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MATERIALITY
G4-18, G4-19, G4-23
In 2016, Davey completed a robust materiality assessment to identify, prioritize and validate the most significant
environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics to our business. We began by identifying a wide range of
potential corporate responsibility topics through industry research and peer benchmarking. We also looked to
leading companies in corporate responsibility and environmental services to understand their ESG priorities.
A cross-functional group of Davey leaders and employees, including members of the CR team, met to review
and discuss this list of potential topics and mapped each to stakeholders impacted by the topics, and where these
impacts occur across our value chain.
Following the identification process, we interviewed both internal and external stakeholders to determine which
of the potential topics matter most to Davey. We synthesized the feedback, evidence and recommendations
gathered from various stakeholders and prioritized our top corporate responsibility issues across our value chain.
e CR team and executive leadership then validated these results.
Purchased Inputs
(e.g., equipment,
chemicals
and fuel)
Logistics,
Transportation
and Equipment
Logistics,
Transportation
and Equipment
Corporate
Offices, Research
& Development,
Shops, Nurseries
and Field Offices
Residential and
Commercial,
Consulting and
Utility Services
