2021
 ESG
Report

Company  
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Environmental
Social
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Resources  
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Contents
Introduction
04	CEO Letter
06	ESG Highlights
07	 Material Topics
09	ESG Data
Company & Products
11	 Company Overview
12	 Where We Work
13	 How We Work
14	 Creating Value
15	 Products Overview
16	 Global Plumbing Group
19	 Outdoors & Security
22	 Cabinets
Environmental
25	 Carbon Emissions & Energy
28	 Conserving Water
30	 Waste Reduction
Social
33	 Safety
42	 Health & Benefits
44	Employee Engagement
45	 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
52	 Training & Development
54	 Enriching Communities
Governance
61	 Board of Directors
62	 Oversight of ESG
63	 Governing with High Standards
66	 Supply Chain
Resources & Indices
69	 Links to Supporting Materials
70	 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Index 
74	 Sustainability Accounting Standards 
Board (SASB) Index
78	 Task Force on Climate-related Financial 
Disclosures (TCFD) Index 
  For the latest, please visit 
www.fbhs.com/corporate-responsibility.
Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this ESG Report to “Fortune Brands,” the “Company,” 
“we,” “our” or “us” refer to Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Published April 2022.
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Introduction
Thanks for taking the time to learn about Fortune Brands’ 
Environmental, Social and Governance programs. Whether you’re 
a current associate, prospective associate, investor or customer, 
we are glad you’re here!
In This Section:
04	CEO Letter
06	ESG Highlights
07	 Material Topics
09	ESG Data
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CEO Letter
In 2021, we celebrated Fortune Brands’ 10-year anniversary as a public company. 
While we have experienced impressive growth over the last decade, one thing has 
remained consistent — our commitment to doing the right thing for our people, 
our consumers, our partners and our communities. This commitment is deeply 
rooted in our culture and is reflected in our leading-edge products.
Our purpose extends to the way we conduct 
our work, making sure we take care of our 
teams, protect our environment and support 
our communities, all of which are part of 
our larger, collective home. Whether it’s our 
commitment to maintain our best-in-class 
safety records, operate efficient manufacturing 
processes, develop products with sustainability 
in mind or setting high supply chain 
standards, we are looking beyond the house. 
It’s simply the right thing to do, and all our 
stakeholders benefit.
In addition to delivering outstanding financial 
performance in 2021, we took actions to 
position the Company for the future, including 
making progress on key Environmental, Social 
and Governance focus areas.
Environmental Stewardship
In 2021, we set our first enterprise-wide 
environmental goals to reduce carbon 
emissions and use renewable energy, an 
important step in mitigating climate change. 
We have identified three areas in which we 
aspire to lead: water, wood and recycling. 
Moen’s innovative Smart Water Network is 
paving the way for how consumers engage 
with and monitor their water use, providing 
important information and functionality to 
spot leaks and detect the chance of significant 
water loss before it occurs. The Smart Water 
Network is just one example of Mission Moen in 
action. Mission Moen is the brand’s ambitious 
commitment to create innovative water-saving 
products with a goal of allowing end-users to 
save up to 1 trillion gallons of water by 2030. 
Moen is also making progress on its Mission 
Moen commitment to recover and repurpose 
2,000 tons of ocean plastic by 2030. 
We continue to invest in more efficient capacity 
for one of our fastest-growing brands, Fiberon, 
whose PE composite products are made almost 
entirely from recycled wood and plastic. As a 
manufacturer, we are committed to continually 
finding ways to recycle water, improve energy 
efficiency, manage waste, and practice reuse 
and recycle wherever practicable.
Valuing Our Associates
Safety is our top priority, and our safety records 
are among the best in the industry. We have 
a proven track record of ensuring all newly 
acquired companies meet our extremely high 
safety standards as quickly as possible; this 
is one of the ESG synergies we bring to our 
acquired businesses, adding value for everyone. 
We recognize employee wellbeing extends 
beyond just physical safety; we also provide 
meaningful health and wellness programs, 
including mental health resources.
“We are looking beyond the house. 
It’s simply the right thing to do, 
and all our stakeholders benefit.”
Nicholas I. Fink
Chief Executive Officer
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.
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During 2021, we developed a comprehensive 
equity strategy to further our Diversity, Equity 
and Inclusion initiatives. This ESG Report 
provides more details about how we are 
Building a Home For All. We also conducted 
our first-ever global employee engagement 
survey. Given a workforce of approximately 
28,000 people, many of whom work on plant 
floors and in distribution centers, we developed 
a systematized way to collect feedback. 
We are taking action based on the results. 
Continuing these surveys on a regular cadence 
demonstrates that we desire and appreciate 
associates’ input, helps us identify areas for 
improvement and evaluate how effectively we 
are addressing what’s important to our teams.
Supporting Our Communities
In 2021, we increased our level of community 
support and laid the groundwork for exciting 
multi-year partnerships with several nonprofits, 
including Rebuilding Together and Yellowstone 
Forever. These charitable initiatives are 
examples of how we are partnering with our 
communities to fulfill the dreams of home using 
our innovative and sustainable products and 
leveraging our passionate associates.
Enhanced ESG Reporting
Our more robust Environmental, Health & 
Safety data management platform has enabled 
us to expand our environmental disclosures. 
This 2021 ESG Report now includes global 
environmental data, helping Fortune Brands 
and our stakeholders gain a more holistic view 
of our environmental impacts. This data will be 
critical for setting future goals and assessing 
our progress.
In 2021, we also published our first 
Sustainability Accounting Standards Board 
and Task Force on Climate-related Financial 
Disclosures indices. We recognize these two 
frameworks, in addition to the Global Reporting 
Initiative, to be some of the most helpful 
guideposts for our stakeholders to evaluate our 
ESG programs and performance.
Finally, we are providing more ESG touchpoints 
throughout the year. In 2021, we revitalized 
our website to better illustrate our ESG 
initiatives and focus areas, and we are sharing 
developments through social media and 
FBHS.com on an ongoing basis. In addition 
to this comprehensive ESG Report, we also 
provide a 2021 ESG Data Sheet on our website. 
In Closing
I’m proud to lead a company where our 
associates are so passionate about realizing 
our purpose of fulfilling dreams of home in an 
ethical, responsible and sustainable way. I am 
also proud to share more with you about our 
high standards, our responsible supply chains, 
and our team’s efforts to act responsibly and 
ethically every day. We will continue to build on 
our strong foundation to enable even greater 
progress ahead.
Nicholas I. Fink
Chief Executive Officer
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc.
We’ve been named to 
Fortune magazine’s 
List of the World’s Most 
Admired Companies, 
and to Newsweek’s 
list of America’s Most 
Responsible Companies.
CEO MESSAGE
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ESG Highlights
Environmental
	
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Set goals to reduce our absolute Scope 1 and 
2 carbon emissions by 30% by the year 2030, 
and to offset 50% of our electricity usage 
with renewable sources by 2030 
	
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Reported global environmental data for the 
first time
	
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Invested in new software and systems to 
improve and streamline environmental 
data collection processes, capture global 
data, enhance future reporting and better 
evaluate opportunities
	
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Committed to operating efficiently to reduce 
environmental impacts; we recycle the 
majority of the waste produced
Social
	
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Well-established, strong safety record; we’re 
committed to zero safety incidents and proud 
of how we invest in acquired companies to 
make them safer
	
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Increased representation at the highest 
levels demonstrated by our Board and 
Leadership Team
	
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Advanced Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by 
driving a comprehensive strategy
	
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Conducted our first global associate 
engagement survey and established ongoing 
survey cadence
Governance
	
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Re-evaluated and aligned key ESG focus 
areas with SASB and TCFD reporting 
frameworks to ensure we are providing 
meaningful information to our stakeholders 
	
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Nominating, Environmental, Social and 
Governance Committee of the Board 
provides oversight of ESG programs and 
related risks
	
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Established formal ESG Steering Committee 
that reports to the CEO
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Material Topics
In 2021, we refreshed our key ESG focus areas to better align with our business, feedback from key stakeholders, and the SASB and TCFD frameworks. 
Our analysis identified the following topics to have the most significant impact on Fortune Brands’ social, economic and environmental stewardship and 
to have the most influence on stakeholder decisions. Policies and programs are in place or in development to monitor each of the issues identified here. 
The term “materiality,” as used in this ESG Report, is different than how “materiality” is used in the context of our SEC filings.
Responsible Products
Innovative sustainability and safety solutions 
for our consumers.


Design & Manufacturing with 
Sustainability in Mind
Making sure sustainability is part of our 
design and manufacturing processes.
Operating Efficiently
Efficiently using water and energy, 
limiting waste and increasing recycling.
Combating Climate Change
We’ve joined the fight.



Associate Safety & Wellbeing
Protecting our people.


Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Our commitment to a diverse 
and inclusive culture.
Our Communities
Focusing on affordable housing and skilled 
trades, the environment, and where we can 
make an impact on DEI.

Responsible Sourcing
We meet or exceed the wood procurement 
standards of the Lacey Act.

Strong Governance & Ethics
Our Board, high standards and 
responsible supply chains.
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Topic Identification: Stakeholder & 
Landscape Assessment
To help us identify the most important ESG topics 
for FBHS, we conducted a multi-stakeholder analysis 
to understand the concerns and expectations of key 
audiences: investors, ratings agencies, customers 
and associates. We gathered their input through 
conversations, research and requests for information. We 
also looked to our peers, best-in-class companies, and 
current and emerging ESG trends to provide us a more 
complete understanding of key ESG factors.
Complementing the stakeholder analysis, we looked at the 
landscape of ESG standards. Three frameworks have been 
identified as the most relevant for Fortune Brands to use: 
the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the Sustainability 
Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Task Force 
on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). 
Prioritization & Validation 
Fortune Brands’ cross-functional ESG Steering Committee 
reviewed the list of potential material factors of interest to 
our external stakeholders. The ESG Steering Committee 
then adjusted certain items based on its internal insight to 
determine our priority topics — those topics that matter 
most to our business, our stakeholders, and our ability to 
continue to profitably grow and generate value. In some 
areas, we identified reporting or program gaps, which we 
have filled or are working to build out in the coming years.
Going Forward
We will continue to collect input and monitor the ever-
evolving ESG landscape to ensure we are reporting on 
the most meaningful ESG data to our business and key 
stakeholder groups and in the most impactful ways.
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Content indices for GRI, SASB and TCFD are presented 
in this report.
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This 2021 edition is Fortune Brands’ fourth ESG Report. It 
includes data and financials for the year-end 2021, as well 
as programs and initiatives targeted for 2022.
Data in This Report:
	
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ESG Standards: The 2021 ESG Report was prepared 
in guidance with the SASB standards for the Building 
Products & Furnishings industry, and the GRI standards. 
Content indices for SASB, GRI and TCFD are presented 
in the Resources indices section.
	
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Environmental Data: For the first time, we are 
disclosing global environmental data. Environmental 
data covers our manufacturing facilities, distribution 
centers and key offices.
	
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Historical Data: Each year, we have increased our 
transparency by including additional ESG metrics.
	
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Acquired Companies: Larson Manufacturing, a storm 
and screen door manufacturer, was acquired in 
December 2020 and is included in the data presented 
in this report for the year 2021. Metrics for Fiberon, our 
decking brand, are included beginning in 2018, the year 
in which it was acquired by Fortune Brands.
2021 ESG Data Sheet
Our 2021 ESG Data Sheet is available at FBHS.com.
EH&S Data Management Platform
During 2020, Fortune Brands began transitioning to a 
new, more robust web-based Environmental, Health and 
Safety (EH&S) data management platform to give EH&S 
teams, facility leadership, senior corporate leadership 
and production management real-time safety and 
environmental data. The platform allows us to monitor 
energy conservation, water usage and waste streams 
to better identify areas for improvement. It also helps 
us further improve worker safety by tracking employee 
safety metrics, audits and trainings; helping us flag 
potential work hazards; providing leading indicators; 
and giving EH&S insight into behavioral trends. The new 
system’s multi-language platform is also key to gathering 
data in our global locations.
ESG Data
Key Enhancements to This Report
In the spirit of continuous improvement, we look for ways to improve our 
disclosures. This 2021 ESG Report includes the following reporting enhancements:
	
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Updated ESG material topics 
	
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Global environmental data, 
in addition to metrics for our 
U.S. locations 
	
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Scope 1 and Scope 2 energy usage
	
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Progress on DEI programs 
and initiatives
	
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SASB content index 
	
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TCFD content index
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Our purpose is to fulfill the dreams of home. We accomplish this through our 
industry-leading, innovative brands for kitchens, bathrooms, entryways and 
outdoor living spaces; engaged, high-performing teams; and values focused 
on conducting business responsibly.
In This Section
11	 Company Overview
12	 Where We Work
13	 How We Work
14	 Creating Value
15	 Products Overview
16	 Global Plumbing Group
19	 Outdoors & Security
22	 Cabinets
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Plumbing
Key Brands
Moen
House of Rohl
Perrin & Rowe
Riobel
Rohl
Shaws
Victoria + Albert
Key Brands
American Lock
Fiberon
Fypon
LARSON
Master Lock
SentrySafe
Therma-Tru
#1  
Therma-Tru is the 
#1 entry door brand 
in U.S. among 
residential building 
professionals.
LARSON is the 
#1 storm door brand 
in the U.S.
Master Lock and 
SentrySafe are the 
#1 padlock and 
fire safe brands in 
North America.
#1  
Moen is the 
#1 consumer 
faucet brand in 
North America.
Key Brands
Aristokraft
Decorá
Diamond
KitchenCraft
Mantra
Omega 
View more at masterbrand.com.
#1  
MasterBrand 
Cabinets is the 
#1 kitchen and bath 
residential cabinet 
manufacturer in 
North America.
Cabinets
Outdoors & Security
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Global Locations
As of YE 2021
(25 or more employees)
KEY
 Manufacturing plants
 Distribution centers
 Key offices
 FBHS headquarters
Where We Work
 For more workforce metrics, 
click here.
By The Numbers
28,000
Associates worldwide
61%
U.S. associates
77%
Hourly production
associates
89
56 manufacturing 
plants and 
33 distribution 
centers worldwide
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Key offices
Solar Innovations, acquired in January 2022, is not included in this 2021 ESG Report.
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Our Values
Across our organization, we are guided by our 
values, our fundamental beliefs and behaviors 
focused on how we conduct business and 
treat others:
	
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Aligned: We are collaborative, inclusive, 
and work decisively.
	
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Agile: We move quickly in an ever‑changing 
business landscape to capture the 
opportunities ahead.
	
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Accountable: We operate with responsibility, 
transparency, and ownership to 
deliver results.
EH&S Principles
Our EH&S Principles guide our Company every 
day in our global efforts to deliver products 
that fulfill the dreams of home, while ensuring 
the safety and health of our people and 
stewardship of natural resources. 
 View Fortune Brands’ Environmental Health 
& Safety Principles.
Our Culture
Everyone is 
encouraged and 
empowered to be their 
authentic self.
 View video: 
Our Values, the 3As
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Data on this page is presented from continuing operations, and all references to operating income, earnings per share, EBITDA are on a before charges/gains basis. Reconciliations of non-GAAP 
measures are presented in the 2021 Annual Report.
Creating Value
Our responsible and proactive approach to business has delivered strong results and 
created significant shareholder value, which also benefits our associates, customers and 
stakeholders. We are investing in our greatest opportunities to ensure we are positioned for 
continued growth, and to capture the benefits from strong underlying housing fundamentals.
 For more information, 
see our latest 
Annual Report.
Total Net Sales
In Billions
2017 
2018 
2019 
2020
2021
Operating Income
In Millions
2017 
2018 
2019 
2020
2021
Earnings Per Share
$/Share
2017 
2018 
2019 
2020
2021
EBITDA
In Millions
2017 
2018 
2019 
2020
2021
2021 Segment Net Sales
% Of Total as of YE 2021
2021 Segment Net Income
% of Total as of YE 2021
  Plumbing
  Outdoors & Security
  Cabinets
  Plumbing
  Outdoors & Security
  Cabinets
$7.7
$6.1
$5.8
$5.5
$5.3
$1,116
$857
$764
$705
$716
$5.73
$4.19
$3.60
$3.34
$3.08
$1,308
$1,018
$920
$868
$855
36%
52%
27%
25%
37%
23%
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support 
the vital 
home 
industry
can conserve 
energy
can save 
water
are made 
from
recycled
 materials
protect 
people
We produce products that...
Our Products, Our Purpose: 
Fulfilling the Dreams of Home
“Increasingly, we are looking to design and manufacture great products 
that save water, reduce energy consumption, and use recycled materials, 
and we keep asking ourselves ‘what’s next?’ Consumers’ interest 
in sustainability is rising, and we are planning for that future.” 
Nicholas Fink, CEO, Fortune Brands Home & Security
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Global Plumbing Group
We Design for Water
Designing for water means innovating, engineering 
and protecting the water of tomorrow. We are building 
products to champion and conserve Earth’s most 
precious resource.
Moen Smart Water Network
Moen is connecting homeowners to their water like never 
before with the industry’s first-of-its-kind, whole-home 
smart water ecosystem: the Moen Smart Water Network.
The system includes innovative water-saving products, 
such as: 
	
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Smart Faucets — The Moen Smart Faucet offers 
convenience, precision and intuitive voice-activation 
technology to help complete tasks in the kitchen.
	
