Trex Company Releases 2024 Sustainability Report Showcasing Leadership in Circular Innovation and Responsible Growth
Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE: TREX), the world’s leading manufacturer of high-performance, wood-alternative decking and railing products, has officially published its 2024 Sustainability Report, reaffirming its unwavering dedication to environmental stewardship, materials circularity, and social responsibility. With a legacy built on innovation and sustainability that spans more than three decades, Trex continues to demonstrate how circular principles and sustainable practices can generate lasting value for both the business and broader society.
The comprehensive 2024 report presents detailed insights into the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts, highlighting measurable progress across key focus areas, including waste reduction, employee development, responsible sourcing, and product innovation.
Sustainability as a Core Business Strategy
“Sustainability is not just a feature of our operations—it is a foundational pillar of our business,” stated Bryan Fairbanks, President and Chief Executive Officer of Trex Company. “We don’t treat sustainability as a separate initiative; it is fully integrated into our brand identity and growth strategy. This approach drives innovation, strengthens our operational resilience, and delivers solid returns for our shareholders, all while creating meaningful impact for people and the planet.”
Fairbanks emphasized that Trex’s sustainability philosophy is closely tied to its circular business model, which transforms waste materials into high-performance, durable outdoor living products. This closed-loop system significantly reduces environmental impact while creating market-leading solutions that meet the needs of modern homeowners and commercial clients.
Record-Breaking Recycling Performance
One of the standout achievements detailed in the 2024 Sustainability Report is Trex’s unmatched commitment to circularity. Over the past year, the company sourced more than 1 billion pounds of reclaimed raw materials, including:
- 377 million pounds of recycled polyethylene (PE) film—such as grocery bags, pallet wrap, and other flexible plastics.
- Significant quantities of industrial wood scrap, repurposed from manufacturing and construction operations.
This milestone cements Trex’s position as one of North America’s largest recyclers of polyethylene film. By intercepting materials that would otherwise end up in landfills or incinerators, the company not only reduces environmental harm but also ensures a consistent, resilient input stream for its manufacturing processes.
The company’s flagship composite decking products are made from 95% recycled content, combining reclaimed wood fibers and PE plastic film. This unique composition gives Trex products their signature blend of durability, aesthetic appeal, and environmental performance.
Product Innovation with Sustainability at Its Core
Trex’s innovation efforts continue to focus on durability, longevity, and reduced life cycle impact. As consumers and commercial buyers increasingly seek out products that deliver both environmental value and high performance, Trex’s offerings stand apart in the market.
All Trex decking lines come with extended warranties, far surpassing traditional wood alternatives:
- The Trex Transcend® line offers a 50-year limited residential warranty, ensuring decades of maintenance-free use.
- The Trex Enhance® line, competitively priced to match wood, includes a 25-year warranty, roughly double the life expectancy of pressure-treated wood decking in outdoor conditions.
By significantly extending product life spans, Trex reduces the frequency of replacement and waste generation, offering a more sustainable option for consumers and builders alike.
In addition, the company continues to invest in product development that reduces resource intensity while maintaining or enhancing performance characteristics—an effort that aligns with its mission to create beautiful, low-maintenance outdoor living spaces with minimal environmental trade-offs.
Resource-Efficient Manufacturing and Waste Reduction
Trex’s circular model extends well beyond material sourcing into its manufacturing operations. The company has made strides in optimizing resource efficiency throughout its production lifecycle:
- Nearly 100% of production scrap was recycled internally and reintegrated into the manufacturing process.
- The company achieved a 31% recycling rate for its general operational waste—material that might otherwise have gone to landfills.
This holistic approach not only drives down operational costs but also demonstrates how industrial-scale manufacturing can align with circular economy principles.
Investment in Workforce Development and Culture
In 2024, Trex further strengthened its commitment to employee growth and engagement. The company invested in comprehensive learning and development initiatives, providing employees with more than 62,000 hours of training over the course of the year. These programs ranged from technical skills training to leadership development and safety education.
Trex’s internal culture emphasizes transparency, inclusion, and opportunity. The company continues to prioritize talent development as a strategic driver of long-term success and innovation. By empowering its workforce with tools and training, Trex ensures that sustainability goals are deeply embedded throughout the organization.
External Recognition and Industry Accolades
Trex’s sustainability leadership has not gone unnoticed. In 2024, the company received a number of prestigious awards and honors:
- Named a Green Builder® Sustainable Brand Leader, a recognition of the brand’s strong market reputation and commitment to eco-conscious practices.
- Listed in Barron’s 2024 Top Sustainable Companies, reflecting its comprehensive ESG strategy and performance.
- Awarded the Greater Good Award for Large Business of the Year by The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber, honoring its positive impact on local communities and responsible corporate citizenship.
These accolades reflect the trust and respect Trex has earned from customers, investors, partners, and communities through its consistent, results-driven approach to sustainability.
Building a More Resilient, Sustainable Future
While celebrating its achievements, is also focused on the future of sustainable innovation and circular design. The 2024 report outlines several forward-looking initiatives designed to enhance its environmental impact, including:
- Expansion of end-of-life product recycling pilots, aimed at increasing product recoverability and closing the loop for Trex composite materials.
- Diversified sourcing strategies to improve supply chain resilience amid rising demand for high-quality recycled content.
- Further reductions in energy and water intensity across manufacturing operations.
“Our 2024 Sustainability Report is more than a summary of past performance—it’s a roadmap for where we’re headed,” said Amy Fernandez, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Sustainability Officer at. “Sustainability has always been central to our identity. As we scale and innovate, we remain steadfast in our commitment to responsible growth, transparent reporting, and continuous improvement.”
About Trex Company
For more than 30 years, Trex Company has invented, reinvented and defined the composite decking category. Today, the Company is the world’s #1 brand of sustainably made, wood-alternative decking and railing, and a leader in high performance, low-maintenance outdoor living products. boasts the industry’s strongest distribution network with products sold through more than 6,700 retail outlets across six continents.
Through strategic licensing agreements, the Company offers a comprehensive outdoor living portfolio that includes deck drainage, flashing tapes, LED lighting, outdoor kitchen components, pergolas, spiral stairs, fencing, lattice, cornhole and outdoor furniture – all marketed under the brand. Based in Winchester, Va., Trex earned top honors in this year’s Environment + Energy (E+E) Leader Awards .
Trex ® composite decking was not only named Product of the Year but also the Judges’ Choice Winner as the top-scoring entry in the Consumer + Residential category. Trex is proud to have been named America’s Most Trusted ® Outdoor Decking * 5 Years in a Row (2021-2025). The Company was also included on Barron’s list of the 100 Most Sustainable US Companies (2024 and 2025), named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024 by Newsweek and ranked as one of the 100 Best ESG Companies by Investor’s Business Daily. For more information, visit Trex.com .
