Gorman Rupp: Gorman Rupp : Sustainability Report (Gorman Rupp ESG Report 2024)

2024 S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y R E P O R T TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from our CEO 3 Company Overview 4 Environmental 5 Energy Conservation 6 Environmental and Waste Management 7 Social 8 Community Outreach 9 Education and Employee Well-being 11 Governance 12 Corporate Governance Highlights 13 Governance Standards 14 SASB 16 2 LETTER FROM OUR CEO At The Gorman-Rupp Company, we hold ourselves to the same service and quality standard that built the foundation for our success back in 1933; one rooted in our values of reliability and performance. Just like our products, we were made to last and endure. Adherence to these values is what has allowed our products to become the industry standard and span to a wide variety of markets, including the municipal, industrial, construction, and agricultural markets, just to name a few. As we expand our scope, we continue to honor tradition while adapting to the needs of the current world and market. Just as our dedication to our values has stood firm over time, so do our business practices. As a company, we understand the importance of minimizing our environmental impact, which is why we have put more focus in areas such as renewable energy, waste prevention, and resource conservation. We continue to participate in voluntary fuel projects and have internally developed methods to recover energy and manage waste. Beyond our personal practices, our products are used to clean waterways and aid wildlife, reflecting our contribution to environmental stewardship. Focus on community is another important topic to our company. At The Gorman-Rupp Company, we care for communites by offering enhanced employee benefits, project resources, and financial support to encourage education. We hold our corporate governance in every area of our business to the highest standards, making commitments to a fair and safe workplace. Led by our environmental and community goals, we aim to build products and a world that will last. Thank you for being part of our journey. Chief Executive Officer 3 COMPANY OVERVIEW More than 90 years ago, The Gorman-Rupp Company was established upon a straightforward philosophy of product quality and pump leadership. Our mission statement is correspondingly simple: "It is our practice to enter a field of pumping service only when able to provide a superior product with better performance." This is the common thread that ties together all 1 1 of the companies that make up today's Gorman-Rupp family. Gorman-Rupp Pumps Group Gorman-Rupp Pumps USA Mansfield, OH www.grpumps.com Gorman-Rupp of Canada Limited St. Thomas, Ontario www.grpumps.ca Gorman-Rupp Africa Proprietary Limited Boksburg, South Africa www.gormanrupp.co.za Gorman-Rupp Europe B.V. Waardenburg The Netherlands www.grpumps.eu Gorman-Rupp Belgium SA Suarlée, Belgium www.grpumps.eu Patterson Pumps Group Patterson Pump Company Toccoa, Georgia www.pattersonpumps.com Patterson Pump Ireland Limited Westmeath Republic of Ireland www.ie.pattersonpumps.com Fill-Rite Group Fill-Rite Company Fort Wayne, Indiana Lenexa, Kansas www.fillrite.com National Pump Company National Pump Company Glendale, Arizona www.nationalpumpcompany.com Custom Pumps Group Gorman-Rupp Industries Bellville, Ohio A GORMAN-RUPP COMPANY www.gripumps.com AMT Pump Company Royersford, Pennsylvania www.amtpump.com Custom Pumps National Pump Gorman-Rupp Fill-Rite Pumps Group Group Patterson Pumps Group 1,400 Global Employees Corporate Headquarters, Gorman-Rupp Pumps USA 4 E N V I R O N M E N TA L The Gorman-Rupp Company understands the importance of reducing our environmental impact. We make improvements through resource conservation and waste prevention initiatives, including but not limited to flammable waste fuel blending, rethinking our packaging processes, and utilizing solar energy. Our aim is to create a sustainable future, one that is built to last. 5 ENERGY CONSERVATION E N V I R O N M E N TA L Certified Carbon Awareness Company In February 2023, Gorman-Rupp Europe B.V. was awarded a CO2 Awareness Certificate by CO2 Performance Ladder for its design, assembly, sales, installation, maintenance, repair, and rental of its pumps and pump systems. Our company received a level 3 ranking for its awareness and management of carbon emissions. The certification is recognized as a best practice for sustainable procurement by the OECD, IPCC, and WEF. Going Beyond Industry Standards Patterson Pump Company's test lab is certified through the Hydraulic Institute Pump Test Lab Approval Program (PTLAP), demonstrating compliance to its established quality program, procedures, instrument calibration, and pump testing capabilities at or above industry standards regarding energy efficiency. Gorman-Rupp Johannesburg, South Africa Solar Panels Installation Our Gorman-Rupp facility in Johannesburg, South Africa recently installed rooftop solar panels to supplement our electricity usage with clean renewable energy. Over the past year, our South Africa facility has utilized about 75.11 MWh of power from the panels and fed about 72.73 MWh back into the local grid. The panels produced nearly 56% of the facility's total energy consumption, reducing overall electricity costs. 