BRP Inc..
DOOO.US | Manufacture of other transport equipment n.e.c.
BRP Inc. (Bombardier Recreational Products) is a Canadian manufacturer of recreational vehicles. Its diverse product portfolio includes: snowmobiles (Ski-Doo and Lynx), all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and side-by-side vehicles (Can-Am), motorcycles (Can-Am), personal watercraft (Sea-Doo), boats (Alumacr...Show More
Better Health for All
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BRP Inc. initiated a recall for approximately 6,349 snowmobiles (4,144 in the US and 2,205 in Canada) from its 2025 models due to potential throttle sticking issues.
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This recall was prompted by 4 reports of stuck throttles in the US and was issued by Transport Canada in February 2025 and the US CPSC in March 2025.
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The company also partnered with Tread Lightly! to launch the 'Responsible Rider Masterclass,' a program offering free online trainings in multiple languages (French, English, Spanish) to the global powersports community, focusing on riding etiquette, environment, and safety for various recreational activities.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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BRP Inc. is primarily a manufacturer of recreational vehicles, not a financial institution. While BRP CDE, LLC, an associated entity, received New Markets Tax Credits for economic development in distressed neighborhoods
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and offers below-market-rate loans
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, the provided articles do not offer specific quantitative data points required by the rubric for any KPI. For instance, there is no percentage of total customers from underserved segments, no average APR or fee multiples, no share of a loan book dedicated to inclusion initiatives, and no percentage of annual pre-tax profit reinvested in community finance. The company's general community engagement initiatives, such as the "Ride Out Intimidation" program
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, are focused on combating bullying
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and do not directly align with the financial inclusion or economic opportunity metrics of this value.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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BRP US INC DBA ALUMACRAFT BOAT CO received a $5,600 penalty from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on January 29, 2025, for a serious safety-related offense at its Saint Peter, Minnesota facility.
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This constitutes one substantiated labor-law violation within the past three years.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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BRP reported no incidents of modern slavery in its activities or supply chain for the financial years ended January 31, 2024, and January 31, 2025.
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The company uses a third-party service for daily screening of direct suppliers to identify modern slavery risks.
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BRP has a formalized Third-Party due diligence process that includes a risk assessment procedure for new suppliers, considering geographic location and country risk indicators such as the global slavery index.
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The company identifies China as a country with a higher likelihood of modern slavery in Telwater's supply chain and relies on direct suppliers for information on the origin of 3TG minerals.
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Honest & Fair Business
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BRP has a formal, comprehensive whistleblower policy that includes an independent, confidential, and anonymous reporting system (EthicsPoint hotline) available 24/7 globally via online, phone, and physical mail options.
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Retaliation against whistleblowers is explicitly prohibited, and concerns can be escalated to the Audit Committee.
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The company also maintains an anti-corruption policy that prohibits bribery, fraud, extortion, and gifts from suppliers, and includes a zero-tolerance policy for modern slavery.
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BRP states it may verify third-party compliance through self-evaluation or audit by BRP or an external resource, expecting third parties to collaborate in these verifications.
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According to one source, the company's controversy level is 'None', and its ESG Risk Rating is 14.6 (Low) from Sustainalytics, placing it in the near-median range for controversy scores.
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Kind to Animals
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles to assess BRP Inc. against any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs. The articles discuss general R&D investment, environmental goals, and the impact of boating on wildlife, but do not provide measurable data on cruelty-free certifications, animal testing, humane operations, ethical input substitution, supplier audits for animal welfare, cage-free sourcing, or specific investments in animal-free technologies or policy advocacy.
No War, No Weapons
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BRP invested CAD $10 million in charitable contributions since 2022 to help build a world where everyone feels safe and respected.
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With annual sales of CA$7.8 billion as of January 31, 2025, this represents approximately 0.128% of revenue.
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In 2020, BRP-Rotax suspended delivery of its products to countries with unclear usage after its Rotax engines were reportedly used in Turkish drones.
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BRP states a commitment to protecting human rights within its operations and supply chain, and submitted a statement as required by the Canadian and Australian Modern Slavery Acts.
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The company also has a Conflict Mineral Policy, is committed to ensuring the use of conflict-free minerals (gold, tin, tantalum, and tungsten - 3TG) from Covered Countries, and has no direct relationships with mines, smelters, or refiners of 3TGs.
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BRP intends to keep developing and improving codes of practice, procedures, requirements, and risk assessment and monitoring frameworks that address issues of Modern Slavery.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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The company has a target to reduce CO2 emissions from its supply chain by 25% by 2035, but this is a commitment without evidence of SBTi validation.
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For waste, the overall diversion rate for non-hazardous waste was 79.0% in FY23, and the overall diversion rate for hazardous waste was 82.2% in FY23.
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The overall diversion rate for all waste was 78% in FY24.
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The company aims for facilities to be carbon neutral and achieve zero waste to landfill by 2030.
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The main buildings of the Juárez 2 and Querétaro facilities, as well as a new machining center, are LEED-certified.
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The company includes TCFD disclosure in its report but only plans for using climate-related scenarios going forward.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No specific, concrete data points relevant to the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' ethical value were found in the provided articles. The articles focused on general community engagement, specifically anti-bullying initiatives, careers, and employee development.
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They did not provide metrics on cultural partnerships, local reinvestment, cultural impact assessments, or other specific KPIs related to cultural and community respect.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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No evidence available to assess BRP Inc. on Safe & Smart Tech.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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BRP Inc. reported an overall waste diversion rate of 78% in FY24.
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In FY23, 31% of its manufacturing sites achieved zero waste to landfill, which means at least 90% of waste was diverted at those specific sites.
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The company has a target to achieve zero waste to landfill across its facilities by 2030.
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Hazardous waste constitutes less than 10% of total waste and is disposed of using authorized companies, including fuel blend, secured landfills, waste incineration, or recycling.
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BRP has implemented multiple waste reduction initiatives, such as waste shredding at Querétaro, reusable packaging for wire harnesses at Juárez sites, foam recycling at Spruce Pine, and a dust extraction system at Valcourt.
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