Sustainability

At Genuine Parts Company, we believe that a sustainable future is a prosperous future — for our business, our communities and the planet. That's why we're committed to minimizing our environmental impact, fostering an inclusive culture, supporting our communities and operating with integrity in everything we do. This commitment is not new; it's woven into the fabric of our company, echoing the vision of our founder, Carlyle Fraser.

Mr. Fraser, along with the CEOs who succeeded him, firmly believed in growing business while making a positive impact. They championed solutions that helped customers extend the lives of their vehicles, reducing waste and making a tangible difference in their lives. As proud members of the Atlanta community, they instilled a deep sense of community within GPC, a legacy that continues to thrive today. For more than 95 years, we’ve built upon this foundation, constantly evolving our approach to sustainability to meet the challenges of a changing world. 

We recognize that the intersection of business and sustainability is essential for our long-term success. Across the globe, our 60,000 teammates embody this understanding, living our values and rallying around our purpose — We Keep the World Moving.

Together, we represent a continuous thread in GPC's leadership, and we share a deep commitment to sustainability, building upon the legacy Carlyle Fraser established. We are excited to continue this journey as One GPC Team, always striving to do more for our customers, our communities and each other.

Looking ahead, we're focused on reducing our carbon footprint, enhancing our supply chain sustainability and furthering our social impact initiatives. Thank you to our teammates, partners and suppliers for your dedication to delivering value for our customers and making the world a better place.

Paul Donahue
Executive Chairman

Will Stengel
President and CEO

2024 Sustainability Report

 

At GPC, we believe environmental stewardship is good business. That’s why we have purposefully embedded it into the core business strategy and throughout our value chain. By integrating environmental considerations into our operations, we can minimize our impact on the planet while driving innovation, enhancing operational efficiency and creating value for our stakeholders.

Environmental challenges are often interconnected and require collective action on a global scale. By following our “locally around the globe” approach, we can make a positive impact as One GPC Team, while our teams can tailor their efforts to the unique needs of each community where we operate.

Our sustainability reporting for fiscal year 2023 is aligned to SASB and TCFD frameworks. We are currently investing in teams and systems to enhance our data collection and reporting to meet the needs of several sustainability rules, regulations and reporting standards in advance of upcoming changes to disclosure regulations in countries where we operate.

Supporting Our Genuine People

As One GPC Team, our 60,000 teammates are united by a shared commitment to our purpose: We Keep the World Moving. While our business has stood the test of time, it’s our people who are at the heart of our success — working, winning and evolving together. Together, we strive every day to bring our purpose, mission, vision and values to life.

We take pride in our legacy, while we prepare for the future. A core part of our mission is to be the employer of choice. That means we are listening and adapting to our teammates’ changing expectations of work while preserving the unique culture that’s been a hallmark of our success.

We champion safe, equitable and uplifting work environments where our teammates can thrive and feel welcomed, heard, included, engaged and supported. We offer opportunities across our brands and businesses to define their careers and do rewarding, purposeful work that makes a difference.

Uplifting Our Communities

Supporting our communities started with our founder, Caryle Fraser, more than 95 years ago. He created a fund — now named in his honor — that uses the annual stock dividend to give back to organizations that support the communities we are so proud to call home.  That philanthropic spirit continues today as a vital part of our mission to be a good corporate citizen.

At GPC, we embrace our responsibility to operate our business fairly and ethically, and we remain committed to doing the right thing, no matter what. Our comprehensive approach to corporate governance enables us to make smart business decisions that are good for our teammates, suppliers, customers, communities, investors and the planet. We believe strong governance can drive our continued growth and help us chart a sustainable path for the future

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