6 ENVIRONMENTAL & WASTE MANAGEMENT E N V I R O N M E N TA L Everglades Restoration Project Pump Company (part of Patterson Pump Company) has instrumental in the design and manufacture of high-capacity axial flow pumps for the Florida Everglades Restoration project. This project is a partnership between the US Army Corps of Engineers and the State of Florida, aiming to increase freshwater storage, improve water quality, and re-establish natural water flow, while protecting native habitats. In 2024, Morrison Pump Company commissioned six new major pump stations, totaling over 1.5 million gallons per minute in pumping capacity. Notably, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis attended the start-up of four Morrison Axial Flow Slant Pumps at the S640 Pump Station. Morrison's high-efficiency pumps are ideal for these sensitive restoration projects. Transition to More Sustainable Packaging Fill-Rite continues to utilize returnable packaging to reduce waste and limit single-use packaging materials. Annually, Fill-Rite's commitment to returnable packaging eliminates the equivalent of approximately 175 tons of paper waste from the environment. Gorman-Rupp Industries is utilizing biodegradable packaging to reduce plastic waste by employing recyclable paper packaging reducing foam by 90%. AMT Pump has also started taking advantage of a bio- assimilating stretch film to wrap its products. Vanish stretch film biodegrades after two years and bio-assimilates into a food source for microorganisms. Clean, Green Pump Machines AMT Pump recently switched to a leaner, greener cleaning procedure for its main manufacturing plant and office spaces to reduce the overall impacts of cleaning on human and environmental health. The Green Cleaning Plan was developed by Green Seal to improve performance, health, and sustainability of cleaning operations. The new program is expected to improve indoor air quality, reduce waste and packaging, boost preventative and safety measures, and encourage use of environmentally preferable products. 7 SOCIAL At Gorman-Rupp, community is a cornerstone of our success. We hold our employees in high regard, offering them significant benefits and ensuring they have access to the tools they need to thrive. While our internal community is vital, we also prioritize giving back to the communities that surround us. We actively support these communities in various ways, from donating pump systems for firefighting and wastewater cleanup to supporting local United Way efforts. We work hard to ensure our communities are built to last, just like our pumps. 8 COMMUNITY OUTREACH S O C I A L United Way Day of Caring The Gorman-Rupp Company proudly participated in the United Way Day of Caring. Our dedicated employees volunteered their time and skills to support various community projects, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive impact. By engaging in this meaningful event, we reinforced our dedication to community service and strengthened our bonds with the community, embodying the spirit of care and collaboration that defines our people. Summer of Caring The Gorman-Rupp Company recently took part in the Summer of Caring initiative, focusing on enhancing safety within our local community. As part of this effort, our dedicated team installed smoke detectors at a nearby trailer park, ensuring that residents have an added layer of protection in their homes. By participating in the Summer of Caring, we aim to make a tangible difference in the lives of our neighbors, reinforcing our dedication to building a safer and more resilient community. 9 COMMUNITY OUTREACH S O C I A L Charitable Donations Around the World The Gorman-Rupp Company is proud to support various charitable organizations in the United States and throughout the world through donations aimed at making a positive impact in our surrounding communities. Some of the local charities we support through direct involvement and donation include: 10 Hurricane Relief In response to Hurricane Helene, Fill-Rite pumps were deployed to FEMA relief sites and distributed locally by Prime Fuels, supplying families and emergency teams with reliable fuel access for generators and essential equipment during the recovery. Laurel House , an organization dedicated to ending domestic violence. The B Positive Foundation , which supports children battling cancer. Community Harvest Foodbank , a non-profit organization with a mission to alleviate hunger. Kate's Kart , which distributes new books to children in regional hospitals. Forward Indiana Food Pantry , that facilitates mutual aid through community pantries and gardens. Action for Blind and Disabled Children , which offers free IT and digital literacy training for blind, deaf, and disabled people. The National Sea Rescue Institute