GIVEN THE NATURE OF OUR BUSINESS, WE HAVE
A LOT AT STAKE WITH CLIMATE CHANGE. WE ARE
WORKING TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW OUR
MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICES WILL BE AFFECTED
TO PROVIDE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING FOR THE
ENTIRE INDUSTRY.
SCOTT MACO, DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Davey contributes to solving some of the world's biggest environmental challenges,
including climate change, pollinator health and pollution. Innovation in our industry
is more important than ever. Last year, our report spoke to renewing our commitment
to innovation and thought leadership. Our chairman and CEO, Karl Warnke, challenged
every employee to keep top of mind how they can contribute to the next generation
of innovation and growth at Davey. The Davey Institute builds on that promise and
challenge with ongoing research and sponsorship of employee ideas.
MANAGEMENT APPROACH
G4-DMA
Davey's commitment to innovation adds value to our enterprise and our clients. Our science-based horticultural and
environmental services provide our clients with the next generation of plant health care strategies, and contribute to the
overall welfare of our natural environment.
We currently manage innovation through three pathways:
Efficiency & cost-saving innovations Strategic innovations Employee-developed innovations
As we advance technologically, we increasingly find that we can accomplish more with less. Each new efficiency measure drives
value for Davey and, ultimately, for our clients and their natural resources. Other times, strategic direction set by executive
leadership requires a new process or tool, and teams are tasked with pushing creative boundaries to accomplish an aspirational
goal. Finally, our employees have a wealth of unique ideas, and we invest in the research, development, testing and implementation
of plans with the potential to enhance Davey's service offerings, training protocols or products.
