Overview

At Brady, we see our commitment to Sustainability as a natural extension of the way we have approached managing our business for decades. We’ve always prided ourselves in making sound business decisions without compromising our commitment to environmental stewardship and treating our employees and neighbors with respect. We have embraced Sustainability as the umbrella under which we will operate as a responsible global citizen for decades to come.

Brady Corporation 2011 Sustainability Report

Brady Sustainability Report 2011

Brady has launched its inaugural sustainability report, a comprehensive overview of the company’s sustainability strategy, accomplishments, and future plans. The report was written to comply with the Global Reporting Initiative’s reporting framework and will share Brady’s progress in ensuring social, economic and environmental sustainability.

This report is available online only. Brady will not be printing its 2011 sustainability report, although an Adobe Acrobat version will be available for downloading shortly.

Brady Corporation Global Sustainability Policy

At Brady, we create value that is sustainable financially, environmentally and socially

At Brady, Sustainability is a Company Value we call
"Protect Our Future."

We are proud of our history and want to ensure the business and our surrounding communities prosper for generations to come.  Our vision of market leadership in all of our businesses includes creating value that is sustainable financially, environmentally and socially.  We drive towards this vision by working to continuously improve everything we do with a focus on our customers, our impact on the environment and the communities where we live and work.

Sustainable Customers:  We are committed to long-term profitable growth by designing products and services that meet the needs of our customers while minimizing waste and environmental impact across our supply chain.

Sustainable Company:  We consistently apply the principles and practices of environmental stewardship and employee safety in every aspect of our business.  We commit to meet or exceed all laws and regulations regarding safety and environmental impact.  We recognize the importance of safeguarding our natural resources by working to eliminate waste across all processes and increasing our efficient use of energy while exploring potential new sources.

Sustainable Communities:  We focus the resources of the Brady Corporation Foundation and our employee volunteers on the communities where we live and work.  We work to develop and protect the people and the resources necessary for the long-term success of these communities.

Signed:  Frank Jaehnert, President and CEO                    August 30, 2011