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Smart Showers — Start your shower from the Moen 
Smart Water App and pause it to avoid wasting water.
	
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Smart Water Security — This system is designed to 
detect and protect homes from water damage and 
leaks, 24 hours a day/7 days a week. It includes the 
Flo Smart Water Monitor and Shutoff, Moen Smart 
Leak Detector and Moen Smart Sump Pump Monitor.
Water savings generated by these products contribute 
to Mission Moen, the brand’s ambitious commitment to 
create innovative water-saving products with a goal of 
allowing end-users to save up to 1 trillion gallons of water 
by 2030.
Saving Water, Saving Money

A 2020 Lexis Nexis study showed that one year 
following installation of the Flo by Moen Smart 
Water Shutoff, homes saw a 96% decrease in paid 
water leak claims compared to two years prior 
to installation, while control group home claims 
increased 10% during the same period.
Because of its ability to prevent or minimize water 
damage, some homeowner’s insurance providers 
offer discounts for homes that use Moen’s Smart 
Water Security system.
DID YOU KNOW

Moen products provide you control over water 
usage, improve your health, comfort, security and 
conservation — all from the palm of your hand.
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Nebia by Moen 
Nebia by Moen is a relaxing, spa-like shower that uses 
about half the water* compared to a conventional shower 
for an immersive, blissful shower experience. 
It uses a patented atomization spray technology that 
breaks up water into tiny droplets to create the sensation 
of more water and provide full body coverage. 
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Most bathroom faucets from the Global Plumbing 
Group are certified to meet the Environmental 
Protection Agency’s WaterSense criteria, which 
reduces a sink’s water flow by 30% or more from 
the standard flow of 2.2 gallons per minute.
Nebia by 
Moen
Homeowners who 
have Nebia by 
Moen enjoy a great 
shower experience 
using about half 
the water*.
*As compared to a standard Moen 2.5 gpm showerhead.
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Conserving Water
Mission Moen is our ambitious commitment to create 
innovative water-saving products with a goal of allowing 
end-users to save up to 1 trillion gallons of water by 2030. 
Nebia by Moen and the Moen Smart Water Network are 
great examples of how we are working toward this goal.
Expanding Our Ocean Plastic Commitment
In addition to conserving water, Mission Moen is 
committed to utilizing ocean plastic to help clean 
our oceans.
In 2020, Moen began using plastic recovered from 
discarded fishing nets and ropes as an installation tool 
component for one of its highest volume products, the 
posi-temp valve.
In 2021, Moen designers found ways to utilize recycled 
plastics in even more product components. Between 
2020 and 2021, Moen used approximately 300 U.S. tons 
of ocean plastic. We are discovering new opportunities 
to incorporate recycled ocean plastic. Learn more at 
www.moen.com/missionmoen.
Leading Locally
Moen leaders serve on the board of directors of Drink 
Local. Drink Tap., the Cleveland Water Alliance, and 
the Great Lakes Science Center of Greater Cleveland, 
charitable organizations that help to raise awareness, 
improve and safeguard our water. 
Moen also participates in beach cleanups and supports 
The Nature Conservancy’s Lake Erie clean water efforts.
OUR COMMITMENT
2,000 tons 
by 2030
We’re committed 
to recovering and 
repurposing 2,000 tons 
of ocean plastic by 2030.
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Leveraging Advanced Materials
Our Outdoors & Security teams work to fulfill outdoor 
living dreams through performance and style with the 
confidence of safety and security.
Therma-Tru Thrive
Therma-Tru is building a better world, beyond their own 
doors. Therma-Tru Thrive is the brand’s commitment 
to make safe and sustainable products, support the 
communities where their associates live and work, and 
leave a positive, lasting impact on the environment.
Through all their efforts, Therma-Tru is leading the 
way to a better tomorrow — a place where we can all 
thrive. Part of Therma-Tru Thrive is a focus on making 
life better at home, and in particular, boosting energy 
efficiency at home. Therma-Tru’s industry-leading 
complete door systems are built to help protect against 
energy loss, keeping heat and air conditioning sealed 
inside the home. In fact, 85% of Therma-Tru doors are 
ENERGY STAR® qualified.
Making life better at home is one of three key pillars 
of Therma-Tru Thrive, along with helping take care of 
our planet, and being a good neighbor. Learn more 
at www.thermatru.com/thrive.
DID YOU KNOW 
85% of Therma-Tru doors are 
ENERGY STAR® qualified.
Built with a polyurethane foam core that offers up to 
four times the insulating R-Value of wood*, Therma-Tru 
fiberglass doors help insulate against cold and heat for 
exceptional energy efficiency. 
* Based on studies comparing 1-1/2-inch-thick doors in fiberglass versus 
wood, each with no glass insert.
Making life better at 
home. Helping take care 
of our planet. Being a 
good neighbor.
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Fiberon PE composite 
decking and cladding is 
certified for containing 
a minimum 94% mixed 
recycled wood fiber and 
plastic content.
Leveraging Recycled Materials:
Fiberon PE* Composite Decking and Cladding 
Fiberon PE composite decking and cladding offers clear 
advantages over wood. More and more consumers and 
customers are choosing our high-performance products 
because they:
	
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Are nearly maintenance-free 
	
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Cost less over time than wood 
	
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Last longer than wood decking
	
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Look like wood
	
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Are made from recycled materials
Fiberon PE composite decking and 
cladding is certified for containing a 
minimum 94% mixed recycled wood 
fiber and plastic content. In 2021, 
Fiberon used approximately 
59,000 U.S. tons of recycled 
plastic, and approximately 92,000 
U.S. tons of post-industrial wood. 
That makes a big impact on 
the planet.
Fiberon has completed a product lifecycle assessment 
and environmental product declaration to gain an even 
better understanding of its environmental impacts and 
future opportunities.
 See more at www.fiberonbalance.com.
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*PE composite decking and cladding refers to our Fiberon products that 
are made from post-industrial wood and polyethylene, or “PE,” which is 
the most common plastic in use today. These products account for the 
vast majority of the decking and cladding products Fiberon makes. 
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Master Lock: Protecting People at Work
Master Lock offers a comprehensive portfolio 
of safety padlocks, lockout devices and expert 
consulting services providing businesses 
end-to-end safety lockout solutions that help 
keep their workers safe on the job and ensure 
compliance with OSHA Standard 1910.147 
Control of Hazardous Energy.
Master Lock can provide companies the tools 
and guidance to implement lockout/tagout 
best practices to help achieve their safety 
goals of keeping their employees and work 
environments safe.
OUTDOORS & SECURITY
CONTINUED
DID YOU KNOW

ENERGY STAR® 
certified windows 
represent about 
two-thirds of 
all LARSON’s 
residential storm 
window sales.
DID YOU KNOW

Safety products 
and services make 
up 14% of Master 
Lock’s sales.
LARSON Energy-Efficient Storm Windows
As a leader in the storm door category, 
associates from LARSON were invited to 
work with the U.S. Department of Energy on 
setting a new ENERGY STAR® standard for 
storm windows to help homeowners conserve 
energy. The new standard was released in 
late 2018, and as the first manufacturer to 
certify its storm windows to the new standard, 
LARSON began to sell ENERGY STAR® certified 
storm windows in 2019. In its inaugural year, 
LARSON led ENERGY STAR® certified storm 
window adoption across all major home 
improvement retailers.
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Cabinets
Quality Cabinets
MasterBrand Cabinets is the leading kitchen and bath 
residential cabinet manufacturer in North America. 
On average, we produce more than 55,000 cabinets 
each day.
Quality to Keep Up with Busy Homes
Like so many other Fortune Brands products, 
homeowners can expect to enjoy their cabinets for a long 
time. In fact, the typical homeowner keeps their cabinets 
for about 25 years. We make sure to offer products that 
can withstand the activity of a busy family.
MasterBrand Cabinets participates in the Kitchen 
Cabinet Manufacturer’s Association’s (KCMA) stringent 
Performance and Construction Standard for kitchen and 
vanity cabinets. Cabinets that bear the KCMA Quality 
Certification seal are recognized in the marketplace 
as superior products, capable of withstanding typical 
household use better and longer.
Recognized by the Environmental Stewardship 
Program (ESP)
Most of our cabinets are certified in the KCMA’s 
Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP). The ESP 
recognizes companies that demonstrate the use of 
environmentally responsible materials in cabinet products 
and minimize their environmental impact in their 
manufacturing processes. 
The ESP certification is the only environmental 
certification program that specifically focuses on the 
holistic manufacturing process of kitchen and bath 
cabinets. It is awarded based on compliance in five 
categories: air quality and pollution prevention, resource 
sustainability, waste minimization, environmental 
stewardship, and community relations. The ESP is also 
aligned with the National Association of Home Builders’ 
Green Home Building Guidelines.
Cabinets that bear 
the KCMA Quality 
Certification seal 
are recognized in 
the marketplace as 
superior products.
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Proud to Partner with the National 
Forest Foundation
MasterBrand Cabinets partners with the National Forest 
Foundation (NFF), the nonprofit partner of the U.S. 
Forest Service. NFF works with the U.S. Forest Service 
and thousands of Americans each year to promote the health and public 
enjoyment of our 193-million-acre National Forest System, which accounts for 
roughly 8% of the total land area in the United States.
Working with the U.S. Forest Service and partners, the NFF leverages best 
thinking, conservation capacity, and community action to measurably improve 
the health of the nation’s National Forests and Grasslands.
MasterBrand Cabinets supports NFF’s campaign to plant 50 million trees across 
national forests. Tree planting mitigates climate change, improves water quality, 
supports wildfire recovery and more. We are proud to continue our partnership 
with the National Forest Foundation.
Our Critical Ingredient: Wood
Cabinets are an essential component of a home and 
wood-based materials continue to be the best material for 
producing them. While trees are one of Earth’s renewable 
resources, it is essential that we follow strict wood 
sourcing practices that promote sustainable forestry.
Hardwood
More than 80% of our solid wood spend is derived from 
supply that originates in the United States and Canada, 
countries with strict rules to promote the health of forests. 
Composite Wood
We buy composite wood components, including medium 
density fiberboard and plywood. These are usually made 
from wood scraps, helping to make more efficient use of 
trees. Composite wood products are durable and meet 
our quality standards, helping MasterBrand Cabinets 
deliver value-priced cabinets in the styles and finishes 
consumers want.
MASTERBRAND CABINETS
CONTINUED
RESPONSIBLE 
WOOD SOURCING

We are using our leading 
position to promote 
responsible wood 
sourcing compliance. 

See page 67 to 
learn more.
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Environmental
Fortune Brands believes the protection of our natural resources 
is important to our business. We strive to reduce the energy, 
water and materials we use, as well as reduce, reuse or recycle the 
waste generated.
In This Section:
25	 Carbon Emissions & Energy
28	 Conserving Water
30	 Waste Reduction
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Carbon Emissions & Energy
Why It’s Important
Along with scientists, economists and investors, 
Fortune Brands recognizes that climate change needs 
to be quickly and comprehensively addressed to help 
people live safe and healthy lives, and to ensure we can 
contribute to an economy that is strong and sustainable. 
We are committed to being part of solutions to protect 
the Earth.
Our Approach
We are committed to reducing our carbon impact on 
the environment while continuing to manufacture our 
products, serve our customers and create value for all 
our stakeholders. We have invested in new software 
and systems to improve and streamline environmental 
data collection processes, capture global data, enhance 
future reporting, and better evaluate opportunities. This 
data is key to helping us understand our direct carbon 
emission impacts and to set environmental goals. In 2021, 
we set our first-ever carbon reduction and renewable 
energy goals.
Our Goals
In 2021, we set goals to reduce our absolute Scope 1 and 2 
carbon emissions by 30% by the year 2030, and to offset 
50% of our electricity usage with renewable sources 
by 2030.
How We’ll Achieve These Goals
To help reach our goals, Fortune Brands currently plans 
to identify and help fund a renewable energy project by 
entering into a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA). 
By supporting a renewable energy project, we will source 
clean power to match our electricity needs, address our 
carbon emissions and contribute to adding long-term 
green energy options to the existing supply of energy in 
the United States.
We feel our goals and path to achieve them are both 
appropriate for our industry and realistic. As we work 
toward these targets, we will also remain open as new 
or more options to reduce carbon emissions become 
available in the future.
Carbon Mitigation Strategy
Our carbon mitigation strategy includes:
	
●
Supporting renewable energy: We plan to enter into a 
VPPA for a project that generates renewable energy. 
	
●
Reducing our own energy usage: The majority of our 
locations have switched to energy-efficient lighting, 
and we routinely check and repair our equipment to 
ensure it is running efficiently. We also invest in new 
equipment that is more energy efficient. While we 
have already taken many actions to run more energy-
efficient operations, we are on the lookout for more 
opportunities to conserve energy.
	
●
Investing in making responsible products: 
Manufacturing energy-efficient Therma-Tru doors, 
energy-efficient LARSON storm windows, using 
recycled inputs as the main components for our Fiberon 
PE composite decking, and responsibly sourcing wood 
for our cabinets are all part of how we can help to 
mitigate carbon emissions.
	
●
Partnering to mitigate climate change: Through our 
support of the National Forest Foundation and their 
tree planting campaign, we are part of that non-profit’s 
climate-change-fighting effort to plant 50 million trees 
across the United States’ national forests.
2030 GOALS
ESTABLISHED

30% reduction in 
absolute Scope 1 
and Scope 2 carbon 
emissions by 2030.

Offset 50% of our 
electricity usage with 
renewable sources 
by 2030.
USING TCFD

Fortune Brands is 
using the Task Force on 
Climate-related Financial 
Disclosures to discuss 
climate-related risks 
and opportunities.
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Energy Usage
Global Carbon Emissions and Energy Usage
Global reporting of carbon emissions and energy usage begin in 2020.
Our energy data is based on the criteria for Scope 1 direct and Scope 2 electricity indirect GHG emissions, as defined by 
the GHG Protocol. Direct GHG emissions, or Scope 1, occur from sources that are owned or controlled by the company, 
for example, emissions from combustion in owned or controlled boilers, furnaces, vehicles, etc. Electricity indirect GHG 
emissions, or Scope 2, accounts for GHG emissions from the generation of purchased electricity consumed by the company. 
Purchased electricity is defined as electricity that is purchased or otherwise brought into the organizational boundary of the 
company. Scope 2 emissions physically occur at the facility where electricity is generated.
Environmental metrics from acquired businesses are generally included for the year in which the acquisition took place. 
LARSON is included in 2021 data.
2021 Global Carbon Emissions by Geography 
In metric tons of CO2
  U.S. 
  Outside U.S. 
76%
24%
Metric
2020
2021
Scope 1 — Raw CO2 from Energy Used 
(In metric tons of CO2) 
68,454
70,923
Scope 2 — Raw CO2 from Energy Used 
(In metric tons of CO2)
211,183
220,103
Total Scope — Raw CO2 from Energy Used
(In metric tons of CO2)
279,637
291,026
CO2 Intensity from Energy Used
(In metric tons of CO2 / Unit net global sales (x10-5))
4.59
3.80
Total Energy (In million GJ)
3.12
3.25
Electricity (In million kWh)
488
509
Natural Gas (In million therms)
12.94
13.40
Renewable Energy Goal
No
Yes
CARBON EMISSIONS & ENERGY
CONTINUED
2021 Global Carbon Emissions by Type
As a percentage of total global Scope 1 and 
Scope 2 emissions
  Electricity (Scope 2)
  Natural Gas (Scope 1)
24%
76%
Global Energy Intensity
In metric tons of CO2 / Unit net global sales (x10-5)
2020 
2021 
3.80
4.59
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U.S. Carbon Emissions and Energy Usage
Our energy data is based on the criteria for Scope 1 direct and Scope 2 electricity indirect GHG emissions, as defined by 
the GHG Protocol. Direct GHG emissions, or Scope 1, occur from sources that are owned or controlled by the company, 
for example, emissions from combustion in owned or controlled boilers, furnaces, vehicles, etc. Electricity indirect GHG 
emissions, or Scope 2, accounts for GHG emissions from the generation of purchased electricity consumed by the company. 
Purchased electricity is defined as electricity that is purchased or otherwise brought into the organizational boundary of the 
company. Scope 2 emissions physically occur at the facility where electricity is generated.
Prior data for Scope 2 — Raw CO2 from Energy Used, Total Scope — Raw CO2 from Energy Used and CO2 
Intensity from Energy Used have been restated using the Environmental Protection Agency’s revised, March 2022 
Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies.
Environmental metrics from acquired businesses are generally included for the year in which the acquisition took place. 
Fiberon is included in 2018 data and LARSON is included in 2021 data.
Metric
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Scope 1 — Raw CO2 from Energy Used 
(In metric tons of CO2) 
50,411
66,590
64,780
55,445
55,978
Scope 2 — Raw CO2 from Energy Used 
(In metric tons of CO2)
127,152
152,033
160,150
161,454
166,483
Total Scope — Raw CO2 from Energy Used
(In metric tons of CO2)
177,563
218,623
224,930
216,899
222,461
CO2 Intensity from Energy Used
(In metric tons of CO2 / Unit net U.S. sales (x10-5))
3.95
4.75
4.66
4.26
3.47
Total Energy (In million GJ)
2.06
2.61
2.62
2.45
2.50
Electricity (In million kWh)
294
351
370
373
385
Natural Gas (In million therms)
9.51
11.90
12.24
10.48
10.58
Renewable Energy Goal
No
No
No
No
Yes
CARBON EMISSIONS & ENERGY
CONTINUED
Energy Usage
2021 U.S. Carbon Emissions by Type
As a percentage of total U.S. Scope 1 and 
Scope 2 emissions
75%
25%
U.S. Energy Intensity
In metric tons of CO2 / Unit net U.S. sales (x10-5)
2017 
2018 
2019 
2020
2021
3.47
4.26
4.66
4.75
3.95
  Electricity (Scope 2)
  Natural Gas (Scope 1)
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Conserving Water
Why It’s Important 
Water is one of Earth’s most precious resources and a key 
to having healthy communities around the world. Water is 
also a key component of Fortune Brands’ manufacturing 
process, with our decking and faucet operations using our 
most water-intensive manufacturing processes.
Our Approach
Our facilities track water usage to allow the Company 
to report on total water use. We rely on our operational 
and EH&S teams to identify water-related impacts to our 
manufacturing, primarily by finding ways to reduce the 
amount of water used, implement or maintain recycled 
water systems, or clean wastewater.
For example, our Fiberon plants utilize a closed-
loop water system for minimal waste discharge, 
enabling Fiberon to use the same water every day, and 
Master Lock’s air-cooled air compressor, which replaced 
the water-cooled air compressor in its Milwaukee, 
Wisconsin, plant, is enabling Master Lock to reduce its 
annual water consumption by about 15 million gallons. 
We continue to look for ways to improve how we manage 
water in the manufacturing process.
Most recently, innovative offerings like the Moen Smart 
Water Network exemplify how the business is leading 
the charge into a new era of monumental change in how 
people encounter water every day. Moen, our core brand 
within the Global Plumbing Group, is focused on creating 
exceptional experiences with water, and helping raise 
awareness around ways to leverage more water efficient 
products within the home. 
 Learn more about our partnerships that support 
water initiatives.
DID YOU KNOW

