Worthington Enterprises Highlights Measurable Results in 2026 Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability Report

Worthington Enterprises’ 2026 sustainability report details measurable safety, engagement, community giving and environmental performance metrics across its global operations.

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Worthington Enterprises (WOR) released its 2026 Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability Report, outlining fiscal 2026 progress across People, Planet, Products, and Governance & Partners.

Highlights include outperforming the industry average total case incident rate by 20%, an employee engagement score of 71% with 83% survey participation, and $3.8 million in contributions from The Worthington Companies Foundation to 74 non-profit organizations. The company expanded development via the John McConnell Leadership Academy, launched an Environmental Excellence program that enabled its Westerville, Ohio facility to save about one million gallons of water, and advanced safe product innovation for lower global warming potential refrigerants. Worthington indirectly monitored 100% of suppliers for social and environmental risks and directly engaged all high-risk suppliers.

Positive

• Safety performance: total case incident rate 20% better than industry average in fiscal 2026
• Employee engagement: 71% score with 83% participation in the annual survey
• Community investment: $3.8 million contributed to 74 non-profit organizations via The Worthington Companies Foundation
• Water savings: Westerville, Ohio facility saved about one million gallons through cooling tower improvements
• Supplier oversight: 100% of suppliers indirectly monitored and 100% of high-risk suppliers directly engaged on social and environmental risks

Negative

• None.

Key Figures

Safety incident rate: 20% Employee survey participation: 83% Employee engagement score: 71% +5 more

Safety incident rate

20%

Fiscal 2026, below the industry average

Employee survey participation

83%

Fiscal 2026 annual engagement survey

Employee engagement score

71%

Fiscal 2026, increased from fiscal 2025

Foundation contributions

$3.8 million

Contributed to 74 nonprofit organizations during fiscal 2026

Career Accelerator graduates

11 high school seniors

Fiscal 2026 program graduates accepting full-time positions

Water saved

Approximately 1 million gallons

Fiscal 2026 Westerville facility cooling-tower project

Supplier risk monitoring

100%

Indirect monitoring coverage for suppliers

High-risk supplier engagement

100%

Direct engagement with high-risk suppliers

Key Terms

global warming potential, thermal recycling process, occupational health and safety management system, GRI Standards, +2 more

6 terms

global warming potential technical

"next-generation refrigerants with lower global warming potential"

Global warming potential is a numeric measure that compares how much heat a given greenhouse gas traps in the atmosphere over a chosen time period, expressed relative to carbon dioxide. Think of it as how many times more warming a gas causes than CO2 over, say, 100 years — like comparing how much warmer different blankets keep you. Investors use it to gauge regulatory, carbon‑pricing and reputational risks, and to assess the climate impact of assets, operations and supply chains.

thermal recycling process technical

"composite production waste to a thermal recycling process"

A thermal recycling process uses high heat to break down waste materials and recover energy or reusable materials, for example by burning, gasifying, or pyrolyzing trash to produce steam, electricity, or fuel and sometimes recover metals. Investors care because it can change a facility’s operating costs, revenue streams and regulatory exposure—similar to a furnace that turns leftover materials into usable energy rather than sending them to landfill.

occupational health and safety management system technical

"LiveSafe occupational health and safety management system"

A system of policies, procedures and practices a company uses to identify workplace hazards, reduce risks, comply with safety laws, and monitor performance over time. Think of it as a company’s safety playbook and checklist that coordinates training, inspections, incident reporting, corrective actions and management review so hazards are less likely to cause injuries, fines or operational disruptions. Investors care because it affects legal compliance, employee continuity and predictable operating costs.

GRI Standards regulatory

"with reference to Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards"

A set of international guidelines for how organizations report environmental, social and governance (ESG) information, the GRI Standards act like a common recipe that helps companies consistently disclose their impacts on people and the planet. Investors use these reports to compare sustainability-related risks and opportunities across companies, much like using a standardized checklist to judge different products, which improves transparency and helps inform long-term investment decisions.

TCFD regulatory

"Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)"

A framework that guides companies on reporting how climate change and related policies, physical impacts, and market shifts affect their finances and business plans. It matters to investors because consistent, comparable disclosures act like a weather forecast for financial risk—helping assess which companies face greater climate-related danger or opportunity, improving decisions about value, risk allocation, and long-term planning.

SASB regulatory

"Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)"

SASB stands for the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, an organization that created industry-specific guidelines for companies to report environmental, social and governance factors that are likely to affect their financial performance. Think of it as a standardized checklist that helps investors compare how well different companies manage risks like pollution, labor practices or product safety — similar to using a common recipe so you can fairly judge different cooks. Clear, consistent SASB disclosures make it easier for investors to spot hidden risks and long-term value drivers.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Worthington Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: WOR), a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that help improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences, today published its annual Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability Report detailing the company’s commitments, management approach and achievements within the categories of People, Planet, Products, and Governance and Partners. Throughout fiscal 2026, the company continued to advance its cross-functional sustainability strategy that aspires to balance people, planet and prosperity to meet the needs of today without compromising tomorrow.

Joe Hayek, president and chief executive officer, Worthington Enterprises, said, “We are focused on making steady, meaningful progress, grounded in discipline, accountability and continuous improvement. Measured Momentum is about moving forward with purpose and consistency. This is how we will continue to build a stronger company and create long-term value for our employees, customers, shareholders and communities.”

