Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States: The Toro Company, a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment, has published its Sustainability Impact Report for 2024, highlighting key achievements and progress made towards its strategic priorities of accelerating profitable growth, achieving operational excellence and empowering people. 

The report builds on the company’s long-standing commitment to helping customers enrich the beauty, productivity and sustainability of the land.

“At The Toro Company, sustainability is rooted in how we operate, innovate and position the company for growth,” said Richard Olson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Toro, an Executive Member of the Asian Golf Industry Federation.

“Our 2024 report reflects the collective efforts of our global teams to drive positive impact – through the products we develop, the partnerships we build, and the communities we support. We’re excited to share the progress made this year as we continue to build momentum,” added Olson.

Toro’s global presence brings with it a responsibility to lead with purpose, ensuring that its actions support a more sustainable future for customers, partners and communities around the world.

To further its progress and efforts in corporate responsibility, Toro takes a comprehensive, integrated approach to sustainability centred on three key pillars: Product, People and Process. This framework guides the company’s efforts to create meaningful impact across its global operations. 

Toro’s commitment to product innovation is grounded in a focus on safety, quality and efficiency. Through environmentally conscious design, responsible sourcing and the integration of advanced technologies, Toro develops solutions that address today’s needs while anticipating the challenges of tomorrow.

Notable achievements in fiscal 2024 include: 

• Advanced energy efficiency by providing customers, partners and communities with electric equipment to help reduce their carbon footprint. 
• Launched a nationwide Battery Recycling Programme in collaboration with long-time partner Call2Recycle, enabling the safe collection and responsible recycling of high-energy batteries used to power outdoor tools and equipment. 
• Developed the autonomous Exmark Turf Tracer with XiQ Technology, integrating cloud services, mobile apps and autonomous control software to enable landscape professionals to do more, more efficiently. 
• Strengthened partnership with Singapore’s Sentosa Golf Club, recognised globally as the leading eco-friendly golf facility. Toro’s support includes a full line-up of advanced fairway, rough and greens mowers, battery-powered utility vehicles, and precision irrigation systems to support more efficient and responsible course management. 
• Released HammerHead’s PortaBurst PB30X, the first of its kind versatile machine that allows contractors to replace aging sewer, water and gas lines without causing significant surface disruption or impact to residents and businesses. 
• Hosted The Toro Company Tech Forum to bring together global employees from across the organisation to connect and collaborate on emerging technologies and new product innovation. 
• Leveraged Ditch Witch horizontal directional drill technology to address environmental challenges associated with underground utility installation, preserving natural landscapes and safeguarding surrounding eco-systems. 

For over a century, customers and partners have relied on quality products delivered through Toro’s commitment to operational excellence. By embracing lean principles, Toro works to minimise waste, reduce emissions and optimise resource use throughout the product life cycle.

This focus not only improves efficiency but also prioritises workplace safety, advancing sustainability across the supply chain while reinforcing a legacy of quality.

Notable achievements in fiscal 2024 include: 

• Completed first Double Materiality Assessment to identify environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics with the greatest potential impact on business performance, society, and the environment – helping prioritise sustainability strategy and maximise impact. 
• Delivered significant productivity savings through initiatives targeting energy efficiency, reduced packaging waste, and enhanced ergonomic designs to improve workplace safety and productivity. 
• Broke ground on a new 170,000 square-foot paint facility for Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma, a move that will generate new employment opportunities and create greater operational efficiencies.
• Launched a composting programme at Bloomington headquarters, diverting over 34,000 pounds of organic waste from landfills, transforming it into compost and contributing to long-term waste reduction.
• Invested in the next generation of skilled workers by donating repurposed Ditch Witch drill pipe to local schools and vocational programmes – enabling hands-on training in welding, design and construction.
• Introduced a Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) programme aimed at streamlining waste processes across North American operations, with plans to launch in 2025. The initiative focuses on identifying and managing various waste streams, including liquid, solid, hazardous, non-hazardous, and recyclables. 
• Developed a Production Guide to help operations sites integrate sustainability metrics into leadership assessments and improve efficiency in resource use and workforce management. 

By investing in its people, Toro is building a future-ready workforce equipped to lead in a rapidly evolving world. Through a culture that prioritises professional development, employee engagement, and attracting top talent, Toro empowers individuals to grow, contribute, and thrive. This commitment not only drives innovation across the organisation but also strengthens its impact in the communities it serves.

Notable achievements in fiscal 2024 include: 

• In partnership with iDE, Toro engaged employees in a hands-on immersion trip to Zambia where they collaborated with small-holder farmers – installing drip irrigation, exploring agri-business models, and participating in community-led initiatives to strengthen long-term agricultural resilience. 
• Recognised by Newsweek as one of the World’s Most Trustworthy Companies and Most Trustworthy Companies in America. 
• Launched the Supervisor Excellence Programme, a multi-year initiative focused on enhancing leadership capabilities among plant supervisors and managers. 
• Partnered with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) on a three-year initiative to support workforce development and empower the next generation of parks industry leaders.
• Awarded scholarships to 110 students, investing in the next generation of leaders and promoting academic excellence for employees and their families. 
• Welcomed over 60 interns across 10 US locations, representing students from over 30 colleges and universities. 
• Conducted the Leadership InMotion programme, a three-month learning experience designed to equip employees with critical leadership skills, foster cross-functional connections and deliver real-world impact. 

The full sustainability report can be found at https://www.thetorocompany.com/sustainability/sustainability-commitment