Our Fiberon plants utilize a closed-loop water system 
for minimal waste discharge, enabling Fiberon to use 
the same water every day.
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Metric
2020
2021
Total Water Withdrawn 
(In million gallons)
252
262
Water Use Intensity 
(In gallons / Unit net global sales)
0.041
0.034
Global reporting of water data begins in 2020.
Metric
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
Total Water Withdrawn 
(In million gallons)
213
263
235
196
217
Water Use Intensity 
(In gallons / Unit net U.S. sales)
0.040
0.057
0.049
0.039
0.034
Global Water 
U.S. Water
U.S. Total Water Withdrawn
In million gallons
Water Withdrawn is water we bring into our 
facilities, comprised primarily of third-party 
water such as municipal water suppliers.
2017 
2018 
2019 
2020
2021
U.S. Water Use Intensity
In gallons/Unit net U.S. sales
2017 
2018 
2019 
2020
2021
The reduction in water withdrawn for 2020 is mainly attributable to updated equipment and processes, and 
operational changes in key locations. Fiberon is included in 2018 data, and LARSON is included in 2021 data.
CONSERVING WATER
CONTINUED
Water Usage
217
196
235
263
213
0.034
0.039
0.049
0.057
0.040
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Waste Reduction
Why It’s Important 
For Fortune Brands, our responsible approach 
to business means finding a way to balance our 
commitment to environmental stewardship with 
delivering exceptional products. Reducing waste 
streams is better for the environment and can also 
help us save money.
Our Approach
All Fortune Brands’ facilities have a commitment 
to manage waste streams in support of our 
EH&S principles.
Many of our facilities use 80/20 techniques and 
lean practices to assess waste streams and help find 
ways to reduce, reuse or recycle. Some of the most 
common materials we recycle or reuse are wood, 
plastics and metals, and we participate in recycling 
programs in most of our locations for these materials.
While the proportion of hazardous waste we generate 
is low, mainly driven by the finishes and paint needed 
to provide quality products to our customers, where 
possible, we look for opportunities to reduce or re-use 
these waste materials. We adhere to global rules and 
regulations related to hazardous waste management, 
conduct internal audits of our processes, and ensure 
any associates who deal with hazardous waste 
receive the proper training. To complete our cradle-
to-grave focus on safe material use, we work with 
transportation, storage and disposal partners that 
adhere to compliant methods.
Our associates look for innovative opportunities to 
reduce our contribution to the waste stream. Their 
innovation and stewardship help us reduce our 
environmental impact and strengthen our Company 
with additional value creation.
Global Waste 
Metric
2021
Waste Intensity 
(In U.S. tons / Unit net global sales x10-5))
3.79
Waste Streams (In thousand tons)
	
Diverted (Recycled, Reused, Re‑purposed) 
176.5
	
Landfill 
109.3
	
Hazardous Waste 
4.1
Total Waste Generated (In thousand tons) 
289.9
Global reporting of waste data begins in 2021.
U.S. Waste 
Metric
2018
2019
2020
2021
Waste Intensity 
(In U.S. tons / Unit net U.S. sales x10-5))
3.45
3.37
3.16
3.13
Waste Streams (In thousand tons)
	
Diverted (Recycled, Reused, Re‑purposed) 
107.0
106.0
113.0
136.7
	
Landfill 
52.0
52.0
56.0
60.4
	
Hazardous Waste 
N/A
2.5
3.0
3.5
Total Waste Generated (In thousand tons) 
159.0
160.5
172.0
200.6
Reporting on U.S. hazardous waste data began in 2019.
Apart from the data presented in “Diverted (Recycled, 
Reused, Re-purposed),” in 2021, Fiberon used approximately 
59,000 U.S. tons of recycled plastic, and approximately 
92,000 U.S. tons of post-industrial wood. Our Fiberon PE 
composite decking and cladding is certified for containing a 
minimum 94% mixed recycled wood fiber and plastic content.
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Spotlight: Waste Reduction Efforts 
at MasterBrand Cabinets’ Ferdinand, 
Indiana Plant
Associates at our largest cabinets plant have 
been driving efforts to reduce waste. Associates 
recommended and implemented some simple 
changes to help make recycling easier, such as 
adding “recycling” signage and painting “wood 
only” on certain dumpsters. In 2021, the plant also 
added two baler machines, which compact waste 
to make it easier to recycle, and will be installing 
two more balers in 2022. Associates are also 
involved in continuous improvement processes 
like value stream mapping, which has helped 
to reduce the amount of waste produced in the 
first place.
Reducing Waste
Here are just some examples of how we are reducing waste and recycling at 
Fortune Brands.
	
●
Metals — Moen’s Design Reliability Labs recycled approximately 15 U.S. tons of mixed 
metals from faucets and plumbing systems in 2021. At Master Lock, we recycled about 
5,000 U.S. tons of metal in 2021.
	
●
Plastics — Master Lock recycled about 18 U.S. tons of polyethylene in 2021.
	
●
Wood — MasterBrand Cabinets uses — and reuses — a significant number of wood 
pallets to move materials. Wood pallets that can no longer be reused get sent to 
pallet recycling facilities, where available. Additionally, scraps from the cabinets 
manufacturing process get turned into boiler fuel, animal bedding and compost.
Brands that Leverage Recycled Inputs
	
●
Moen — In 2020, Moen began using plastic recovered from discarded fishing nets and 
ropes as an installation tool component for one of its highest volume products, the 
posi-temp valve. Products are being designed to use even more ocean plastic and help 
to make progress toward one of our Mission Moen commitments: to reclaim and reuse 
2,000 tons of our ocean plastic by 2030.
	
●
Fiberon — Fiberon PE composite decking and cladding is certified for containing a 
minimum 94% mixed recycled wood fiber and plastic content.
WASTE REDUCTION
CONTINUED
Associates at our Ferdinand plant established standard 
labels for containers to make recycling easier.
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Social
Our associates are key to our success. Keeping them safe, treating them 
with dignity and respect, and giving them a workplace where they 
can thrive are essential to winning in the marketplace. We work hard 
to train and empower associates in their role at Fortune Brands. This 
commitment to people extends outward as we strive to enrich the lives 
of our customers and communities as well.
In This Section:
33	 Safety
42	 Health & Benefits
44	Employee Engagement
45	 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
52	 Training & Development
54	 Enriching Communities
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Safety
Why It’s Important
Employee safety is our top priority. Providing a safe workplace is not only 
the right thing to do, it’s essential to maintaining our high-performance 
culture, attracting new talent and outperforming our markets.
Our Approach
Our commitment to creating and maintaining safe work environments 
is highlighted in our EH&S Principles and comes to life through our 
EH&S strategies. We keep safety at the forefront of everything we 
do. Associates participate in safety trainings, and we have increased 
awareness and mitigated risks around our most critical safety elements 
within our manufacturing and distribution operations.
We follow a behavior-based safety model that reinforces positive 
behaviors and empowers all associates to take part in driving a safe 
work environment by speaking up if they see unsafe behavior. Safety is 
routinely emphasized by leaders during daily huddle meetings, trainings, 
town halls, video messages and other communications channels. This 
culture of safety has helped Fortune Brands achieve best-in-class 
safety records.
Fortune Brands tracks key health and safety metrics at each of our 
businesses using our organization-wide web-based EH&S management 
system. Data regarding safety trainings, safety or security incidents, near 
misses and the business’ “Critical Elements” are tracked for full-time, 
part‑time and contract or temporary workers across our Company. We 
report on health and safety metrics, trainings and initiatives annually 
to the Nominating, Environmental, Social and Governance (NESG) 
Committee of the Board. 
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Our Safety Goals
We are proud of our best-in-class safety results. Our focus on leading 
indicators in addition to our key established metrics is just one part of 
our success.
We always have a vision and drive for zero safety incidents in our 
operations. The strategic initiatives around this vision have yielded 
many achievements and milestones through the years. 
As Fortune Brands acquires new businesses, we work closely with them 
on safety processes and controls. One of our most powerful mergers 
and acquisition synergies is that we make acquired companies safer 
through immediate assessment and investment in sustainable safety 
systems and establishment of safe work practices.
	
●
Fiberon, which was acquired in 2018, significantly improved its 
Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) after being part of the 
Fortune Brands family of companies.
	
●
We are investing in our LARSON team to help them adopt our safe 
work practices and standards. While the increase in 2021 for both 
FBHS and Outdoors & Security’s TRIR is mainly due to the addition 
of LARSON, we have already seen improvements in LARSON’s safety 
performance since Fortune Brands first acquired the company in 
December 2020.
Our Safety 
Goals
 Zero incidents for 
existing businesses;
 Improved 
safety for newly 
acquired businesses.
SAFETY
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Global Safety Metrics
Total Recordable Incident Rate and Lost-Time Rate include all global full-time 
employees, temporary workers and contractors under our direct supervision, and is 
calculated per 100 employees. Metrics from acquired businesses are generally included 
for the year in which the acquisition took place. Fiberon safety metrics are included 
starting in 2018. LARSON, acquired in December 2020, is included in 2021 data.
Metric
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
For Total Organization:
	
Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR)
1.40
1.23
1.20
1.20
1.34
	
Lost-Time Rate (LTR)
0.39
0.41
0.40
0.40
0.48
	
Total Number of Work-Related Fatalities
1
0
0
0
0
TRIR by Segment:
 
 
 
 
 
	
Plumbing 
1.0
0.80
0.80
0.70
0.53
	
Outdoors & Security
1.73
1.92
1.80
1.41
2.46a
	
Cabinets 
1.50
1.50
1.10
1.30
1.10
Fortune Brands Global Plumbing Group
Industry Average
MasterBrand Cabinets
Industry Average
TRIR for Fortune Brands Global Plumbing Group 
vs. Industry Average
TRIR for MasterBrand Cabinets vs. Industry Average
a  Increase in Outdoors & Security TRIR is mainly due to the addition of LARSON. Outdoors & Security TRIR 
without Larson is 1.80.
SAFETY
CONTINUED
SAFETY HIGHLIGHTS
3x better than industry 

Our TRIR at the Global Plumbing Group and at 
MasterBrand Cabinets is 3 times better than the 
comparable industry benchmarks.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics most recently available data for 
industry, as of March 31, 2022. We are showing industry averages data 
for Plumbing (Plumbing benchmark: NAICS 332913 plumbing fixture 
fitting and trim manufacturing) and Cabinets (Cabinets benchmark: 
NAICS 337110 household and institutional furniture and kitchen cabinet 
manufacturing) because we believe these provide helpful information 
regarding our safety performance. Meaningfully comparable industry 
average data for our Outdoors & Security segment is not available.
1.6
0.5
3.4
1.1
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Celebrating Safety Throughout 
Fortune Brands
We love to celebrate safety achievements, both big and small! 
In addition to highlighting major safety achievements and 
recognitions, we recognize individual departments, shifts and 
teams for reaching memorable safety milestones and for their 
important contributions to creating and maintaining a culture 
of safety at Fortune Brands. Groups have earned special gear 
and meals to celebrate their success, and their achievements are 
promoted organization-wide through the Company’s Connect 
app, one of our internal communications tools. Often, teams 
earning safety awards give back to their local communities by 
turning their award into a financial donation.
Safety Milestones & Recognitions 
Big Milestones
Our team has achieved some impressive safety milestones and 
recognitions over the years.
 Please visit our website at www.fbhs.com/corporate-responsibility/
safety-milestones-recognitions/ to see some of them!
SAFETY
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COVID-19 Agility & Response Recognition
In 2021, Fortune Brands won an 
International SOS Foundation 
Duty of Care award in the 
category of COVID-19 Agility & 
Response. The award recognized 
our organization’s outstanding 
response to COVID-19 in protecting 
the health and wellbeing of 
our workforce.
In particular, Fortune Brands was 
highlighted for having top management strongly involved 
in our COVID-19 safety and vaccination efforts, as well as 
for working with associates and reaching out to families to 
gain support from multiple stakeholder groups for being 
safe during the pandemic.
In 2021, we helped to host approximately three dozen 
on-site vaccination clinics to enable more than 2,700 
associates to conveniently get vaccinated. 
We also conducted a COVID-19 Vaccine Sweepstakes 
where we gave away $100,000 to our associates 
to encourage and thank associates who were 
fully vaccinated.
“Thanks to our teams for all their hard 
work throughout a very challenging time. 
Our strong response during the COVID-19 
pandemic was truly a team effort at all levels 
of our organization. This recognition is further 
evidence that our teams are world class and 
committed to keeping each other safe.” 
  Margaret Reddick, VP Total Rewards, Fortune Brands Home & Security
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Key EH&S Strategies
At Fortune Brands, six key EH&S strategies drive our operating 
companies forward in delivering best-in-class operations: 
	
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Integration precision
Critical Elements Program
Fortune Brands’ company-wide Critical Elements Program is an initiative 
to heighten awareness and mitigate risk on 15 critical safety components 
within our manufacturing and distribution operations. These components 
are identified as having the most potential for severe injury: 
	
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Contractor management
	
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Electrical safety and arc flash
	
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Combustible dust
	
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Confined space
	
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Fall protection
	
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Lock-out tag-out
	
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Machine guarding
	
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Powered industrial vehicles
	
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Dock safety and material storage
	
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Industrial hygiene
	
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Overhead doors
	
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Fire prevention
	
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Integrated emergency response
	
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Pre-startup safety reviews and 
management of change
	
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Physical security
We have also developed customized auditing protocols that score 
progress around each Critical Elements program component. In 
addition, we flag and capture specific incident data to enhance our 
understanding of causation and drive subsequent corrective action 
activities. We then modify our processes through a Plan-Do-Check-Act 
system and share lessons learned with the EH&S Leadership Council and 
senior management.
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Spotlight: 
Courage to Care
Associates in a courageous 
culture step-up, speak-up, and act 
outside of what is comfortable 
until it becomes comfortable. We 
see courage demonstrated when 
associates slow down to rethink a 
task, ask a co‑worker to wear the 
appropriate personal protective 
equipment, and in management’s 
uncompromising commitment 
to value the safety and health 
of every associate, visitor, and 
contractor. When we have the 
courage to stop, question and 
provide feedback — both positive 
and constructive — we create 
the fuel for sustaining a strong 
safety culture.
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Behavior-Based Safety Spotlight: 
MasterBrand Cabinets’ SHIELD 
SHIELD is the behavior-based safety program MasterBrand Cabinets uses for 
approximately 2,400 associates in its Huntingburg, Jasper and Ferdinand, 
Indiana, locations. SHIELD stands for Safety Here Impacts Everyday Life 
Decisions. Working safely at work and living safely outside of the plants is equally 
important. 
By observing colleagues and offering positive reinforcement for safe behaviors, 
our associates are making a positive impact in their work environment. Since 
2017, when the program was initially launched, our Cabinets teams have seen a 
dramatic increase in safety in the workplace and a decrease in recordable injuries. 
The steering committees at each site work hard to create safety action plans and 
help create a safer working environment for all associates.
Behavior-Based Safety Across 
Fortune Brands
The behavior‑based safety model is standard across 
the Fortune Brands organization and a natural tactical 
approach to achieving work environments where we have 
Courage to Care. Each business segment adds its unique 
branding on behavior-based safety and has flexibility with 
how it is implemented.
While the initiatives may look a little different throughout 
the organization, all our behavior-based safety programs 
share some key features:
	
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Focus on reinforcing positive behaviors and 
empowering all associates to actively take part in 
driving a safe work environment.
	
