

Our actions and decisions are guided by an unwavering commitment to integrity, respect and accountability. Our Code of Corporate Conduct guides us to uphold the highest ethical standards across the organization.