CEO Today USA Awards

FIRM PROFILE Founded in 1880, The Davey Tree Expert Company is committed to providing our clients with the best scientifically based horticultural and environmental services in the tree care industry. For nearly 140 years Davey has been rooted in corporate responsibility—demonstrating environmental, social and economic stewardship in everything we do. Davey is passionate about our communities’ natural assets, the trees and plant life that make our world a greener, healthier and more beautiful place to live. As we work to advance the green industry, our employee owners are committed to providing solutions that promote responsible practices for the sustainability of the environment and society. Davey operates across the United States and Canada, providing a variety of tree care, grounds maintenance and consulting services. CEO Today USA Awards 2019 www.ceotodaymagazine.com - O H I O - 96 PATRICK M. COVEY CEO of The Davey Tree Expert Company ABOUT PATRICK M. COVERY As President and Chief Executive Officer of The Davey Tree Expert Company, I am pleased to introduce our seventh annual Corporate Responsibility Report, covering Davey’s performance and progress for the 2018 calendar year. 2018 was an exciting year that saw us pass the one-billion-dollar revenue mark while at the same time progressing towards our sustainability goals. At Davey, corporate responsibility is at the core of what we do and who we are. Our four pillars provide the foundation for our CR strategy: Safe Business Practices, Engaged Employees, Innovative Thinking and Sustainable Environment. Through these four pillars, we manage our most material environmental, social and governance efforts on a daily basis and create long-term value for our business— ensuring Davey’s sustainability for the next 100 years. As an employee-owned company, maintaining an engaged workforce is essential to our continued success. We recognize that providing opportunities for professional and personal development helps us attract and retain the very best industry talent. In 2018 we improved our central recruiting systems by expanding our regional recruiting hubs to support utility services operations, enhancing collaboration between the hubs, Davey Resource Group and Canadian operations. For nearly 140 years, the Davey name has been synonymous with the Innovative Thinking and the advancement of ecosystem sciences. Since John Davey published his book, The Tree Doctor, in 1901, Davey Tree has innovated and pioneered the latest in horticultural and environmental services. Today, we continue to provide solutions to some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges—from climate change to access to clean water. At our very essence, Davey is devoted to the sustainability of our planet’s natural resources. In our own operations, and through our diverse service offerings, we strive to deliver unmatched excellence as we advance the green industry. As we grow we continue to work towards our bold goal to reduce our global fleet fuel consumption by 35 percent per labor hour by 2023, from a 2017 baseline. In 2018 with the dedication of our employees we were able to reduce our fuel use while continuing to grow the company. With one of the largest corporate fleets in the U.S., we are working tirelessly to lower our carbon footprint by reducing fuel consumption and emissions, optimizing routes and promoting more efficient practices. At the same time, we are working with our clients to value, conserve and enhance their natural capital. Davey is committed to corporate responsibility not just for our business, but for the world. We recognize that our core services center around creating healthy green spaces while contributing to a thriving environment. We promote responsible and safe practices with our clients and partners and take the time to educate the public, where possible. We invest in the continued education and development of our employees, as they are the future of our company. We’re proud of our founder John Davey’s innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit, and as an employee- owned company, we look forward to carrying on his legacy for many years to come. www.davey.com