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Individual contributors and managers alike understand 
that everyone plays an important role in creating a safe 
culture, and everyone needs to  speak up if they see an 
unsafe behavior or work environment.
Focusing on a behavioral approach to safety has resulted 
in some big improvements over the years. We continue to 
reinforce behavior-based safety and instill and strengthen 
our safety initiatives in our recently acquired businesses. 
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EH&S Aligned with Lean Operations 
Our EH&S teams look to reduce operational risk to the lowest level 
possible and eliminate variation and waste in our processes. These 
tenants align with 80/20 concepts and lean thinking, tools we leverage to 
reduce complexity. Our EH&S organization helps to reduce complexity by:
1.  Developing standardized work to identify and train to the most 
efficient and safe process.
2.  Utilizing learning teams to review incidents for improvement 
opportunities and corrective actions.
3.  Including safety as a foundational element for Kaizen and 6S events, 
which also tie in EH&S’s continuous improvement philosophy.
4.  Integrating both management systems and Value Stream Mapping to 
eliminate non-valued work, or “waste,” in our operations.
Ergonomics
Industrial Ergonomics
Fortune Brands pays special attention to how we can prevent strains 
through increased awareness and specialized training. We measure and 
score risks associated with manual material handling and look for ways 
to reduce or eliminate the need to lift weight and distances needed to be 
taken, improve postures, and minimize force or vibrations.
Therma-Tru Ergonomics Spotlight
During Therma‑Tru’s new hire orientation, associates receive MoveSmart 
training. The MoveSmart program teaches associates to use their major 
muscle areas when doing heavy lifting to avoid applying force to joints 
that are more susceptible to injury. Specially trained associate coaches 
reinforce key program points beyond the new hire period. Therma‑Tru 
has also invested in new machinery and process improvements to remove 
points of higher ergonomic strain on our manufacturing lines.
Health & Wellness Programs for Musculoskeletal Issues
Associates on Fortune Brands’ medical plan can take advantage of a free, 
innovative digital musculoskeletal program to help discover healthy ways 
to manage back, knee, hip, neck and shoulder pain.
This unique program leverages physical therapists plus unlimited one-on-
one coaching to provide personalized treatments related to four distinct 
treatment paths: prevention, acute pain, chronic pain and support with 
pre-and post-rehab surgery. 
Each path includes advanced motion sensors, an all-in-one app 
experience, wearable pain management, plus access to experts, such as 
nurses, nutritionists, health coaches, physical therapy doctors, orthopedic 
surgeons and more. 
We receive a lot of positive feedback from our associates about this 
musculoskeletal benefit. For 2022, we broadened the services available 
and made it easier to enroll. 
Additionally, some of our locations also offer targeted ergonomics 
programs to help care for associates with sprains and strains. The 
Conservative Care program at MasterBrand Cabinets and the Active 
Release Techniques initiative at Master Lock match associates with 
therapists who provide therapeutic sessions at no cost to the associate 
with the goal of alleviating pain and learning how to manage and prevent 
conditions from occurring in the future.
“I have an old shoulder injury that has plagued 
me for years. Using this process over the last 
6 months, I have gained a level of comfort 
and mobility that I have not seen in years.”
  Cabinets associate
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Beyond Physical: Cybersafety
Cybersafety is a crucial component to keeping our associates 
and business safe. With the general increase in cyber threats and 
growing sophistication of cyberattacks, we know that protecting 
our digital assets and associates’ personal informational is 
essential to ensure our business can operate uninterrupted.
Fortune Brands has enhanced our teams and technology to 
better prevent cyber risks and shut down attacks. We’ve provided 
tools and extensive training to help our workers more easily 
identify and report a variety of malicious content, like emails, 
links and text messages. Comprehensive web-based trainings and 
reminders in our internal communications app raise awareness 
about the importance of cybersecurity and how to stay safe, 
both at work and at home. Periodic real-world testing with our 
associates is conducted to evaluate our progress. Our cybersafety 
program leverages the Stop.Think.Connect. campaign initiated by 
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 
Fortune Brands’ CIO reports on program updates and metrics 
semi-annually to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, 
as well as on an ongoing basis to the Company’s executives. Our 
cybersecurity strategies are guided by Fortune Brands’ IT Risk 
Management Committee, comprised of leadership from across 
the Company.
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DID YOU KNOW

Our cybersafety program 
leverages the Stop.Think.
Connect. campaign initiated 
by the U.S. Department of 
Homeland Security.
Our new team in Georgia.
Safety Training 
We believe it is our responsibility as a company to make sure people go 
home in the same condition they came to work. Robust safety training 
is the foundation of that commitment and our management systems. 
We require our manufacturing and distribution associates to participate 
and demonstrate knowledge in appropriate and required employee and 
environmental safety programs. 
As part of our Supplier Code of Conduct process, EH&S resources assist 
our suppliers with training on topics such as fire prevention, occupational 
illness prevention, and the importance of implementing health and safety 
management systems.
Emphasizing Safety From Day One
In 2021, Fortune Brands opened a new cabinets plant in Jackson, Georgia. 
Safety was an integral part of the onboarding process as teams learned 
their new roles.
Daily Huddles at Outdoors & Security 
Across our Outdoors & Security locations, including newly acquired 
LARSON, teams start each day with Daily Huddle meetings. These 
meetings ensure associates have the information and support they 
need to be successful. Working safe is one of the main topics at 
these meetings.
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Health & Benefits
Meaningful Benefits 
We value our people and offer a total rewards package designed to help 
associates and their families maintain or improve their physical, emotional 
and financial health. In 2021, Fortune Brands invested approximately 
$371 million toward associate health and wellbeing programsa.
Be Healthy: 
Benefits That Support Physical Health & Wellness
We place high priority on providing our associates with quality and 
competitive health insurance. Our leadership and HR teams work 
extensively to determine the best strategy to control rising long-term 
costs while providing quality, competitive health and welfare benefits.
Fortune Brands offers U.S. associates health care plans that are 
competitive in cost and value relative to the market. Associates on our 
health care plan are encouraged to take advantage of Company-provided 
services to help them stay healthy, save money and make the most of 
their benefits, which include:
	
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Resources to guide associates through a new diagnosis, find doctors or 
specialists, solve issues with medical bills, and support for finding low 
cost, high quality health care services.
	
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Telemedicine for easy, low-cost, 24/7 doctor visits, virtually or by phone.
	
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Virtual health screenings that include an at-home blood pressure 
monitor and easy-to-use blood test kit.
	
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A diabetes management program that includes connected devices to 
help monitor blood glucose, as well as coaching.
	
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Musculoskeletal digital program with access to experts and at-home 
exercise therapy for knee, hip, back, neck and shoulder pain. 
	
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Additionally, Tobacco cessation assistance is available to all 
FBHS associates.
Be Balanced: 
Programs That Support Life Outside of Work
Our associates are encouraged to take their paid time off and create 
flexible work arrangements that allow them to thrive both in and out of 
the workplace. Along with paid time off and flexible work arrangements, 
our businesses offer other work-life balance benefits, such as:
	
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Employee assistance program (EAP) that provides free counseling to 
our associates and their family members. The EAP is available to all 
FBHS associates.
	
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Virtual counseling visits through our telemedicine provider, for help with 
managing stress, relationship issues, depression and other behavioral 
and mental health topics. Virtual counseling visits are available to 
associates on our health care plan.
	
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Parental support program to help navigate associates and their partners 
through the parenthood journey; it encompasses preconception, 
fertility, surrogacy, adoption, pregnancy, postpartum and return to 
work after parental leave. This program is available to associates 
on our health care plan. Additionally, paid parental leave for new 
parents is available at most of our businesses, and we offer adoption 
assistance programs.
	
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Matching gift programs at most of our businesses that support causes 
that are important to our associates.
DID YOU KNOW

In 2021, Fortune Brands 
invested approximately 
$371 million toward 
associate health and 
wellbeing programsa.
a  Investment amount includes related taxes paid by the Company.
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Be Secure: 
Benefits for Financial Security, Now & in the Future
The majority of our associates share in FBHS's success by participating in 
a number of programs that include: 
	
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Annual cash incentive plan (bonus program) 
	
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Annual profit sharing contributions 
Additionally, most FBHS associates are eligible to participant in a 
Company-sponsored 401(k) plan and many are eligible to receive 
Company matching contributions to their retirement fund. 
Our associates also have access to personalized retirement planning 
services, budgeting tools, college savings resources, debt management, 
and other financial education and resources through our 401(k) plan. 
Through our cybersecurity awareness trainings and communications, we 
also reinforce what associates can do to protect against cyber-scams, 
phishing attempts and other malicious digital attempts that work to gain 
personal and financial information.
Be Inspired: 
Encouraging Personal & Professional Growth
Fortune Brands encourages informal and formal learning to support the 
unique learning needs of each of our associates. Our salaried associates 
have access to personalized, online learning resources, facilitator-
led classes and leadership development programs. Learn more here. 
Guidance on one-on-one effective conversations, setting goals, ways to 
reward and recognize, career development and other personal topics are 
highlighted through our internal communications app.
The World Beyond COVID-19 
Mental Health Care
Given the challenges and 
long-lasting impacts of the 
COVID-19 pandemic, the 
importance of mental health 
has never been greater. 
In the summer of 2021, 
Fortune Brands launched a 
mental health campaign, which 
focused on destigmatizing 
mental health issues and how 
to spot them. The campaign 
also incentivized associates 
to participate in educational 
activities, and emphasized 
our EAP and telemedicine 
counseling resources. We also 
piloted a program to offer 
on‑site counseling to associates 
at our largest Therma-Tru plant.
We continue to educate and 
provide resources to help 
teams avoid burnout, manage 
stress and develop healthful 
habits. Mental health is a topic 
our leaders continue to address 
throughout the year.
Increased Flexibility
Throughout our Company, 
we have moved to increased 
flexibility, empowering more 
associates to decide where 
and when they do their best 
work. Hybrid schedules, where 
associates work some days 
at home and some days in an 
office, have become the norm 
for our traditional “office” 
workers, allowing associates 
to gain more work-life balance 
while still getting to benefit 
from collaborating with others 
in person.
Additionally, there are more 
opportunities than ever for 
associates to work remotely. In 
our plants, we are also looking 
for ways to provide more shift 
flexibility through alternative 
schedules and an increase in 
part-time opportunities.
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“Love seeing what we 
are doing both in our 
communities and our 
facilities!”
MasterBrand associate
Employee Engagement
Fortune Brands’ First-Ever Global Associate 
Engagement Survey
In the Fall of 2021, Fortune Brands completed its first-ever 
global associate engagement pulse survey, reaching out 
to all of our 28,000 associates across plants, distribution 
centers and offices around the world. We achieved 
a 74% participation rate and we collected over 
30,000 comments.
The pulse survey is providing valuable insights into how 
our associates view the Company and their experience at 
FBHS. We are committed to taking action at all levels to 
make our Company an even better place to work.
Going forward, we plan to conduct pulse surveys twice a 
year. This cadence will help us to maintain our strengths, 
identify our opportunities, and asses our progress in 
making sure we are a company that retains and attracts 
top talent.
Strengthening Our Culture With 
The Connect App
Connect is our mobile app for associates. Connect 
allows us to reach associates — including the 
traditionally hard-to-reach associates in our 
manufacturing and distribution centers — with 
timely, targeted information about their location 
and the business. Associates appreciate getting 
information when and where they want, and can 
better connect their work to the Company’s larger 
purpose. Additionally, the Connect app generates 
real-time, two-way feedback by allowing associates 
to voice feedback through comments and polls.
Through the app, we acknowledge and celebrate safety 
milestones, as well as post reminders about safety — and 
cybersafety — practices. We also highlight volunteerism 
and community partnerships, sharing some of the ways 
our associates are coming together to give back to 
their communities. We recognize team and individual 
achievements, share business results and announcements, 
and encourage associates to take advantage of our 
many Company-sponsored benefits and financial health 
programs. Finally, our CEO and senior leadership team 
members use the app to share business updates, words of 
encouragement and gratitude to our teams.
“I love the feeling 
of community and 
belonging!” 
GPG associate
“I like reading about 
positive changes the 
company is making in 
our communities.”
O&S associate
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Why It’s Important
Our world is more diverse than ever. It’s important that our 
workforce represents our consumers and communities so we can 
better understand, predict and meet our consumers’ needs with 
new products. Providing innovative products and solutions is key to 
our business, and diverse environments help drive more innovative 
outcomes. Fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is 
also essential in attracting and retaining the best talent.
Our Approach
Our Company’s purpose is to fulfill the dreams of home. At its best, 
home evokes a sense of belonging where people feel welcome and 
safe, and are invited to contribute in their own unique ways. 
To fulfill our purpose for our consumers, we need to be in a place 
where our associates can fulfill their dreams inside the home that is 
Fortune Brands. Diverse teams are more reflective of our consumers 
and communities, and we know that as we build a Home for All 
within our Company, we will continue to excel. We succeed when 
everyone belongs.
We are taking a variety of steps on our journey to build a more diverse, 
equitable and inclusive organization, including unconscious bias 
training, inclusive culture councils, employee resource groups and 
providing learning resources. 
We are holding ourselves accountable for making progress. We are 
working toward aligning our talent processes to better recruit, retain 
and develop underrepresented associate segments at all levels. We are 
continuing the listening sessions with associates to continually assess 
the state of DEI across our locations.
We have key enterprise‑wide DEI aspirations to increase representation 
of people of color in our U.S. senior leader and professional positions. 
We also have aspirations for expanding our already above-industry 
metrics for women leaders.
In 2021, we formalized a DEI strategy, which continues and expands 
upon many of the actions we took in 2020 and 2021.
Home for All

We created the “Home for All” 
concept and logo to highlight 
actions we’re taking along 
our journey to create a more 
diverse, equitable and inclusive 
environment at Fortune Brands. 
This colorful cue helps our 
associates easily recognize how 
we’re advancing DEI, as well 
as how they can be part of this 
important work. By bringing 
our many actions under one 
Home for All statement, we also 
connect our DEI strategy and 
achievements to our Company’s 
purpose to fulfill the dreams 
of home.
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DEI Strategy
In 2021, Fortune Brands joined the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Expanding 
Equity program to gain access to more tools to advance our racial equity 
and DEI strategies. As part of Expanding Equity, select Fortune Brands 
senior leaders attended workshops focused on tactical methods for 
establishing a racial equity strategy, and identifying initiatives that can 
quickly be put into action. The result: a comprehensive DEI strategy.
Our DEI strategy revolves around four pillars: Attract, Belong, Promote 
and Influence.
	
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Attract. We aim to increase representation of professionals of color 
and women. We will identify key partnerships to help us recruit a more 
diverse pool of talent, standardize and optimize the interview process 
to help our hiring managers make fact-based decisions. 
	
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Belong. We will look for ways to reduce the barriers to inclusion 
through our policies, programs, business practices and education. 
“Belonging” is one of the attributes we are measuring in our 
engagement pulse surveys, and we are leveraging the feedback 
associates provided to help us do even better in this area. Additionally, 
we will continue DEI trainings and listening sessions.
	
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Promote. We want to better prepare our professionals of color and 
women for promotion opportunities into manager level positions and 
above, and will be launching mentoring circles to support this pillar. 
	
