Adam Litke

Adam Litke is the Sustainability Innovation Manager at Tennant Company, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.1 He has been with Tennant Company since 2015, progressing through various roles before taking on his current position in sustainability.1

Professional Experience

Adam's career at Tennant Company includes:

• Sustainability Innovation Manager (December 2022 - Present) In this role, he is part of a dedicated team leading Tennant Company's sustainability strategy. His focus areas include sustainability within New Product Development and identifying opportunities to reduce the company's carbon footprint through new technologies.1

• Senior Mechanical Engineer - Engineering Supervisor (May 2015 - February 2023) As an engineer, he worked on integrating new battery-powered sweeper-scrubber machines, managing power steering systems, user interfaces, and drivetrains. He successfully managed the launch of a complex machine with over 500 parts through SAP.1

Education

Adam holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, which he completed between 2011 and 2015.1

Sustainability Initiatives

In his role as Sustainability Innovation Manager, Adam is involved in several key initiatives:

1. Carbon Emissions Measurement: He oversees the process of measuring and reporting carbon emissions from Tennant Company's products, which account for over 60% of the company's total emissions.2

2. Science-Based Targets: Adam has been involved in setting and achieving science-based targets for greenhouse gas reduction. The company has already met its Scope 1 & 2 target ahead of schedule and is on track to meet its Scope 3, Category 11 (use of sold products) target.4

3. Net-Zero Commitment: Under Adam's guidance, Tennant Company has committed to becoming net-zero by 2040 and has submitted draft near- and long-term company-wide greenhouse gas reduction targets to the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi) for validation.4

4. Customer Partnerships: Adam works on fostering partnerships with customers to help them achieve their sustainability goals through Tennant's products and services.3

Adam Litke's role at Tennant Company demonstrates the company's commitment to sustainability and innovation in the cleaning equipment industry.