Hypertherm shares record corporate social responsibility results in new report

Hypertherm, a manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software based in Hanover, N.H., has released its annual corporate social responsibility report, showing record results in all areas measured by the company.

In 2017, for the first time ever, associates each received 32 hours of paid time off to volunteer. This eight-hour increase over prior years led to a new service record with more than 86 percent of associates serving a combined 25,601 hours in 20 countries. In addition to its volunteer program, Hypertherm provided support to health and wellness, education, food and shelter, STEM, and environmental nonprofits through its HOPE (Hypertherm Owners’ Philanthropic Endeavors) Foundation.

The company diverted 98.2 percent of its waste from landfills in 2017, recorded its best year of operational energy efficiency since 2010, and decreased its water usage and logistics footprint. The company also posted a safety incidence rate of 1.9 percent compared with an industry average of 4.1 percent.