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Influence. We will publicly demonstrate our DEI commitment. Already, 
we have increased diversity at the highest levels of our organization 
— both our Board of Directors and our Leadership team — and we are 
supporting many community organizations that promote equality.
Fortune Brands’ chief human resources officer and other members of HR 
report on our DEI strategy progress to the NESG Committee of the Board.
More Inclusive Benefits 
In alignment with the Belong pillar of our DEI strategy, effective in 2022, 
Fortune Brands enhanced key parental benefits to be more inclusive. 
We now offer a program that provides all U.S. associates and their 
partners with specialized support through their parenthood journey, 
encompassing preconception, fertility, surrogacy, adoption, pregnancy, 
postpartum and return to work after parental leave. The program includes 
many providers who are experienced in serving LGBTQIA+ couples along 
their journey to parenthood. We also enhanced our medical plan to 
eliminate the requirement of a diagnosis of infertility, enabling same‑sex 
couples to also gain access to benefits such as in-vitro fertilization, 
embryo transfer and artificial insemination. 
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and Whistleblower Policies to ensure 
compliance in creating a safe and 
respectful culture.
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Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) 
In 2020, Fortune Brands launched our first enterprise-wide employee 
resource group, the Women’s Impact Network. In 2021, we added three 
more ERGs, and have plans to add ERGs for veterans, working caregivers 
and Asian Pacific Islanders in 2022. Our ERGs help us make progress on 
our DEI strategy’s four pillars: Attract, Belong, Promote and Influence.  
About our ERGs: 
Our Women’s Impact Network 
empowers and raises the visibility of 
women through networking, professional 
development, engagement, and business 
opportunities within an inclusive culture. 
Through Women’s Impact Network, top 
women leaders at Fortune Brands and its Board of Directors have been 
able to share their experiences with a broader group. This ERG also offers 
monthly professional development events called Sharpen the Saw.
Our Black Employee Impact and 
Networking Group (BEING) builds and 
sustains an equitable company where 
people of color feel truly included and have 
networking and mentoring opportunities 
that can expand their personal and 
professional mobility. BEING guest speakers have addressed inclusive 
leadership and the science behind bias that affects decision making. 
Additionally, through community outreach, this ERG demonstrates 
Fortune Brands’ commitment to issues facing the black community. 
BEING partnered with Together We Rise to decorate duffle bags that 
were filled with essential items for kids in the foster care system, and 
BEING members at our MasterBrand Cabinets and Moen plants in 
Kinston, NC, supported a holiday food drive for their community.
Pride Alliance is an employee resource 
group for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, 
Transgender, Queer/Questioning, 
Intersex, and Asexual community, 
including all gender and sexually diverse 
employees and our straight Allies across 
Fortune Brands’ companies. Pride Alliance elevates the visibility of this 
community and encourages individuals to be proud to be their authentic 
selves within a safe and inclusive work environment. Pride Alliance is 
partnering with Plexus, an organization that focuses on enriching the lives 
of the LGBTQIA+ community through various channels, such as work, 
mental health, and education.
INSPIRA supports and promotes cultural 
diversity by driving the professional 
development of Hispanic minorities within 
Fortune Brands. By elevating minority 
inclusion within the organization, this 
ERG aims to empower Hispanic associates to achieve more and be 
successful. INSPIRA members strive to make FBHS an organization 
in which everyone can make an impact, share their full potential and 
grow professionally, all while feeling a sense of belonging. With support 
from the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, INSPIRA hosts 
lunch-and-learn style events called “Éxito con Inspira” and professional 
development opportunities.
Local Groups
In addition to our enterprise-wide ERGs, some associates have even 
more opportunities at a local level. GPG continues to grow its Emerging 
Professional group, first launched in 2019, and the longstanding Women’s 
Engineering Network for STEM & Advocacy. In 2021, the cabinets team in 
Rio Bravo, Mexico, launched their inaugural women’s group, Linea Rosa or 
“Pink Line,” dedicated to empowering women in the workforce.
In 2022, we plan to add ERGs for veterans, working caregivers and 
Asian Pacific Islanders.
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More Actions to Advance DEI at Fortune Brands 
Unconscious Bias Training
Our most important 2020 initiative to increase DEI awareness across our 
organization was implementing DECIDE, an unconscious bias learning 
program facilitated by the NeuroLeadership Institute. This outcome- 
driven, digital initiative was provided to the most senior leaders across the 
organization in 2020. 
In 2021, we broadened our audience by offering the DECIDE training to all 
our people leaders around the world. 
The DECIDE program is helping teams to immediately acquire actionable 
strategies to break unconscious bias, unlocking the full potential of our 
teams and vastly improving the quality of our decisions.
Inclusive Culture Council 
In 2019, Fortune Brands launched an organization-wide Inclusive Culture 
Council (ICC) with the goal to attract and retain the best talent that 
represents the diversity of our consumers and communities and allows us 
to outperform our markets and competitors. The council is sponsored by 
our CEO and chief human resources officer (CHRO), and includes leaders 
from each of the businesses. The ICC’s responsibilities have grown since 
its formation. Now, it establishes enterprise-wide priorities and ensures 
each business unit is held accountable to diversity and inclusion goals. 
The ICC also identifies and promotes enterprise-wide initiatives that 
support an inclusive work environment.
DEI Councils
In addition to the organization-wide ICC, which views progress and 
initiatives at a broad level, each Fortune Brands business has set up 
its own DEI Council. These councils find additional organic, on-the-
ground opportunities for advancing the DEI initiatives that are important 
and unique to their business, as well as to Fortune Brands’ overall 
DEI aspirations.
Partnering With CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion
In the summer of 2020, Fortune Brands joined this movement, 
underscoring our commitment to ensuring our associates feel accepted 
and heard, and can fully contribute their unique perspectives to our 
business. As a signatory of the CEO Action Pledge, we also commit to 
continue to cultivate workplaces that support open dialogue on complex, 
and sometimes difficult, conversations about race, identity and belonging; 
implement unconscious bias training education to find and improve our 
blind spots; and continue to create and share strategic plans with our 
Board of Directors to further progress in these areas.
Our CEO and CHRO participated in the CEO Action Summit 2020, where 
members convened to discuss diversity and inclusion strategies and 
best practices.
We have also encouraged our associates to personally get involved by 
taking the I ACT ON pledge to commit to mitigating any unconscious 
biases, and act on driving more inclusive behaviors in their everyday lives.
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Advancing Gender Equality
Women are involved in 60%-70% of home product purchasing decisionsc, 
so it makes business sense for women to be on our leadership and 
product development teams. Studies also show that greater gender 
diversity in leadership roles also leads to greater innovation and fosters a 
more inclusive culture.
While women are often underrepresented in manufacturing industries, 
Fortune Brands is above benchmarks for manufacturing companies. 
In 2019, the first woman was named as president of a Fortune Brands 
business segment. In 2020, our Board appointed the first woman to chair 
Fortune Brands’ Board of Directors. As of 2022, women make up 40% of 
our Leadership Team. 
Fortune Brands has partnered with NextUp, a premiere learning 
and leadership community. FBHS’ Women’s Impact Network is also 
making strides to advance equity, including professional development 
opportunities, special speaker events, and by sponsoring 10 male 
colleagues to go through the “Beyond Allies” program.
With a strong foundation from which to start, we have aspirations to 
increase our women people leaders, and are following our DEI strategy to 
make progress.
Women's Engineering Network for STEM & 
Advocacy (WENSA) is an internal community 
of GPG associates who further the professional 
development of women in science, technology, 
engineering, and mathematics (STEM) so 
that they can contribute to the organization 
to their fullest potential. WENSA participants engage in professional 
development events, and get support to strengthen their professional 
network. Fostering a culture that supports women engineers strengthens 
our ability to retain this critical skillset and attract more diverse talent.
Women at Fortune Brands
As of YE 2021
Women in FBHS’s U.S. Workforce Exceed EEO-1 Benchmarks
  Women 
  Men
  FBHS U.S. Women 
  EEO-1 Benchmarkb
62%
38%
60%
40%
76%
24%
Leadership Teama
Total Workforce
Senior Leaders
U.S. All Salaried
Women
U.S. Women 
Senior Leaders
U.S. Hourly 
Women 
a  As of 2021 Form 10-K filing date.
b  Benchmarking data is from the most recent publicly available EEO-1 data for the Manufacturing Consumer Durables industry.
c  Source: 2021 U.S. consumer data from TraQline reports.
17%
26%
24%
40%
Global Workforce 
Leaders 
31%
42%
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  Associates in the U.S.
  Associates outside the U.S.
61%
39%
2021 Global Workforce 
by Location
See our global locations 
on page 12.
Global Workforce
As of Year-End 2021
2019 
% 
2020
%
2021
%
TOTAL GLOBAL WORKFORCE
25,650
 
 26,138 
 
28,056
Job Type
Production Hourly
19,647 
77%
20,064 
77%
 21,509 
77%
Salarieda
6,003 
23%
 6,074 
23%
6,547 
23%
People Managers
 2,066 
8%
 2,030 
8%
2,129 
8%
Senior Leadersb
218 
1%
 220 
1%
 201 
1%
Production Hourly
19,647 
77% 
 20,064 
77% 
 21,509 
77% 
Men
11,903 
61%
 12,514 
62%
 13,647 
63%
Women
 7,744 
39%
7,550 
38%
7,862 
37%
Salarieda
 6,003 
23% 
6,074 
23% 
 6,547 
23% 
Men
3,820 
64%
3,600 
59%
 3,878 
59%
Women
 2,183 
36%
2,474 
41%
2,669 
41%
People Managers
2,066 
8% 
 2,030 
8% 
 2,129 
8% 
Men
 1,486 
72%
1,473 
73%
1,532 
72%
Women
 580 
28%
557 
27%
597 
28%
Senior Leadersb
218 
1% 
220 
 1%
201 
1% 
Men
157 
72%
 168 
76%
152 
76%
Women
61 
28%
52 
24%
 49 
24%
a  Salaried population includes people managers and senior leaders.
b  Senior leaders who are people managers included in people manager total.
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  Production hourly 
  Salaried
77%
23%
2021 Global Workforce by 
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As of Year-End 2021
2019 
% 
2020
%
2021
%
TOTAL U.S. WORKFORCE
15,228
16,222 
17,248 
Job Type
Production Hourly
11,719 
77%
12,396 
76%
12,907 
75%
Salarieda
3,509 
23%
 3,826 
24%
4,341 
25%
People Managers
1,492 
10%
1,414 
9%
1,540 
9%
Senior Leadersb
184 
1%
194 
1%
168 
1%
Production Hourly
 11,719 
77% 
12,396 
76% 
12,907 
75% 
Men
 6,672 
57%
7,271 
59%
7,750 
60%
Women
 5,047 
43%
5,125 
41%
5,157 
40%
Salarieda
 3,509 
23% 
3,826 
24% 
4,341 
25% 
Men
 2,196 
63%
2,192 
57%
2,498 
58%
Women
 1,313 
37%
1,634 
43%
1,843 
42%
People Managers
 1,492 
10% 
1,414 
9% 
1,540 
 9%
Men
 1,067 
72%
1,026 
73%
1,113 
72%
Women
425 
28%
 388 
27%
 427 
28%
Senior Leadersb
184 
 1%
 194 
1% 
 168 
1% 
Men
130 
71%
 145 
75%
 124 
74%
Women
54 
29%
 49 
25%
 44 
26%
People of Color
4,731
31%
5,576
34%
6,326
37%
Production Hourly
 4,235 
36%
5,000 
40%
5,671 
44%
Salarieda
496 
14%
 576 
15%
 655 
15%
People Managers
206 
14%
 206 
15%
 236 
15%
Senior Leadersb
21 
11%
 20 
10%
 20 
12%
a  Salaried population includes people managers and senior leaders.
b  Senior leaders who are people managers included in people manager total.
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Training & Development
Developing Skills & Leaders
Our focus is to help our associates be successful in the job they have 
today, develop the skills to grow in their career and be ready for 
tomorrow. We offer relevant and accessible skills training in computer 
software, project management, communications and more, as well as 
assistance developing leadership skills, such as coaching and motivating 
teams. Career development is supported through feedback mechanisms, 
various tools and resources and encouragement to develop a strong 
professional network.
Supporting a High-Performance Culture
Fortune Brands supports performance management through effective 
and more frequent manager and associate one-on-one conversations. 
These “1:1” discussions aim to align associates’ work with the goals 
of the department and broader organization; provide two-way, real-
time feedback; and review development opportunities for current and 
future roles.
By promoting 1:1s, we’re supporting a high-performance culture, 
strengthening our employee engagement and helping to retain our 
top talent.
Salaried associates have access to LinkedIn Learning, an award-winning 
online training platform with a digital library of over 16,000 courses 
taught by real world experts. In addition to searching for topics specific 
to an individual’s unique needs, the Company also creates resource 
playlists on topics such as Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; goal setting and 
performance management; and tips for remote working and leading 
remote teams.
Supporting New Ways of Working
As we continue to offer more flexibility in where and when associates 
conduct their work, it’s important to help our teams adapt to new ways 
of working, which include more hybrid and remote-team options. We’ve 
shared guidance for how to set up at-home workspaces and schedules, 
manage teams in a hybrid work environment, support mental health, 
maintain flexibility and understanding, and leverage technology. In 
many of our offices, we upgraded technology to support better hybrid 
meetings and virtual collaboration.
Preparing Workers for a Faster-Paced, More Digital World
Our world is rapidly evolving, and businesses are becoming more and 
more digital. We are on a digital transformation journey to leverage 
data, technology and digital solutions to unlock performance for our 
customers, consumers, products, back-office operations and in new 
business models. 
To enable our jump to a more digitally-enhanced company, we 
are training many associates in new, Agile ways of working. Agile 
methodology will allow us to deliver solutions for our stakeholders at a 
higher speed. Associates who are part of Agile pods receive training in 
Agile methodology. We’re also providing broad Agile training to other 
key leaders who are not directly in Agile pods, to help them support the 
business and broaden their understanding of work tactics that are likely 
to become even more prolific in the future.
1:1s to Build 
a Culture of 
Performance
Across FBHS, associates use 1:1 
conversations to align on critical 
priorities, understand how they 
are performing and discuss their 
personal development.
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Front-Line & Mid-Level Leadership
The Fortune Brands TrueLeader program is 
designed to develop key leadership skills, 
such as empathy, communications, conflict 
management and talent development, for 
our front-line leaders. This program has been 
provided to about 600 front-line leaders in 
our operations teams across all businesses. 
We have expanded the program to include 
first‑level leaders in our offices. 
Our BEST program is a cohort-based, multi-
session, mid-level leader development program. 
In this advanced leadership development 
program, leaders learn how to build and sustain 
inclusive cultures, emotional intelligence, 
strategy development, team development, 
and many other relevant topics. We have 
successfully expanded this program across all 
of our businesses.
Accelerated Development
We support our high-potential leaders 
through assessments, executive coaching and 
individualized development planning. The 
Company makes a significant investment in 
ensuring our leaders are prepared for greater 
levels of responsibility and can successfully 
transition into new roles. As a result of 
participating in our accelerated development 
program, over 90% of participants have made 
significant development progress.
Sioux Falls Plant Recognized for Providing 
Employment Opportunities 
MasterBrand Cabinets’ Sioux Falls, South 
Dakota, plant was honored with the 2021 
Outstanding Private Employer (Large 
Employer) Governor’s Award. The Governor’s 
Awards recognize individuals, organizations and 
employers for their significant contributions to 
improving independent living and employment 
opportunities for people with disabilities.
Moen China HR Team Wins Award
The Moen Human Resources team in China 
were recognized with a Best HR Team Award in 
Greater China for 2021. 
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We have trained more than 1,000 
supervisors, managers and senior 
leaders in coaching skills, since 2018.
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Enriching Communities
Why it’s Important
Everyone wants to be proud of where they work. Being involved in our 
communities is one of the ways to build that pride. By helping others, 
we are supporting the communities in which we live and work, and 
we are also positioning the Company to better attract and retain an 
engaged workforce.
Our Approach
Through our Fortunate Giving program, we support organizations that 
positively impact housing and skilled trades, the environment and DEI. 
These partnerships are aligned with our purpose to Fulfill the Dreams of 
Home and our diversity mission to build a Home For All. 
Fortune Brands reports community contributions and activities quarterly 
to Company executives and yearly to the Nominating, Environmental, 
Social and Governance Committee of the Board of Directors.
~$9 million
Fortune Brands and our 
family of companies have 
donated nearly $9 million 
from 2017-2021 in cash,  
in-kind and matching gift 
donations. Our associates 
give their own time and 
money on top of this!
~$595,000
From 2017 to 2021, 
Fortune Brands has 
matched more than half a 
million dollars in support 
of our associates and 
their communities.
DID YOU KNOW
Above: 2021 events from left to right: Moen Earth Day activities, 
Fiberon sponsors Blitz Build with Home Builders Foundation, 
and Therma-Tru partnership with Jared Allen’s Homes for 
Wounded Warriors
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Community Giving
Fortune Brands has a strong heritage of giving back. In 2021, we 
reached our highest level of Company donations in recent history, and 
we are excited about opportunities across the Company to continue to 
meaningfully and impactfully support our communities.
Supporting Our Associates
Giving back is important to our associates as well, and we support their 
interests through volunteer opportunities and matching gifts. 
Volunteer Opportunities
All Fortune Brands’ companies engage in volunteer activities ranging 
from Habitat for Humanity Build Days to product drives for local 
organizations, volunteering at community food pantries and supporting 
local families with gifts or food during the holidays, and more. Many 
businesses also run employee giving campaigns. Some businesses offer 
designated volunteer days where associates can make a difference in 
their community on a work day without using their paid time off hours.
Many locations have associate-led engagement and community groups 
that direct volunteer efforts to the most meaningful situations.
Matching Gifts
Matching gift programs are offered in most of our businesses to help 
our associates increase the impact of their personal giving to qualified, 
nonprofit organizations, ranging from annual maximum gifts of $100 to 
$5,000 per associate. Rather than choose from a pre-determined list of 
charities, associates are encouraged to give to groups for which they have 
a passion.
Our Community Pillars
On the following pages, learn more about organizations we support 
within our community pillars.
Company Giving by Year: 
Cash & In-Kind Donations
In millions
2017 
2018 
2019 
2020
2021
Total Company Giving 2017-2021: 
Cash, In-Kind and Matching Gifts Donations
  Cash & In-Kind 
  Matching Gifts
In addition to these 
Company donations, 
our associates donate 
their own time 
and money.
$2.33
$1.16
$1.46
$1.45
$1.96
$8.36 
million 
$595,000 
million 
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Housing & Skilled Trades Support
Rebuilding Together
In 2021, Fortune Brands 
announced a three-year 
partnership with Rebuilding 
Together — a national nonprofit 
organization with the mission to 
repair the homes of people in need — to create the Dreams of Home 
community revitalization project. Fortune Brands has committed 
$500,000 through the project to support critical home repairs for 
underserved neighbors in communities near several of its operations, 
including the Chicago metro area; Northeastern Ohio; Rogue Valley, 
Oregon; and the greater Charlotte, North Carolina, area. Announcing the 
Rebuilding Together partnership was one of the ways Fortune Brands 
celebrated its 10-year anniversary of becoming an independently traded 
public company. We look forward to the opportunity to volunteer 
alongside Rebuilding Together on repair and remodel projects across the 
United States.  
Habitat for Humanity
Fortune Brands’ purpose of fulfilling the dreams of home ties right into 
the work of Habitat for Humanity. We are proud to partner with our local 
Habitat for Humanity chapters to build and rehab affordable housing for 
low-income, hard-working Habitat Partner Families by volunteering on 
construction sites, donating product and providing financial support. Our 
work with Habitat for Humanity is also a part of our DEI efforts to support 
diverse communities, and further overlaps with our focus to support 
causes in skilled trades.
We continued to show our support for Habitat for Humanity by 
sponsoring the Lake County chapter’s 5 Homes for 5 Families project 
with a significant $150,000 donation in celebration of FBHS’ 10-year 
anniversary. Our 2021 contribution has funded the construction of 
a new home in Lake County, Illinois, near where Fortune Brands is 
headquartered. This donation brings Fortune Brands’ total support for 
Habitat for Humanity to over $1 million since 2011.
Fortune Brands and our businesses have donated over $1 million 
in cash, in-kind and matching gift donations to our Habitat for 
Humanity chapters from 2011-2021. 
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Below from left to right: Therma-Tru, FBHS corporate and Master Lock associates 
participate in recent Habitat Build Days
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Skilled Trades
People who work in skilled trades, like plumbers, 
carpenters and electricians, are critical to our Company’s 
success. After all, with most of our products aimed 
at housing — repair and remodel, new construction, 
and commercial markets — we need plenty of skilled 
tradespeople to support housing markets and the growth 
we anticipate.
Our businesses support organizations that bring 
awareness to the benefits of vocational careers, like 
Mike Rowe Works Foundation, Lowe’s Foundation and 
The Home Depot Foundation. These organizations are 
elevating awareness of skilled trade work and promote 
vocational jobs as well-paying, rewarding, helpful to 
society and sustainable.
On a more local level, Moen is proud to partner with She 
Built This City, an organization that introduces women 
and young girls from diverse backgrounds to construction 
and skilled trades. Their pre-apprenticeship plumbing 
program teaches soft skills, on-the-job know-how, and 
job site visits. Additionally, Fortune Brands is a long-time 
partner with the Symbol Training Institute in Chicago, 
helping to fund scholarships for their Computerized 
Numerical Control training institute to help individuals 
achieve professional and career success through targeted, 
quality education.
Our Environment: Conserving Water, 
Protecting & Restoring Forests
Conserving Water
Partnerships with nonprofit organizations enable us to 
expand our efforts to positively affect the world’s water 
system. In addition to making water-saving products and 
incorporating ocean recycled plastics into our designs, we 
are proud to be part of many initiatives to engage people 
around water education and conservation.
Fortune Brands has donated $940,000 to The Nature 
Conservancy over the last decade, primarily in support 
of freshwater initiatives in the Great Lakes and around 
the world.
In 2021, Moen announced a partnership with the Chicago 
Children’s Museum on constructing a new exhibit called 
Moen Presents Water City, that will connect water play 
and STEM experiences for the next generation of young 
explorers and their families.
GPG’s contributions to Drink Local. Drink Tap. — an 
organization that inspires individuals to recognize and 
solve our water issues through creative education, events 
and providing safe water access to people in need — have 
helped build six water and sanitation projects in Uganda, 
and have educated thousands of students in Northeast 
Ohio. Moen also continues to support 5 Gyres and their 
work researching ocean plastic solutions and educating 
the public.
Protecting & Restoring Forests
Since 2019, we have been a proud partner of the National 
Forest Foundation (NFF), the nonprofit partner of the U.S. 
Forest Service. NFF works with the U.S. Forest Service 
and thousands of Americans each year to promote the 
health and public enjoyment of our 193-million-acre 
National Forest System, which accounts for roughly 8% of 
the total land area in the United States.
Working with the U.S. Forest Service and partners, the 
NFF leverages best thinking, conservation capacity, and 
community action to measurably improve the health of 
the nation’s National Forests and Grasslands. Over the 
last three years, Fortune Brands has supported the NFF’s 
campaign to plant 50 million trees across national forests.
MasterBrand Cabinets and Fiberon also support this 
multi‑year initiative. Tree planting mitigates climate 
change, improves water quality, helps combat 
deforestation, supports wildfire recovery and more. 
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In 2021, Moen 
announced a 
partnership with the 
Chicago Children’s 
Museum on constructing 
a new exhibit called 
Moen Presents Water 
City, that will connect 
water play and STEM 
experiences for the 
next generation of 
young explorers and 
their families.
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Yellowstone Forever
In 2022, Fortune Brands announced 
a new partnership with Yellowstone 
Forever, the official nonprofit partner 
of Yellowstone National Park, to 
provide cash and product donations 
over the next three years to help the 
park reach its sustainability goals.
Yellowstone has launched a major 
effort to revitalize employee housing 
and enhance sustainability efforts 
throughout the park. Fortune Brands 
will be donating products, such as Moen faucets, 
Therma‑Tru doors and cabinets from MasterBrand 
Cabinets, to help update housing for park staff and some 
of the park’s facilities. 
These upgrades will help the nation’s oldest national park 
meet its goals to reduce water consumption and conserve 
energy while increasing the comfort and functionality of 
employee housing and common spaces.
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In celebration of Yellowstone’s 
150-year anniversary, 
Fortune Brands will be donating 
products, such as Moen faucets, 
Therma‑Tru doors and cabinets 
from MasterBrand Cabinets, to 
help Yellowstone Forever update 
housing for park staff and some 
of the park’s facilities.
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Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
We strive to build a Home for All at Fortune Brands, and this conviction 
also extends to our charitable partnerships. In recent years, we have 
put greater focus on supporting organizations that are advancing DEI in 
our communities.
For over 5 years, we have partnered with the Ravinia Festival to support 
their Sistema Ravinia: Harza Nucleo student orchestra, part of their Reach 
Teach Play initiative to give students in diverse, low-income communities 
access to music education. Fortune Brands is also a proud supporter 
of the Beyond Sports Foundation since 2015, a nonprofit in the greater 
Chicago area helping student athletes in under-resourced communities 
realize their academic and professional goals beyond high school 
sports. In addition to financial support, Fortune Brands has recently 
expanded this partnership to offer internship and job opportunities to 
student athletes.
Our businesses are also committed to advancing DEI efforts with their 
philanthropic partnerships, including supporting local schools in under-
resourced communities, minority trade associations, organizations 
serving people with disabilities and more.
Supporting Local
While some of our giving initiatives extend across our organization, 
many more are selected and run at the local level. This helps us make a 
difference when and where needed, and supports our associates, too. 
Therma-Tru participates in Race for the Cure.
Sponsored by our BEING employee resource 
group, associates and their families partnered 
with Together We Rise — Foster Love to 
decorate and provide duffle bags and 
necessities to children entering foster care.
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In 2021, Master Lock celebrated its 100th anniversary. To help 
mark the milestone, the brand launched a Community Champions 
campaign, which highlighted citizens making a difference all across 
the country. Each finalist got to direct a donation from Master Lock 
to a charity of their choice.
 Follow us on LinkedIn 
to see the latest 
community events!
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Maintaining high standards by which we conduct our business is vital to our 
success. Our values of being Aligned, Agile and Accountable are essential 
to our culture and contribute to the ways that we responsibly conduct 
our business.
In This Section:
61	 Board of Directors
62	 Oversight of ESG
63	 Governing with High Standards
66	 Supply Chain
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Board of Directors
The Board of Directors and the executive team are 
committed to governing the Company with integrity and 
accountability. Strong corporate governance practices are 
good for our shareholders, associates, and our businesses 
and contribute to long-term value creation.
Board Composition
Our Board of Directors consists of 10 talented, highly 
experienced members and is led by an independent, 
non‑executive Chair of the Board. All members of the 
Board, other than Fortune Brands’ CEO, are independent 
under the New York Stock Exchange rules.
With their varied backgrounds, extensive experience and 
expertise, they provide counsel and oversee management 
of the Company’s businesses, consistent with their duties 
to shareholders and with the goal of maximizing long-
term shareholder value.
Board Refreshment
Our Board refreshment has helped further enhance the 
diversity, leadership capabilities and depth of experience 
of the Board. 
Effective on January 1, 2021, Susan S. Kilsby was 
appointed by our Board of Directors to serve as Chair. 
Ms. Kilsby has been a member of Fortune Brands’ Board 
since 2015, and has extensive investment banking, 
M&A, international business and board experience. She 
is Fortune Brands’ first female non-executive Chair of 
the Board.
Since 2019, the Board has appointed four new members. 
The appointment of Ms. Kilsby as Chair, as well as 
the additions of our two newest Board members, 
Jeffery Perry and Amit Banati, have demonstrated our 
Board’s commitment to refreshment and increasing 
diversity. 
In a short period of 
time, we have further 
enhanced the diversity, 
leadership capabilities 
and depth of experience 
of the Board.
Board Composition
Current Members as of March 2022
Independence

