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POLARIS TOGETHER IS GEARED FOR GOOD 2018 CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY REPORT
INTRODUCTION 2
INTRODUCTION
For 65 years, Polaris has been driven by a desire
to make a positive impact on every individual our
business touches — from helping people enjoy
the outdoors for work and play, to being a great
place to build a career, to serving as an ethical
and valued community member everywhere
in the world we do business. Environmental
stewardship is also important for preserving the
riding lifestyle we all know and love.
The Polaris Geared for Good framework signals
our most focused effort yet to do all we can
to elevate industries, communities and quality
of life for everyone and everything within our
corporate ecosystem.
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INTRODUCTION
A
B
C D
Executive Leadership Team, left to right: James P. Williams Pamela L. Kermisch A. The Polaris Executive Leadership Team.
Sr. Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Chief Customer Engagement and Growth Officer
Steven D. Menneto B. Polaris GEM providing green transportation
President of Motorcycles Scott W. Wine Christopher G. Wolf during the Super Bowl 52.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer President of Snowmobiles
Michael D. Dougherty C. Building engines in our Osceola, WI plant.
President of International Matthew J. Emmerich Michael F. Donoughe
Vice President and Chief Information Officer Sr. Vice President and Chief Technical Officer D. 2018 Vets Ride to Sturgis with Indian Motorcycle.
Lucy Clark Dougherty
Sr. Vice President, General Counsel, Michael T. Speetzen Robert P. Mack
Compliance Officer and Secretary Executive Vice President of Finance Sr. Vice President of Corporate Development
and Chief Financial Officer and Strategy, and President of Boats/Global
Todd A. Gross
Adjacent Markets
Vice President of Product Quality & Safety Christopher S. Musso
President of Off-Road Vehicles Not Pictured: Craig A. Scanlon
Kenneth J. Pucel
Executive Vice President of Operations, Stephen L. Eastman President of Transamerican Auto Parts
Engineering and Lean President of Aftermarket/Parts,
Garments & Accessories
Since our founding in 1954, Polaris has been Geared for Good.
This good comes to life through our products, our practices,
our partnerships, and our people. Through efforts big and small
we support our values and shape Polaris, creating products,
experiences, and a corporate culture we can be proud of.
Under the Geared for Good framework, our corporate stewardship is encouraging employees to share ideas for improving processes, safety
focused on an unwavering commitment to our employees, quality and and quality are cornerstones of Polaris culture.
safety, environmental sustainability, and the communities in which we
work, live, and ride. We stand behind our Employees in other ways as well. At Polaris we are
proud to foster a welcoming, respectful, inclusive and engaging workplace
We are passionate about creating products that enable riders to enjoy the while providing ample resources and opportunities for our employees to
outdoors and build experiences they will never forget. Our connection to achieve their long-term career goals.
the outdoors extends from the trails, lakes and mountains we ride on to
the manufacturing facilities where our vehicles are produced, and this Across the globe, Polaris strives to be a good neighbor. From promoting
linkage underlies our commitment to achieve the following Environmental safe and responsible riding to aiding veterans to various charitable
Sustainability goals: donations, supporting our local Communities is a natural part of our
culture. In addition to our corporate giving we support our employees
5% reduction in greenhouse gas generation by 2022 in their charitable efforts through designated volunteer time off and our
Dollars for Doers programs.
5% improvement in overall energy efficiency by 2022
Our Geared for Good framework serves as a guide for us to create value
15% of energy portfolio driven by renewable energy by 2022 and best serve the interests and needs of our stakeholders. We look
forward to the future – building upon our strong foundation and continuing
Our Safety and Quality efforts encompass everything from designing to create impact.
