Announces new multi‑year sustainability goals to accelerate progress across global operations

The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC), a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment, today released its fiscal 2025 Sustainability Impact Report. The annual report highlights the company’s continued focus and progress toward its strategic priorities while introducing new sustainability commitments to drive further impact. The full report can be found at www.thetorocompany.com/sustainability.

“We believe that sustainability is a shared journey—one that empowers our partners, customers and communities to thrive together,” said Richard M. Olson, chairman and chief executive officer of The Toro Company. “By advancing responsible practices and innovative solutions, we are committed to creating lasting positive impact for people and the planet, today and for generations to come.”

TTC’s strategy in corporate responsibility is grounded in a purpose of helping customers enrich the beauty, productivity and sustainability of the land, and organized around three core pillars of Product, People and Process. In 2025, TTC completed and achieved meaningful progress against its first set of multi‑year impact goals. Building on this momentum, TTC is announcing a new set of goals to guide continued action and results across its global operations. These newly adopted goals include:

• By 2030, reduce absolute Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 15% compared to an FY25 baseline.
• By 2030, achieve a global Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) target of 90% diversion of waste from landfill.
• Foster a safety culture that results in maintaining a Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) at or below 1.0 through 2030.
• Deliver a more sustainable product portfolio every year through integrated New Product Development (NPD) sustainability gates.

Driving Innovation

TTC’s approach to product innovation is shaped through close collaboration with customers, grounding every solution in real‑world needs with a focus on safety, resource efficiency, responsible sourcing and technological advancement. Notable achievements in fiscal 2025 include:

• Created new sustainability checkpoints into the New Product Development (NPD) process to identify opportunities for delivering a more sustainable product portfolio each year.
• Introduced the Ditch Witch^® JT21 directional drill to combine efficient drilling with reduced environmental impact, using small entry and exit pits to leave surrounding areas largely untouched.
• Strengthened our partnership with The Battery Network to enable battery collection and recycling at Lowe’s locations across 48 U.S. states, supporting the safe and responsible recycling of high‑energy batteries used in outdoor tools and equipment.
• Launched Toro^® Spatial Adjust™ software for golf courses, transforming everyday turf management into powerful data-driven irrigation decisions through the collection of thousands of moisture readings during routine mowing.
• Expanded autonomous and battery-powered portfolio to help customers better leverage their labor resources, increase productivity and reduce engine emissions.

Advancing Operational Efficiency

Across TTC’s portfolio of global brands remains an enduring commitment to operational excellence throughout the product life cycle. Guided by lean principles and continuous improvement, TTC advances sustainability, prioritizes safety and upholds a legacy of quality across the entire supply chain. Notable achievements in fiscal 2025 include:

• Delivered significant productivity savings through initiatives targeting energy efficiency, reduced packaging waste, and enhanced ergonomic designs to improve workplace safety and productivity.
• Empowered employees at all levels to drive productivity through the Amplifying Maximum Productivity (AMP) initiative, resulting in more than 2,000 ideas submitted via the Productivity Generator tool to identify smarter ways to use time, resources and technology across operations.
• Launched a Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWTL) program aimed at streamlining waste processes across North American operations, diverting more than 18,000 tons of waste from landfill in 2025. The program continues to expand across locations and key waste streams, including hazardous, non-hazardous, liquid, solid, compostable, and recyclable materials.
• Strengthened governance and supply chain transparency by deploying a third-party platform across thousands of suppliers to modernize compliance data collection and centralize visibility on forced labor, conflict minerals, country of origin, and other emerging regulations.

Empowering People

To meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world, TTC is committed to creating an environment where employees feel empowered, valued and prepared. By investing in development, encouraging engagement and advancing inclusion, TTC is building a resilient workforce that drives innovation and creates meaningful impact in the communities it serves. Notable achievements in fiscal 2025 include:

• Achieved an approximate 57% reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) compared to 2021 baseline, reflecting several years of focused work to emphasize near-miss reporting and proactive hazard identification.
• Awarded scholarships to nearly 100 students, investing in the next generation of leaders and promoting academic excellence for employees and their families.
• Partnered with Habitat for Humanity to support sustainable, affordable housing through employee volunteerism and in‑kind donations, including irrigation solutions and battery‑powered lawn equipment to help new homeowners care for their properties efficiently.
• Welcomed nearly 60 interns across U.S. locations into a variety of functions, offering hands-on experience that helps them explore career pathways and build professional networks within TTC.
• Expanded on-site medical services to seven key manufacturing locations to support employee health and productivity.

The full sustainability report, which was prepared with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), can be found at: www.thetorocompany.com/sustainability.

About The Toro Company

The Toro Company (NYSE: TTC) is a leading global provider of solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. With net sales of $4.5 billion in fiscal 2025, The Toro Company’s global presence extends to more than 125 countries through a family of brands that includes Toro, Ditch Witch, Exmark, BOSS, Ventrac, Tornado, HammerHead, American Augers, Spartan, Subsite, Radius, Hayter, Perrot, Unique Lighting Systems, Irritrol, and Lawn-Boy. Through constant innovation and caring relationships built on trust and integrity, The Toro Company and its family of brands have built a legacy of excellence by helping customers work on golf courses, sports fields, construction sites, public green spaces, commercial and residential properties and agricultural operations. For more information, visit www.thetorocompany.com.

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