9 out of 10
board members 
are independent
Diversity By Race 
& Gender

40%
diversity
Tenure

6.7 years 
average tenure
  Women 
  Ethnically/Racially Diverse
  0-4 years
  5-9 years
  10+ years
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Governance Principles and Oversight
The Board has a set of standards that assists in the exercise of their responsibilities 
and helps create a common set of expectations for how the Board, its committees and 
directors should perform their respective functions. These standards can be viewed in 
Fortune Brands’ Corporate Governance Principles and Committee Charters.
The Board has three main Committees, which generally have oversight of the 
following areas:
BOARD COMMITTEE
MAIN AREAS OF OVERSIGHT
Audit
	
●
Oversees the integrity of the financial statements, financial 
reporting process and internal controls 
	
●
Oversees the performance of the external and internal 
auditors, compliance program and whistleblower 
hotline calls 
	
●
Monitors enterprise risk program 
	
●
Monitors developing risks, such as cybersecurity and 
climate-related 
Compensation
	
●
Develops executive compensation philosophy to attract, 
motivate and retain key talent 
	
●
Sets compensation for executives and grants equity
	
●
Sets performance metrics for the executive 
compensation programs
	
●
Oversees risks related to compensation programs 
Nominating, 
Environmental, Social 
and Governance 
(NESG)
	
●
Develops corporate governance policies and practices
	
●
Recruits, identifies and nominates director candidates
	
●
Monitors environmental, social and governance programs, 
progress and risks, including safety, environmental, 
diversity, equity and inclusion, talent and global 
citizenship initiatives
NESG Committee Shows Increased Commitment to 
Strategically Focus on ESG Initiatives 
Our commitment to sustainability, social responsibility 
and inclusion efforts reaches the highest levels of our 
organization. In 2020, the Board of Directors more 
broadly expanded oversight of Fortune Brands’ ESG 
programs and related risks to the NESG committee. 
This broadened committee oversight placed additional 
emphasis on reviewing ESG in a strategic, holistic 
manner, and underscored the Company’s commitment to 
meaningful ESG activities and disclosures.
New in 2021: ESG Steering Committee
Fortune Brands formed a cross-functional management 
committee in 2021 to support the Company’s ongoing 
ESG commitments. This committee assists the Company’s 
leadership team in setting our ESG strategy, implementing 
and monitoring initiatives based on that strategy, and 
overseeing ESG-related communications and reporting. 
The ESG Steering Committee reports directly to 
Fortune Brands’ CEO.
Managing ESG Topics in a Fast-Changing 
Environment
The ESG landscape continues to quickly evolve, and 
Fortune Brands has many ESG initiatives underway. The 
fast pace of change and breadth of activities has meant 
members from the ESG Steering Committee are reporting 
on environmental and social programs, progress, risks and 
strategies throughout the year to the NESG Committee 
and the full Board. Each year, management reports on 
FBHS’s overall safety programs and DEI strategy and 
progress. In addition, once a year, a select business 
segment (on a rotating basis) presents a detailed report-
out to the NESG Committee on specific health, safety and 
DEI strategies and progress.
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Compliance & Ethics Week
Fortune Brands Outdoors & Security dedicates 
a special week to compliance and ethics 
during which Company policies and values are 
spotlighted. Using contests and giveaways, 
as well as messages from senior leaders, our 
businesses affirm our commitment to doing the 
right thing, every day.
Why It’s Important
We hold ourselves, our contractors and our suppliers to 
high standards. Conducting business ethically, responsibly 
and sustainably is how we generate economic value.
Our Approach
Our responsible approach to business is interwoven into 
our daily work, from our accounting practices, to our 
dealings with customers, to our employment practices, to 
our respect for the environment.
Ethical Conduct for Associates 
The Board has adopted a common set of standards to 
ensure that the way we conduct our business is aligned 
with our values across our organization.
The Code of Business Conduct and Ethics applies to 
every Fortune Brands associate, at every level and in 
every location, as well as the members of our Board 
of Directors.
The Board has also adopted a Code of Ethics for Senior 
Financial Officers, a set of standards applicable to the 
CEO, CFO and principal accounting officer to ensure 
accuracy of our financial reporting.
Our Compliance Committee, which includes 
Fortune Brands’ CFO, General Counsel and other senior 
members of management, oversees compliance with our 
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which includes 
our anti‑corruption and U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices 
Act policies. This Compliance Committee reports to the 
Board of Directors annually regarding these programs, 
compliance and associate training.
ETHICS WEEK BINGO 
Bingo! Celebrate Ethics Week and learn more about your ethical 
responsibility by completing the bingo card below. Entries that complete 
three activities across or diagonal will be entered to win a prize. Cover your 
card to be entered to win a special Grand Prize!
To submit your Bingo Card and secure your entry, please complete this 
form. One entry per Associate. Entries must be submitted no later than 
12pm CST on Friday, November 19th.
Our Code of Conduct: 
Navigating the Workplace
Review our  
Code of Conduct
Reporting and 
Retaliation: 
Transforming Myths
Speak Up!: There Are 
Always Gray Areas
Download this Teams 
Background and use 
it for the week
What is Corporate 
Responsibility?  
Scavenger Hunt
Submit a picture in our 
Team Picture Challenge
Ethical Corporate 
Culture: Reputational 
Risk: Never Say Never
Speak Up: The 
Right Choice
Governing with High Standards
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Compliance Training 
Our compliance training program includes online and 
in-person trainings, new hire onboarding, and special 
events to educate associates on the importance of 
understanding Company policies, all applicable laws 
affecting our businesses, and how to comply with these 
policies and laws. The following topics are included in our 
compliance program:
	
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Harassment‑free workplaces 
	
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Handling material non-public information appropriately 
to avoid insider trading 
	
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Avoiding conflicts of interest 
	
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Appropriate use of technology
	
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Transparent and accurate financial reporting
	
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Anti‑bribery, and how to work responsibly with 
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Safety and environmental trainings 
 