high quality products to delivering safe working environments for our
employees. From educational resources on safe riding practices to Respectfully,
Scott W. Wine
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Introduction02
Governance and Ethics 08
Executing Environmental Responsibility 12
Reducing Our Impact 13
Innovative Products and Partnerships19
Fostering Safety and Quality 22
Employee Safety 23
Products and Features 26
Cultivating Company Culture 30
Strengthening Our Communities 38
Proudly Honoring and Supporting the U.S. Military 45
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INTRODUCTION
Polaris Industries At a Glance
Established Portfolio
1954 Off-Road Vehicles /
Snowmobiles 9%
Motorcycles
Adjacent
Markets
7%
64%
Employees 15% Aftermarket
Approximately 5%
13,000
Boats
Worldwide and more than 9,000
people in the United States, Products
which includes nearly 6,000
manufacturing workers. Side-by-Side Vehicles (SxS) Moto-Roadsters
Mid-Size and Heavyweight Motorcycles Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles
Snowmobiles Jeep and Truck Aftermarket Accessories
Headquarters
Boats Light-Duty Haulers
Medina
Minnesota, USA
Parts, Garments and Accessories (PG&A)
All-Terrain Vehicles (ATV)
People Movers
Personal Quadricycles
Commercial Utility Vehicles (UTV)
2018 Sales NYSE Symbol U.S. Network
$
6.1 PII
Support a national dealer network
with 2,000+ dealers across all
Billion 50 states and over 20,000 dealer
employees.
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INTRODUCTION
Our ORV market share
is bigger than our next
three competitors
combined
Polaris was named Polaris employees are one of
to the Fortune 500 our top five shareholders thanks
list in 2018 to the company´s ESOP
Polaris has
connection in
all 50 states
Polaris
Polaris was
Suppliers
recognized as one
Dealers of America's best
large employers
by Forbes in 2018
Polaris holds over 1,000 Founded
Roseau, MN
Population - 2,800
patents worldwide in Roseau,
MN, where
514 Off-Road
we still
186 Other maintain our
166
Commercial,
Government & Military
largest U.S.
111 Snowmobiles
operations
to-date
111 Motorcycle
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GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS 8
GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS
A
B C
D E
A. Putting on the finishing touches for Indian
Motorcycle builds in Spirit Lake, IA.
B. New Polaris Snowmobiles rolling down the line in
Roseau, MN.
C. Taking a sunset cruise on a Bennington Pontoon.
D. All smiles while working on the line in Roseau, MN.
E. Living the RZR Life on the trail.
It’s not about winning at Polaris. It’s about winning the right way —
guided by our longstanding core principle of Safety and Ethics Always.
Every day, across all functions of the company, we live out this
concept by staying committed to conducting our business in an ethical
and legal manner.
Corporate Responsibility Materiality Assessment Polaris Code of Conduct
Committee BSR is a global nonprofit organization Our Code of Business Conduct
We are driven by Innovation, that works with its network of more and Ethics summarizes the ethical
Integrity and Accountability, and than 250 member companies and and legal standards that we
we continually tune to be good other partners to build a just and expect from all Polaris employees,
stewards for the industry, our sustainable world. business partners and board
riders and the outdoors. This members.
Polaris, through the CRC, has
vision for Geared for Good guided
become a BSR member. Beyond To help us meet our goals and
us in establishing our Corporate
the benefits of the membership, uphold our reputation as an
Responsibility Committee (CRC).
Polaris has also engaged BSR to ethical corporate citizen, every
The Committee’s purpose is to lead us through a formal Materiality one of us must rely on the Code
advise the company on matters Assessment in 2019. to drive our behavior, through
of significance to the company celebratory and challenging times
This assessment uses robust alike. We offer multiple reporting
and its stakeholders concerning
methodologies to identify key mechanisms in the rare event a
corporate social responsibility
priorities for the business and violation is witnessed including
and sustainability, and to assist
stakeholders, leadership opportuni- anonymous reporting through the
the company’s Board of Directors
ties and strategic implications. The Ethics Point Hotline, administered
and Senior Management Team
purpose of this effort is to inform by an independent third party and
in addressing the impact of
Polaris sustainability strategy and available to our global employee
these matters on the company’s
goals, while working to align them base 24 hours a day, 365 days a
business, strategies, operations,
to strategic, business objectives. year.
performance and reputation.
View Corporate Responsibility View Polaris Code of Conduct >
Committee Charter >
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GOVERNANCE AND ETHICS
Corporate Governance Highlights
Our commitment to good corporate governance stems from our belief that a strong governance framework
creates long-term value for our shareholders, supports partnership with our dealers, offers opportunity for our
employees, and builds trust in Polaris and its brands for consumers.
