Trex Company Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report Highlighting How Circular Innovation Is Adding Value to the Business
鈥淚 am proud of how Trex has seamlessly integrated sustainability into our business鈥攏ot as an add-on, but as a core strategy,鈥� said Bryan Fairbanks, President and CEO of Trex Company. 鈥淥ur sustainability program is built into our distinctive brand, enhances resilience, and drives stronger returns for our shareholders. This makes sustainability a win-win for both our business and society at large.鈥�
The company鈥檚 2024 Sustainability Report charts progress across the board. Key points include:
- Commitment to Circularity: In 2024, Trex sourced over 1 billion pounds of reclaimed polyethylene (PE) film and wood scrap鈥攊ncluding 377 million pounds of waste plastic, making Trex one of one of North America鈥檚 largest recyclers of PE.
- Innovative Products: Trex decking and railing products are designed for durability, aesthetic appeal, and long-lasting performance, with limited warranties of up to 50 years. Our Enhance deck boards, built and priced to compete directly with wood, come with a 25-year warranty鈥攁bout twice the lifespan of typical wood decking in outdoor conditions. This extended longevity significantly reduces the need for replacements, lowering the environmental impact.
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Efficiency in Manufacturing: Trex maximized resource efficiency by recycling nearly
100% of its production scrap. Trex also recycled31% of its general waste that would otherwise have gone to landfill. - Creating Opportunity for Employees: Trex expanded its learning and development programs and increased employee engagement. In 2024 alone, employees benefited from over 62,000 hours of training.
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External Recognition: Trex was recognized as a Green Builder庐 Sustainable Brand Leader, included in Barron鈥檚 2024 list of Top Sustainable Companies, and received the Greater Good Award for Large Business of the Year from The Top of
Virginia Regional Chamber.
The report also outlines forward-looking initiatives, including expanded end-of-life product recycling pilots and new sourcing strategies to build resilience amid growing demand for recycled materials.
鈥淪ustainability has always been integral to who we are,鈥� said Amy Fernandez, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer of Trex Company. 鈥淥ur 2024 report reflects our unwavering commitment to responsible growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.鈥�
The full 2024 Sustainability Report is available at .
About Trex Company
For more than 30 years, Trex Company (NYSE:TREX) has invented, reinvented and defined the composite decking category. Today, the Company is the world鈥檚 #1 brand of sustainably made, wood-alternative decking and railing, and a leader in high performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products. Trex boasts the industry鈥檚 strongest distribution network with products sold through more than 6,700 retail outlets across six continents. Through strategic licensing agreements, the Company offers a comprehensive outdoor living portfolio that includes deck drainage, flashing tapes, LED lighting, outdoor kitchen components, pergolas, spiral stairs, fencing, lattice, cornhole and outdoor furniture 鈥� all marketed under the Trex庐 brand. Based in
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