Compliance Helpline
Our associates are trained to seek out 
guidance if they become involved in 
or aware of a situation that involves 
possible wrong‑doing or ethical 
misconduct. They are trained to 
understand the importance of bringing 
those concerns to their manager, a 
human resources representative, or the 
Fortune Brands legal department or 
Compliance Committee.
Associates can also relate concerns 
through the Company’s confidential 
Compliance Helpline, operated by a 
third party.
Information on how to access the 
helpline is available on the Company’s 
website and www.FBHScompliance.com, 
as well as internal communications 
channels, such as our Connect app.
Fortune Brands investigates any reports 
of ethical violations and follows a strict 
“no retaliation” policy for reports made 
in good faith. Concerns brought forward 
through the Compliance Helpline are 
reported to the Audit Committee on a 
quarterly basis.
Suppliers who feel that the Supplier 
Code of Conduct is not being supported 
may also report concerns through the 
Compliance Helpline or website.
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Anti‑Corruption Compliance Policy
Fortune Brands operates in compliance with all applicable 
laws, rules, and regulations, including the U.S. Foreign 
Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) that prohibits bribes and 
other improper payments to obtain a business advantage.
Our Anti‑Corruption Compliance Policy states that all 
bribery is prohibited. The policy provides guidance for 
avoiding questionable situations, and highlights the 
importance of keeping accurate records and appropriate 
transaction documentation. 
Our associates are encouraged to ask for help if they 
have any concerns related to the FCPA or any other 
compliance areas. They understand it’s their obligation 
to report any wrongdoing related to the FCPA. 
Good‑faith reports of actual or suspected violations can 
be made to Fortune Brands’ legal department or our 
third‑party Compliance Helpline. All reports of potential 
FCPA violations are investigated and reported to the 
Audit Committee.
Human Rights Policy
We’ve always held high human rights standards for our 
associates and our suppliers. In 2020, we formalized and 
published our Human Rights Policy.
 View our Human Rights Policy.
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Policy Against 
Political Contributions
Fortune Brands has never used 
corporate funds or assets to 
participate or intervene in any 
campaign of a candidate for 
public office, or to influence any 
political election or referendum. 
We continue to follow our policy 
against political contributions.
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Starting Off Right 
Fortune Brands qualifies potential suppliers on the 
basis of several factors, including quality, reliability and 
global citizenship.
Auditing Our Suppliers 
Fortune Brands’ risk‑ranking methods and complementary 
audit process allow us to focus our time and resources 
on supplier partnerships that adhere to the same strict 
standards we set for ourselves.
Across our organization, our internal management 
system processes support the International Standards 
Organization (ISO) and the Occupational Health and 
Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) certifications. For 
supply chain partnerships in developing countries, 
Fortune Brands provides support to help our businesses 
evaluate a new opportunity or existing partnership.
We take a targeted approach at assessing supplier audits, 
including using sophisticated risk identification methods. 
Fortune Brands utilizes a model that scores suppliers on 
key attributes, such as type of product, use of third‑party 
certifications and location. From this assessment, we 
identify the appropriate level of audit for that supplier. 
Suppliers who show areas for improvement are tracked 
for corrective action. Suppliers who fall below our 
standards and do not have the capacity or desire to make 
necessary adjustments may be removed. Fortune Brands 
supplements our efforts with tailored training, both 
internally and externally, on compliance matters, updates 
and best practices.
Supplier Code of Conduct
Our supply chain is a critical element in meeting our 
commitment to responsible business. We expect all 
suppliers and contractors to comply with our strict 
standards for the respect of human rights, workplace 
safety and protection of the environment in the 
work they perform and the services they provide, in 
accordance with our Supplier Code of Conduct. 
 View our Supplier Code of Conduct.
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Responsible Wood Sourcing
We take our role in ensuring compliance of wood sourcing 
seriously. Fortune Brands adheres to the standards of 
the Lacey Act, which prohibits importing, purchasing or 
acquiring products made from illegally logged woods.
We give preference to suppliers who participate in 
sustainability programs, such as the Forest Stewardship 
Council (FSC), Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and 
Canadian Standards Association (CSA), and more than 
80% of our solid wood spend is derived from suppliers in 
the United States and Canada. 
In addition to Lacey Act compliance, our cabinets 
business follows guidance from CITES, the Convention 
on International Trade in Endangered Species, which 
aims to ensure that international trade in plants is legal, 
sustainable and traceable. We use audits to help us 
evaluate new, potential suppliers, and we conduct ongoing 
audits for existing suppliers to ensure our standards are 
being maintained. As with any supplier who shows areas 
for improvement, we track them for corrective action and 
help them bolster their practices to better meet the needs 
of Fortune Brands and our customers.
As a leader in the cabinets industry, we are also 
committed to using our expertise to lead improvements 
in responsible wood sourcing. MasterBrand Cabinets’ 
sustainability committee advocates for improved 
responsible forestry practices and increased transparency 
in the wood supply chain.
The majority of our Cabinets wood supplier audits 
in high-risk locations are conducted by full-time 
auditors based outside of the U.S. and employed by 
MasterBrand Cabinets. Using our own associates — versus 
subcontracting auditors — has helped to raise the level 
of importance of wood compliance matters. Our auditors 
have a vested interest in compliance, and they help 
strengthen the supply chain by educating our partners 
and sharing best practices. 
Starting in 2022, MasterBrand Cabinets is reaching out 
to its largest solid and composite wood suppliers to 
gather more information around their vendors’ wood 
supply management and policies. By undertaking this 
comprehensive survey, which will be conducted on an 
annual basis, the business hopes to better be able to 
identify risks and opportunity areas, and use its leverage 
to push for stronger compliance measures. 
Learn more about our cabinets
Most cabinets from 
MasterBrand are 
certified in the Kitchen 
Cabinet Manufacturer’s 
Association’s (KCMA) 
Environmental 
Stewardship Program 
(ESP). The ESP 
recognizes companies 
that demonstrate the 
use of environmentally 
responsible materials 
in cabinet products 
and minimize their 
environmental 
impact in their 
manufacturing process.
To learn more about our 
cabinets products, visit 
the Our Products section 
of this ESG Report. 
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Learn more about Fortune Brands and our responsible approach to business 
with these helpful resources.
In This Section
69	 Links to Supporting Materials
70	 Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Index 
74	 Sustainability Accounting Standards 
Board (SASB) Index
78	 Task Force on Climate-related Financial 
Disclosures (TCFD) Index 
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  Annual Report
  Code of Business Conduct & Ethics (English)
  Code of Business Conduct & Ethics (multi‑language) 
  Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers
  Corporate Governance Principles
  Environmental, Health & Safety Principles
  FCPA/Anti‑Bribery Policy
  Corporate Responsibility on FBHS.com
  Governance on FBHS.com 
  Human Rights Policy 
  Mergers & Acquisitions History
  Proxy Statement 
  Supplier Code of Conduct (English)
  Supplier Code of Conduct (multi‑language)
  Whistleblower Policy
Links to Supporting Materials
Compliance Helpline For Associates 
& Suppliers:
855‑212‑7613
OR
 Visit our website at www.FBHScompliance.com
Enhanced ESG Reporting 
& Communications
Revitalized FBHS.com
In 2021, Fortune Brands revitalized its website to 
make it easier for stakeholders to find information 
on our ESG policies, programs and data.
ESG Data Sheet
Our 2021 ESG Data Sheet consolidates the key 
metrics within this report, as well as provides 
historical ESG data. 
 Visit our website at www.fbhs.com/corporate-
responsibility/esg-reporting/
Social Media & FBHS Stories
We share ESG highlights through our social media 
channels and new FBHS Stories page on our website. 
For the most up-to-date ESG developments, we 
invite you to visit fbhs.com/corporate-responsibility, 
our social media channels and our FBHS Stories 
throughout the year.
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TITLE
DISCLOSURE 
ITEMS
LOCATION / ANSWER
Organizational Profile
102-1 
Name of the organization
Fortune Brands Home Security, Inc. (FBHS)
102-2 
Activities, brands, products, and services
Pg. 11 “Company Overview” and pg. 15-23 “Products”
102-3 
Location of headquarters
Deerfield, Illinois, USA
102-4 
Location of operations
Pg. 12 “Where We Work”
102-5 
Ownership and legal form
FBHS is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock 
Exchange (NYSE:FBHS) 
102-6 
Markets served
Pg. 10-23 “Company & Products” and Annual Report
102-7 
Scale of the organization
Pg. 11 “Company Overview” and pg. 12 “Where We Work”
102-8 
Information on employees and other workers
Pg. 50 “Global Workforce” and pg. 51 “U.S. Workforce” 
Workforce is not reported by region as it is not material to our 
workforce goals.
102-9 
Supply chain
Pg. 66-67 “Supply Chain”
102-10 
Significant changes to the organization and its 
supply chain
Form 10-K
102-11
Precautionary principle or approach
Pg. 62 “Oversight of ESG”
102-12
External Initiatives
Pg. 48 “CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion” and 
pg. 67 “Responsible Wood Sourcing” 
102-13 
Membership of associations 
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM), Kitchen Cabinet 
Manufacturer’s Association (KCMA)
Strategy 
102-14 
Statement from senior decision-maker
Pg. 4 “CEO Letter”
102-15 
Key impacts, risks, and opportunities
Form 10-K
Ethics and Integrity 
102-16 
Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior
Pg. 13 “How We Work” and pg. 63 “Governing with 
High Standards”
102-17 
Mechanisms for advice and concerns about ethics
Concerns may be related through a confidential Compliance 
Helpline, operated by a third party.
Governance 
102-18 
Governance structure
Board of Directors
102-19 
Delegating authority 
Board of Directors
102-20 
Executive-level responsibility for economic, 
environmental, 
Pg. 62 “Oversight of ESG”
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is the independent international organization — headquartered in Amsterdam with regional offices around the world — that helps businesses, governments and 
other organizations understand and communicate their sustainability impacts.
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LOCATION / ANSWER
102-21 
Consulting stakeholders on economic, environmental, 
and social topics 
Pg. 7 “Material Topics”
102-22 
Composition of the highest governance body and 
its committees
Pg. 61-62 “Governance” and Committees and Charters
102-23 
Chair of the highest governance body 
Board of Directors
102-24 
Nominating and selecting the highest 
governance body
Pg. 62 “Oversight of ESG”
102-25 
Conflicts of interest
Proxy Statement
102-27 
Collective knowledge of highest governance body
Board of Directors
102-28 
Evaluating the highest governance 
body’s performance 
Corporate Governance Principles
102-30 
Effectiveness of risk management processes
Board of Directors
102-31 
Review of economic, environmental, and social topics
Pg. 62 “Oversight of ESG”
102-32 
Highest governance body’s role in 
sustainability reporting
Pg. 62 “Oversight of ESG”
102-35 
Remuneration policies
Proxy Statement
102-36 
Process for determining remuneration
Proxy Statement
Stakeholder Engagement 
102-40 
List of stakeholder groups
Pg. 7-8 “Material Topics”
102-41 
Collective bargaining agreements 
We respect associates’ right of freedom of association and their 
right to join or not join in labor unions. View our Human Rights Policy.
102-42 
Identifying and selecting stakeholders
Pg. 7-8 “Material Topics”
102-43 
Approach to stakeholder engagement
Pg. 7-8 “Material Topics”
102-44 
Key topics and concerns raised
Pg. 7-8 “Material Topics”
Reporting Practice 
102-45 
Entities included in the consolidated financial statements
Form 10-K
102-46 
Defining report content and topic boundaries
Pg. 7-8 “Material Topics”
102-47 
List of material topics
Pg. 7-8 “Material Topics”
102-48 
Restatements of information
Corrections were made to previously reported data in the 2020 
ESG Report in these areas: 2020 U.S. raw CO2 for scope 1+2; 2020 
U.S. energy intensity; 2020 U.S. total energy; 2020 U.S. natural gas. 
Prior data for U.S. Scope 2 — Raw CO2 from Energy Used, Total 
Scope — Raw CO2 from Energy Used and CO2 Intensity from Energy 
Used have been restated using the Environmental Protection 
Agency’s revised, March 2022 Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies.
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LOCATION / ANSWER
102-49 
Changes in reporting 
Pg. 9 “Key Enhancements to this Report”
Pg. 42 For 2021, the reported investment toward associate health 
and wellbeing programs also includes related taxes paid by 
the Company.
102-50 
Reporting period
Fiscal Year (January to December)
102-51 
Date of most recent report 
April 2021
102-52 
Reporting cycle
We strive for annual updates
102-53 
Contact point for questions regarding the report
Investor.Questions@FBHS.com
102-54 
Claims of reporting in accordance with the 
GRI Standards
This report has been prepared in accordance with the GRI 
Standards: Core option. 
102-55 
GRI content index
Pg. 70-73 “GRI Index” 
102-56 
External assurance 
We currently do not seek assurance for our report, as the scale 
of our operations and the resources required are prohibitive. We 
will continue to explore assurance options as they evolve, but we 
are confident our internal processes provide sufficient oversight 
regarding the accuracy of the information we report.
Economic Performance
103
Management Approach
Pg. 14 “Creating Value”
201-1 
Direct economic value generated and distributed
Annual Report
Indirect Economic Impacts
203-1
Infrastructure investments and services supported
Pg. 54-59 “Enriching Communities”
Anti-Corruption
103
Management Approach
Pg. 63-64 “Governing with High Standards”
205-2
Communication and training about anti-corruption 
policies and procedures
Pg. 63-64 “Governing with High Standards” and Anti-Corruption 
Compliance Policy 
Materials
301-2
Recycled input materials used
Pg. 18 “Mission Moen” and pg. 20 “Leveraging 
Recycled Materials”
Partial disclosure; this information is not available for other 
business units at this time. 
Energy
103
Management Approach
Pg. 25 “Carbon Emissions & Energy”
302-1
Energy consumption within the organization
Pg. 26-27 “Energy Usage”
Water and Effluents
103
Management Approach
Pg. 28 “Conserving Water”
303-3 
Water withdrawn
Pg. 29 “Water Usage” 
Emissions
103
Management Approach
Pg. 25 “Carbon Emissions & Energy”
305-1
Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions
Pg. 26 “Global Carbon Emissions and Energy Usage”
Pg. 27 “U.S. Carbon Emissions and Energy Usage”
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305-2
Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions
Pg. 26 “Global Carbon Emissions and Energy Usage”
Pg. 27 “U.S. Carbon Emissions and Energy Usage”
305-4
GHG emissions intensity
Pg. 26 “Global Carbon Emissions and Energy Usage”
Pg. 27 “U.S. Carbon Emissions and Energy Usage”
Waste
103
Management Approach
Pg. 30 “Waste Reduction”
306-1
Waste generation and significant waste-
related impacts
Pg. 30 “Waste Reduction”
306-2
Management of significant waste-related impacts
Pg. 30 “Waste Reduction”
306-4
Waste diverted from disposal
Pg. 30 “Waste Reduction”
306-5
Waste directed to disposal
Pg. 30 “Waste Reduction”
Employment
103
Management Approach
Pg. 42-43 “Health & Benefits” and pg. 45 “DEI”
401-3
Parental leave 
Pg. 42 “Health & Benefits” We do not report data on 
benefit usage.
Occupational Health 
and Safety
103
Management Approach
Pg. 33-34 “Safety” and pg.42-43 “Health & Benefits”
403-1 
Occupational health and safety management system 
Pg. 33-34 “Safety”
403-3 
Occupational health services
Pg. 38-43 “Safety” and “Health & Benefits”
403-5 
Worker training on occupational health and safety
Pg. 41 “Safety Training”
403-6 
Promotion of worker health
Pg. 42-43 “Health & Benefits”
403-8 
Workers covered by an occupational health and safety 
management system
Pg. 9 “EH&S Data Management Platform”
403-9 
Work-related injuries
Pg. 35 “Global Safety Metrics”
Diversity and 
Equal Opportunity
103
Management Approach
Pg. 45-48 “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion”
405-1
Diversity of governance bodies and employees
Pg. 49 “Women at Fortune Brands”, pg. 50-51 “Global and United 
States Workforce” and pg. 61 “Board Composition.” Partial 
disclosure; workforce breakdown by age is not reported as it is 
not a key metric for our business.
Public Policy
415-1
Political contributions
FBHS has never contributed money toward a political 
campaign of a candidate for public office, or to influence any 
political election or referendum. See pg. 65 “Policy Against 
Political Contributions”
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TOPIC
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CODE
FBHS RESPONSE
Energy Management 
in Manufacturing
(1)	 Total energy consumed, 
(2)	percentage grid electricity, 
(3)	percentage renewable
 
CG-BF-130a.1
(1)	 Total energy consumed in 2021: 3.25 million gigajoules. 
(2)	We currently purchase 100% of our electricity from energy companies.
(3)	0%. In 2021, Fortune Brands set goals to reduce our absolute Scope 1 and 2 carbon 
emissions by 30% by the year 2030, and to offset 50% of our electricity usage with 
renewable sources by 2030.
Management of 
Chemicals in Products 
Discussion of processes to assess 
and man age risks and/or hazards
associated with chemicals 
in products
 