Board Independence and Leadership Board Diversity
9/10
Directors Independent Lead
30%
Female Diverse and
Independent Director with Directors Relevant Skill Set
Robust Authority
Board Refreshment
4 Directors
in the past 4 years
6 Years
Average Tenure
57 Years
Average Age
We are not only
Supplier Code of Conduct by demanding transparency and each supplier maintain a improving our own
regarding the origins of all workplace free from harassment,
As a vital and valued extension Supply Base and
of Polaris, our suppliers are tantalum, tin, tungsten and gold discrimination, forced labor and
expected to share our focus on used in our products, as outlined child labor, and safeguard against Manufacturing, but
in our Conflict Minerals Policy. human trafficking anywhere within
ethics, integrity and responsible
We require all of our suppliers our operations and supply chain. more importantly,
business operations. To safeguard
to undertake reasonable due
that suppliers conduct business
diligence to identify any products The Human Rights Policy also we are making
in this manner, all of Polaris´ outlines our expectation that we
suppliers are expected to adhere
supplied to us that contain conflict
and our suppliers comply with all
positive impacts
minerals sourced from the DRC
to this Supplier Code of Conduct applicable labor, wage and hour around the world.
and nine contiguous countries. In
and Polaris Human Rights Policy. laws, as well as all applicable
such cases, all associated mines
These policies standardize these and smelters must be certified health, safety and environmental Polaris is committed
expectations and provide a valuable “conflict free” by an independent laws and regulations to provide a
guide for driving responsible safe and healthy work environment.
to continuous
third party for Polaris to continue
business practices throughout our sourcing from that supplier. Polaris is committed to respecting improvement and
global supply chain. the privacy and rights of employees
View Conflict Minerals Policy > and third parties, and we require our raising the bar for our
View Supplier Code of Conduct > suppliers to do the same. Polaris is
an equal opportunity/affirmative
supplier standards and
Human Rights Policy
Conflict Minerals Policy
action employer and requires expectations
Polaris is committed to respecting suppliers of a certain size to develop
Polaris supports the goal of and promoting human rights in an affirmative action plan.
- Kristen Stromberg, Manager
ending violence and human rights the workplace and across our
Global Strategic Sourcing
violations in the Democratic global supply chain. Our Human View Polaris
Re p u b l i c o f C o n g o ( D RC ) Rights Policy requires that Polaris Human Rights Policy >
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11INTRODUCTION
EXECUTING
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILIT Y
Trail Snowmobile
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A
B C
D E
A. Polaris Mexico Sales team enjoying nature
and a RZR ride.
B. Taking on the trails side by side with RZR.
C. Hard at work in Roseau, MN.
D. Moving a snowmobile build forward in Roseau, MN.
E. Enjoying the fresh powder on a Polaris Snowmobile.
Polaris is committed to reducing the potential impacts of our
operations. We recognize that by integrating sound environmental,
health and safety management practices into our manufacturing, we
can offer innovative products while conserving resources.
View Polaris Environment, Health and Safety Policy >
Using Energy More Efficiently use energy more efficiently within able to drive 2,408,907 kWh of
As we grow in size, complexity our operations. energy savings.
and diversity, we recognize that Our manufacturing operations
remaining focused on energy manage energy efficiency by Greenhouse Gas Management
efficiency will be a key factor in i d e n t i f y i n g , eva l u a t i n g a n d
our future success. In 2017, we set We are committed to managing
implementing projects that will our greenhouse gas (GHG)
an energy goal aimed at driving conserve energy. To date our
a 5% improvement in energy emissions. We are addressing the
manufacturing facilities have GHG emissions in our operations
efficiency across our largest implemented energy efficiency
energy-consuming operations. and integrating GHG emissions
projects that have driven ~41,000 management into the execution of
We achieve energy savings in big GJ of energy savings which is a our business activities.
and small ways within Polaris. 3% improvement compared to our
Employees and contractors make 2017 baseline. Further, we maintain and report
energy efficiency a constant inventories of our emissions,
One example of success in reducing undertake projects to manage
priority through everyday acts such energy consumption is within our
as maintaining our equipment so operating emissions and apply
Huntsville, Alabama, manufacturing innovative technologies to improve
that it runs smoothly, and through facility. Through a series of
value improvement projects, such the energy efficiency of our
projects such as LED lighting, operations. In 2018, our facilities
as installation of high-efficiency air compressor management,
injection molding equipment drove total GHG savings of 4,500
equipment automation and shut- metric tons of CO2-equivalent, a
in our Roseau, