Fastenal Releases its 2026 Impact Report

Key Terms

scope 1 technical

Scope 1 are the greenhouse gas emissions a company produces directly from sources it owns or controls, like fuel burned in company vehicles, boilers, or on-site factories. Think of it as the smoke coming out of a business’s own chimney versus electricity it buys from the grid. Investors watch Scope 1 because these direct emissions can create regulatory costs, operational changes, and reputational risks that affect profitability and long-term value.

scope 2 technical

Scope 2 covers the greenhouse gas emissions produced indirectly when a business uses energy it buys from others—most commonly electricity, but also steam, heating or cooling. Think of it like the pollution linked to your household’s electricity bill: you didn’t burn the fuel yourself, but your consumption still causes emissions. Investors watch Scope 2 because it affects a company’s climate footprint, energy costs, regulatory exposure and reputation, all of which can influence long‑term financial performance.

scope 3 technical

Scope 3 describes all greenhouse gas emissions that occur upstream and downstream of a company’s direct operations—things like emissions from suppliers, transportation, product use, and disposal. Think of it as the hidden carbon footprint tied to everything a business buys, sells, or enables; it matters to investors because these indirect emissions can drive regulatory costs, supply-chain disruption, consumer preference shifts, and long-term valuation risk that aren’t visible on a company’s factory floor or utility bill.

ecovadis technical

EcoVadis is a widely used third-party service that evaluates companies’ environmental, social and ethical practices and assigns a sustainability score, much like a credit report but for responsible business behavior. Investors use EcoVadis ratings as a quick, independent signal of supply-chain and reputational risk, regulatory exposure, and long-term resilience—helping compare firms on non-financial risks that can affect future earnings and value.

global reporting initiative (gri) technical

A widely used set of guidelines for how organizations report their environmental, social and governance performance, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) gives a common “recipe” for describing impacts such as emissions, labor practices and community relations. For investors it matters because consistent, comparable reporting makes it easier to assess long-term risks and opportunities that aren’t visible in financial statements alone — like pollution liability, supply-chain problems, or reputation exposure.

task force on climate-related financial disclosures (tcfd) technical

A set of recommended disclosures on how climate change creates financial risks and opportunities for a company, covering governance, strategy, risk management and metrics. Think of it like a standardized inspection report that helps investors compare how well different companies identify and prepare for climate-related threats and chances; clearer, consistent reporting makes it easier to assess long-term risk, value and where to put capital.

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WINONA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Fastenal Company (NASDAQ: FAST) is proud to announce the publication of its 2026 Impact Report. The report, which covers the year ended December 31, 2025, highlights Fastenal's initiatives and impacts in pursuit of three objectives: empowering people, preserving our world, and serving as a trusted partner.

The report reflects the creativity and hard work of Fastenal's team members as they continually push for improvements in areas like sustainability, governance, safety, employee development, customer solutions, and community engagement.

A central theme is Fastenal's maturing greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting capabilities. In 2025, the team achieved important milestones in the journey to improve the completeness, accuracy, and scope of the company's carbon inventory.

Some highlights from the report:

• We obtained limited assurance over our 2025 scope 1 and 2 (location- and market-based) GHG emissions in early 2026.
• We expanded our GHG inventory to include select material scope 3 categories where we now have reliable data.
• Our Wallingford, Connecticut manufacturing facility achieved certification to the SCS Certification Standard for Zero Waste – a first for a Fastenal building.
• We surpassed one million pounds of plastic material collected and recycled through our Trex Plastic partnership.
• Thanks to these and other efforts, we again improved our EcoVadis score to earn a third consecutive silver medal.

"Many of the initiatives covered in the report are new, but they reflect what Fastenal has always been: a people-centered, community-focused, resource-conscious organization," said Jeff Watts, Fastenal's president and chief sales officer (who is scheduled to step into his new role as Fastenal's chief executive officer on July 16, 2026). "Fastenal's 'Blue Team' is working hard to make a positive difference – for our customers, in our communities, and across the planet. We're proud to share our story."

VIEW THE REPORT HERE: www.fastenal.com/fast/esg

The report was produced with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and reference to the reporting framework established by the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD, now part of the IFRS Foundation).

About Fastenal

Organizations around the world rely on Fastenal to help them simplify and secure the supply chain for a broad range of industrial products. To understand our customers' challenges and provide services and solutions that fit their unique needs, we've built out the most extensive presence in our industry, with a vast network of local teams and embedded technology. At the heart of it all is a simple commitment: great people, close to the customer, backed by world-class logistics, technology, and resources.

Additional information regarding Fastenal is available on our website at www.fastenal.com.

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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This release and the Impact Report referenced herein include forward-looking statements, which are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as anticipate, believe, should, estimate, expect, intend, may, will, plan, goal, project, hope, trend, target, opportunity, and similar words or expressions, or by references to typical outcomes. Fastenal's sustainability goals, projects, plans, pace, aspirations, commitments, and strategies are long-term and aspirational and by their nature include forward-looking statements. As such, no forward looking statement can be guaranteed and actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including those described in Fastenal's Impact Reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Fastenal undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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Media Contact:
Jennifer Harnisch
Brand and Media Strategist
507.453.8259
jharnisc@fastenal.com

Investor Contact:
Dray Schreiber
Accounting Manager
507.313.7324

Source: Fastenal Company