CG-BF-250a.1
Fortune Brands does not use any chemicals, materials or substances that have been 
deemed illegal for use due to safety concerns. We have set clear chemical labeling, 
handling and process policies. All hazardous substances and associated wastes are 
managed properly.
When a new product is introduced to a manufacturing site, we conduct a review of the 
new product and all materials used in manufacturing. Safety Data Sheets are required for 
all purchased materials and chemicals, and are reviewed by our Environmental, Health 
& Safety team. All associates who work with potentially hazardous chemicals receive 
training, and we conduct appropriate periodic industrial hygiene monitoring.
This topic is most relevant to our Cabinets business, which uses a broad range of 
chemicals to provide high-quality coatings on cabinets. It has developed a list of 
substances that are strictly managed to maintain safe working conditions and ensure 
product quality.
Percentage of eligible products 
meeting VOC emissions 
and contents 
CG-BF-250a.2
Fortune Brands does not consider this metric to be material to our business or 
our products.
Product Lifecycle 
Environmental 
Impacts
Description of efforts to 
manage product lifecycle 
impacts and meet demand for 
sustainable products
CG-BF-410a.1
Increased demand for sustainable building products and packaging is driven by 
consumers, retailers, architects and builders that are responding to both consumer 
demand, regulation, or increasing focus on industry groups and certifications, such as 
National Green Building Standard, the U.S. Green Building Council LEED rating system, 
ENERGY STAR® Certified Homes, Passive House Institute, and Department of Energy 
Certified Net Zero Energy Homes.
Across the Fortune Brands businesses, sustainability is factored into design, including 
input materials and packaging. The Global Plumbing Group designs products to improve 
water savings while ensuring high performance and excellent user experiences; this is 
part of one of GPG’s key pillars: “Save, but don’t sacrifice.”
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Impacts (cont)
Not only does Therma-Tru design energy-efficient doors, it designs and manufactures 
entire door systems, resulting in superior air and water tightness, which helps conserve 
energy for the consumer. 85% of Therma-Tru doors are ENERGY STAR® qualified. 
We also strive to design products that can be manufactured with recycled input 
materials, when feasible. Fiberon PE composite decking and cladding is certified for 
containing a minimum 94% mixed recycled wood fiber and plastic content. Moen is 
incorporating recycled plastics in its designs for components, such as faucet docks, with 
a commitment to repurpose 2,000 tons of ocean plastic by 2030.
MasterBrand Cabinets uses right-size carton creation machinery in 17 locations to make 
just-in-time corrugated cardboard packaging for its finished cabinets. The customized 
cartons reduce waste, provide better-fitting packages to protect cabinets during 
shipping, reduce material handling and provide the business with flexibility to add or 
make cabinet model changes without corrugate material obsolescence.
Our Master Lock business works through retailers and take-back organizations to follow 
Extender Producer Responsibility regulations that require electrical and electronic 
equipment and batteries to be recycled at end-of-life. Our other businesses do not 
have formal take-back programs, however both MasterBrand Cabinets and the Global 
Plumbing Group handle returns and have programs in place to resell, recycle or reuse 
parts to keep those out of waste streams.
(1)	 Weight of end-of-life 
material recovered,
(2) percentage of recovered 
materials recycled
CG-BF-410a.2
The businesses currently tracking weight of end-of-life material recovered for use in their 
product manufacturing are Fiberon and Moen.
(1) Fiberon: Approximately 53,500 metric tons of recycled plastic, and approximatey 
83,600 metric tons of post-industrial wood were incorporated into Fiberon 
composite deck boards and cladding products in 2021. Moen: 220 metric tons 
of ocean recycled plastic was incorporated into products in 2021, including in 
an installation tool component for one of its highest volume products, the posi-
temp valve.
(2) Fiberon: PE composite decking and cladding is certified for containing a minimum 
94% mixed recycled wood fiber and plastic content. 
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TOPIC
ACCOUNTING METRIC
CODE
FBHS RESPONSE
Wood Supply Chain 
Management
(1)	 Total weight of wood fiber 
materials purchased,
(2)	percentage from third- party 
certified forestlands,
(3)	percentage by standard, and 
(4) percentage certified to other 
wood fiber standards,
(5) percentage by standard
CG-BF-430a.1
Fortune Brands meets or exceeds the standards of the Lacey Act, which prohibits 
importing, purchasing or acquiring products made from illegally logged woods. In 
addition, our cabinets business follows guidance from the Convention on International 
Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), which aims to ensure that international trade in 
plants is legal, sustainable and traceable.
MasterBrand Cabinets does not find wood fiber purchases by weight to be a valuable 
measurement tool as most suppliers use numerous other metrics to quantify wood. Our 
Cabinets business is working to better aggregate data across our large wood supply 
chain to provide a different metric that is more useful to our business and to investors. 
Additionally, MasterBrand Cabinets is working to better understand the extent to which 
our wood material purchases come from suppliers certified by a responsible foresting 
standard. To help our investors better understand the scale of our business and wood 
supply chain, MasterBrand Cabinets manufacturers more than 55,000 cabinets in a 
day. We use solid wood, particle board, medium density fiberboard and plywood for 
our various cabinet brands. More than 80% of our solid wood spend is derived from 
supply that originates in the United States and Canada, countries that have strict rules to 
promote the health of forests.
To a much lesser extent, Therma-Tru Doors also uses wood materials. In 2021, Therma-
Tru purchased approximately 24,000 metric tons of wood materials. Nearly 50% 
of Therma-Tru’s wood comes from wood suppliers that participate in sustainable 
forestry certifications, such as the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the Forest 
Stewardship Council.
In 2021, Fiberon used approximately 83,600 metric tons of post-industrial wood to make 
its PE composite deck boards and cladding products. 
(1)	 Total recordable incident rate 
(TRIR) and
(2)	fatality rate for direct and 
contract employees
RT-CH-320a.1
Fortune Brands’ direct and contract employees achieved a 1.34 TRIR in 2021 and 
0 fatalities.
We strive for zero safety incidents. A safe workplace is essential to maintaining our 
high‑performance culture, attracting new talent and outperforming our markets.
Our commitment to creating and maintaining safe work environments is highlighted in 
our EH&S Principles and through our EH&S strategies and Critical Elements Program.
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Workforce Health & 
Safety
Description of efforts to assess, 
monitor, and reduce exposure of 
employees and contract workers 
to long-term (chronic) health risks
RT-CH-320a.2
Fortune Brands has identified 15 Critical Elements, or safety components, that have 
the most potential for severe injury in our manufacturing and distribution operations. 
Each business focuses on the Critical Elements most relevant to its operations. The 
Critical Elements we are focused on are: 1) hazardous energy control (lockout-tagout), 
2) working safely within confined spaces, 3) machine safeguarding, 4) proper materials 
storage and dock safety, 5) fall protection, 6) electrical safety and arc flash, 
7) contractor management, 8) powered industrial vehicles, 9) industrial hygiene, 
10) overhead doors, 11) physical security, 12) combustible dust, 13) fire prevention, 
14) integrated emergency response and 15) pre-startup safety reviews & management 
of change. 
Customized auditing protocols score progress around each Critical Elements program 
component. In addition, we flag and capture specific incident data to better understand 
causation and drive subsequent corrective action activities. We then modify our 
processes through a Plan-Do-Check-Act system and share lessons learned with the EH&S 
Leadership Council and senior management.
We track health and safety metrics for full-time, part-time and contract or temporary 
workers at each of our businesses using our organization-wide EH&S management 
system. We report on health and safety metrics annually to the Nominating, 
Environmental, Social and Governance Committee of our Board of Directors. Additionally, 
each year one of our business segments presents a deeper review of health, safety and 
human capital initiatives.
ACTIVITY METRIC
CODE
FBHS RESPONSE
Annual production
CG-BF-000.A
Fortune Brands believes “annual production” is not a meaningful data point for a large, 
diversified company that produces a variety of products.
Annual sales
CG-BF-250a.1
$7,660,000,000 total 2021 sales.
Fortune Brands uses sales to normalize environmental metrics. 
Area of manufacturing facilities
CG-BF-000.B
Approximately 1,585,000 square meters.
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Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Index 
GOVERNANCE
FORTUNE BRANDS DISCLOSURE
Disclose the organization’s 
governance around 
climate-related risks and 
opportunities.
Board oversight of climate-related risks and opportunities
Our Board of Directors is committed to overseeing the integration of ESG initiatives and progress throughout the Company. In 2020, the 
Board broadened the role of its Nominating, Environmental, Social & Governance Committee (the “NESG Committee”) to include oversight 
of the Company’s ESG initiatives, strategies, and related risks, including those related to climate. Environmental and social programs, 
progress, risks and strategies are reported to the NESG Committee on a quarterly basis. In addition, the Board’s Audit Committee oversees 
the Company’s enterprise risk management (ERM) program, which includes some climate-related risks. In addition to reviewing the annual 
assessment of enterprise-wide risks, the Audit Committee is also updated on enterprise-wide risks throughout the year as needed, to 
account for quickly changing business dynamics.
Management’s role in assessing and managing climate-related risks and opportunities
The Company formalized an ESG Steering Committee in 2021. The ESG Steering Committee is a cross-functional management committee 
created to assist the Company’s senior leadership team in setting ESG strategy; developing, implementing, and monitoring initiatives and 
policies based on that strategy, including climate-related risks and opportunities. The ESG Steering Committee reports directly to the 
Company’s CEO. Representatives from the ESG Steering Committee report updates to the NESG committee. With the newly broadened 
NESG Committee’s role and many ESG initiatives underway, the ESG Steering Committee is reporting progress to the NESG Committee 
throughout the year.
STRATEGY
FORTUNE BRANDS DISCLOSURE
Disclose the actual and 
potential impacts of 
climate-related risks and 
opportunities on the 
organization’s businesses,
strategy, and financial 
planning where such 
information is material.
Climate-related risks and opportunities
The Company has identified the following short-, medium- and long-term risks and opportunities related to climate change. We consider 
short, medium and long-term risks to be those that could have a sizeable impact on our business within the next 1 to 2 years, 3 to 5 years, 
and 6 to 10 years, respectively.
Physical Risks
Short-term climate-related risks include acute physical risk to our operations and supply chains due to severe weather events. Any 
prolonged disruption in our operations — or supply chain — due to the destruction of, or damage to, any facility as a result of natural 
disasters, including fires, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes, could negatively impact our profitability and competitive position and adversely 
affect our results of operations, cash flows and financial condition.
To mitigate acute physical risks, we have created operational contingency plans, which include distributing production across multiple 
lines or facilities, and identifying alternate third-party suppliers. The adequacy of our partners’ supply is analyzed routinely in considering 
sourcing options and inventory planning. Business interruption and property insurance is in place for significant losses. On an annual 
basis, associates in storm areas undergo emergency preparedness training and store materials on-site to protect against weather-related 
emergencies. The Company also is strengthening its supply chain and has the agility to make adjustments as needed in the case of 
supply constraints due to severe weather events. Additionally, we have included climate-related considerations into our capital expense 
request process.
Medium-term chronic physical risk includes the impact of increased insurance premiums for our facilities located in areas more likely to be 
impacted by severe weather, including fires, tornados and flooding. Fortune Brands considers the likelihood of severe weather and natural 
disasters when deciding where to locate new facilities.
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Transition Risks & Opportunities
Market
	
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Risks: As the call from consumers for more sustainable products and packaging grows, we need to be ready to meet that need in order 
to continue gaining share. Additionally, we are subject to raw material and commodity price volatility that may be caused by weather. 
From time to time, we use derivative contracts to manage our exposure to commodity price volatility, and we enter into commodity 
swaps to manage the price risk associated with forecasted purchases of materials used in our operations.
	
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Opportunities: As the threats of climate change increase and awareness builds, we have an opportunity to engage new environmentally 
conscious customers with high quality options to meet their needs, and an added opportunity to successfully introduce new sustainable 
products. Climate-related opportunities are generally incorporated into product strategies at a brand level.
Opportunities for Our Responsible Products
	
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Fortune Brands has opportunities to continue selling and expanding its product offerings that have environmentally friendly or 
climate-aware attributes, such as:
	
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Water products from the Global Plumbing Group that help people save water, manage their water, and reduce energy costs 
associated with wasted water. Products like Nebia by Moen and the Moen Smart Water Network can help to significantly conserve 
water. The Mission Moen commitment helps to underscore the importance of water conservation and sustainability, and can make 
our Moen brand even more appealing to sustainability-minded consumers.
	
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Fiberon PE composite decking and cladding that is certified for containing a minimum 94% mixed recycled wood fiber and 
plastic content. The Fiberon Balance story, which also emphasizes manufacturing processes that conserve water and reusing 
almost all waste, helps to underscore the importance of sustainability, and can make our Fiberon brand even more appealing to 
sustainability-minded consumers.
	
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Complete door systems from Therma-Tru that are built to help protect against energy loss, keeping heat and air conditioning 
sealed inside the home. 85% of Therma-Tru doors are ENERGY STAR© qualified. Therma-Tru Thrive is the brand’s commitment to 
make safe and sustainable products, support the communities where Therma-Tru associates live and work, and leave a positive, 
lasting impact on the environment. Therma-Tru’s energy-conserving doors are part of this brand commitment.
	
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Weather-durable and storm-resistant decking, entry and storm doors, and security devices from Fiberon, Therma-Tru, LARSON 
and Master Lock.
Regulation
	
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Risks: We, like all companies, are subject to federal, state, and local laws and regulations designed to protect the environment. These 
laws and regulations could impose liability for remediation costs and civil or criminal penalties in cases of non-compliance. Compliance 
with environmental laws increases our costs of doing business. Because these laws are subject to frequent changes, we are unable to 
predict the future costs resulting from environmental compliance.
	
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Opportunities: Demand for our products and services could be positively impacted by the introduction of tax incentives for purchasers 
of our products and services that contribute to reducing energy use, conserving water, or that are made predominantly from 
recycled inputs.
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Reputation
	
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Risks: Like all companies, if Fortune Brands is perceived as being irresponsible regarding climate change, that may adversely impact 
our business and reputation. Management and the Board of Directors have been focused on assessing the current impact of climate 
change on our operations and taking action to contribute to renewable energy, and increasing the quality and transparency of our ESG 
performance and disclosures of our management approach — to better demonstrate our commitment to sustainability.
	
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Opportunities: Fortune Brands’ ability to demonstrate it is a responsible corporate citizen and is acting responsibly regarding 
climate change may positively impact our business and reputation. The more we can be seen as a responsible company, the more 
we can improve our ESG ratings, increase our investors through ESG outreach, leverage ESG publicity opportunities, and attract and 
retain talent.
To date, the Company has not undertaken climate change scenario planning.
RISK MANAGEMENT
FORTUNE BRANDS DISCLOSURE
Disclose how the 
organization identifies, 
assesses, and manages 
climate-related risks.
Our processes for identifying and assessing climate-related risks
The Company’s leadership team has identified and defined key external, strategic, operational, financial and compliance risks for the 
management team to consider as part of the annual enterprise risk management (ERM) assessment process. Each year, members of 
management review and rank the risks, and their risk assessment is reviewed at a segment level by the segment’s president and chief 
financial officer. Each segment’s risk assessment is aggregated and ranked at the Fortune Brands enterprise level. Results of the ERM are 
presented to the Company’s executive committee, as well as to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. During the ERM process, 
climate-related risks are considered a driver that indirectly influences components of risk, rather than a standalone risk category. For 
example, climate-driven risks to the regulatory landscape is assessed as part of our overall assessment of regulatory risk and the impact 
of weather events is assessed as part of our overall assessment of catastrophic loss. All risks are addressed with a plan to accept, mitigate, 
share or avoid risks.
Our processes for managing climate-related risks
All our facilities operate under a common set of EH&S principles, which provide an overall foundation for environmental stewardship. The 
specific ways in which each location manages climate-related risks varies due to the diversity of our business, the products we make and 
where we are located. We maintain contingency plans and production is distributed among multiple lines, or alternate third-party suppliers 
have been identified to mitigate short-term acute risks. On an annual basis, associates in storm areas undergo emergency preparedness 
training and store on-site materials to protect against weather-related emergencies.
To mitigate short- and medium-term risks, the adequacy of supply is analyzed routinely in considering sourcing options and inventory 
planning. Business interruption and property insurance is in place for significant losses.
We are addressing medium- and long-term climate-related transition risks to our reputation by increasing the quality of our disclosure 
around our sustainability programs and commitments and approach to managing our ESG focus areas.
Integration into overall risk management
While climate-related risks are already indirectly incorporated into our ERM program, we plan to more formally incorporate specific 
climate-related risks into our ERM process.
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FORTUNE BRANDS DISCLOSURE
Disclose the metrics and 
targets used to assess and 
man age relevant
climate-related risks and 
opportunities where
such information is 
material.
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emission metrics
Currently, the primary metrics Fortune Brands uses to measure climate-related risks and performance are Scope 1 and Scope 2 
carbon emissions.
2021 Global Carbon Emissions from Energy Used
Scope 1:  70,923 metric tons CO2
Scope 2:  220,103 metric tons CO2
Total Scope 1+2:  291,026 metric tons CO2
2021 U.S. Carbon Emissions from Energy Used
Scope 1:  55,978 metric tons CO2
Scope 2:  166,483 metric tons CO2
Total Scope 1+2:  222,461 metric tons CO2
Management uses this data to help evaluate opportunities for using renewable energy and to identify focus areas for energy reduction 
efforts. Additional information and data for prior years can be viewed in our 2021 ESG Data Sheet and 2021 ESG Report, both at fbhs.com. 
At this time, Fortune Brands is not tracking our Scope 3 emissions.
In 2021, the Company transitioned to a more robust EH&S data management platform, which can better accommodate the collection of 
global energy data. We expect to share global energy data in our next major ESG reporting cycle.
Targets
We have set goals to reduce our absolute Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 30% by the year 2030, and offset 50% of our electricity 
usage with renewable sources by 2030. Our baseline year is 2020 global operations (excluding LARSON). To help reach our targets, 
Fortune Brands plans to identify and help fund a renewable energy project by entering into a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA).
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Throughout this ESG Report, we refer to 
numerous trademarks, trade names and 
brands. Moen, Flo by Moen, Nebia by 
Moen, U by Moen, Riobel, Rohl, Perrin & 
Rowe, Shaws, Victoria + Albert, Fiberon, 
Therma‑Tru, LARSON, Master Lock, 
SentrySafe, and MasterBrand Cabinets are 
among the trademarks or trade names held 
by subsidiaries of Fortune Brands Home & 
Security, Inc., and are registered, pending 
registration, and/or common law marks in the 
U.S. and/or various countries.
Occasionally, in conveying information, 
we refer to trademarks of third parties. 
Such trademarks are the property of their 
respective owners.
Therma-Tru was awarded the No. 1 most-used 
entry door brand in the United States among 
residential building professionals, based on 
the 2021 Builder magazine Brand Use Study.
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. was 
named to Newsweek’s 2022 list of America’s 
Most Responsible Companies. 
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