Some of the notable accomplishments during fiscal 2026 included:

• Prioritizing safety by outperforming the industry average total case incident rate by 20%. Through the company’s LiveSafe occupational health and safety management system, Worthington Enterprises continued to strengthen a people-first safety culture where employees are empowered to identify risks, act and support one another’s well-being.
• Investing in employee engagement and development, with 83% participation in the annual employee engagement survey and an employee engagement score of 71%, an increase over fiscal 2025. The company also launched the John McConnell Leadership Academy to expand learning and development opportunities across career levels.
• Investing in communities and future talent through programs that connect people with career opportunities. The Worthington Companies Foundation contributed $3.8 million to 74 non-profit organizations, while 11 high school seniors graduated from the company’s Career Accelerator Program, earned industry-recognized manufacturing credentials and accepted full-time positions with Worthington Enterprises.
• Building momentum across operations through an Environmental Excellence program, which establishes facility-level targets focused on reducing energy use, conserving resources, diverting waste and leading within local communities. Among the fiscal 2026 projects, the company’s Westerville, Ohio, facility saved approximately one million gallons of water by improving the operation of four cooling towers.
• Advancing safe product innovation by supporting the HVACR industry’s transition to next-generation refrigerants with lower global warming potential. Worthington Enterprises worked with customers, regulators and industry organizations to promote safe handling, storage and distribution while advocating for consistent safety standards for refrigerant cylinders.
• Advancing circular solutions by becoming the first cylinder manufacturer to recover composite cylinder materials for reuse. Ragasco, a Worthington Enterprises business, began diverting composite production waste to a thermal recycling process that recovers materials for use in new applications.
• Strengthening supplier relationships by expanding data collection to indirectly monitor 100% of suppliers for social and environmental risks and impacts. The company directly engaged 100% of high-risk suppliers, which are comprised of the top 80% of total supplier spend as well as non-domestic suppliers.

Worthington Enterprises developed its 2026 Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability Report with reference to Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. It also incorporates elements of the Recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Appliance Manufacturing Standard, Building Products and Furnishings Standard and Containers and Packaging Standard. Additionally, company activities and programs addressing material topics are mapped to relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

More information about the company’s corporate citizenship and sustainability efforts can be viewed here.

About Worthington Enterprises
Worthington Enterprises Inc. (NYSE: WOR) is a designer and manufacturer of market-leading brands that improve everyday life by elevating spaces and experiences. Building Performance Solutions (formerly Building Products) delivers essential engineered products that enhance performance across residential and commercial buildings, including critical facilities such as data centers. Its products support building systems, and climate and comfort applications. The segment primarily serves OEMs and distributors. Trade & Specialty Solutions (formerly Consumer Products) includes market-leading brands used by professional tradespeople and consumers across tools, portable propane and helium and other specialty applications. The Worthington Enterprises portfolio includes Balloon Time®, Bernzomatic®, ClarkDietrich, Coleman® propane cylinders, Elgen, General®, HALO™, LEVEL5 Tools®, Ragasco®, Roof Hugger®, Well-X-Trol® and Worthington Armstrong Venture (WAVE), among others.

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Enterprises employs approximately 4,000 people throughout North America and Europe.

Founded in 1955 as Worthington Industries, Worthington Enterprises follows a people-first Philosophy with earning money for its shareholders as its first corporate goal. Worthington Enterprises achieves this outcome by empowering its employees to innovate, thrive and grow with leading brands in attractive markets that improve everyday life. The company engages deeply with local communities where it has operations through volunteer efforts and The Worthington Companies Foundation, participates actively in workforce development programs and reports annually on its corporate citizenship and sustainability efforts. For more information, visit worthingtonenterprises.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements by Worthington Enterprises that are not limited to historical information constitute “forward-looking statements” under federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expected by Worthington Enterprises. Readers should evaluate forward-looking statements in the context of such risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are described in Worthington Enterprises’ filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Forward-looking statements are qualified by the cautionary statements included in Worthington Enterprises’ SEC filings and other public communications. This press release speaks only as of the date hereof. Worthington Enterprises does not undertake any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements except as required by applicable law or regulation.

Contacts

Sonya L. Higginbotham
Senior Vice President
Chief of Corporate Affairs, Communications and Sustainability
614.438.7391
sonya.higginbotham@wthg.com

Marcus A. Rogier
Treasurer and Investor Relations Officer
614.840.4663
marcus.rogier@wthg.com

200 Old Wilson Bridge Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43085
WorthingtonEnterprises.com

FAQ

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What governance and reporting frameworks does Worthington use for its 2026 sustainability report?

The 2026 Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability Report is developed with reference to Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. It also incorporates elements of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Appliance Manufacturing, Building Products and Furnishings, and Containers and Packaging standards. Company activities are also mapped to relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

How is Worthington advancing circularity in its products?

Worthington reports that Ragasco, one of its businesses, became the first cylinder manufacturer to recover composite cylinder materials for reuse. Ragasco began diverting composite production waste to a thermal recycling process that recovers materials for use in new applications, supporting more circular solutions.

What is the Environmental Excellence program mentioned in the report?

The Environmental Excellence program sets facility-level targets focused on reducing energy use, conserving resources, diverting waste and leading within local communities. Among fiscal 2026 projects under this program, the Westerville, Ohio facility improved operation of four cooling towers, saving about one million gallons of water.

How is Worthington supporting the transition to next-generation refrigerants?

Worthington reports advancing safe product innovation by helping the HVACR industry transition to next-generation refrigerants with lower global warming potential. The company worked with customers, regulators and industry organizations to promote safe handling, storage and distribution of these refrigerants and advocated for consistent safety standards for refrigerant cylinders.

What workforce development and talent pipeline initiatives are highlighted?

The company launched the John McConnell Leadership Academy to expand learning and development across career levels. In addition, 11 high school seniors graduated from Worthington’s Career Accelerator Program, earned industry-recognized manufacturing credentials and accepted full-time positions with Worthington Enterprises.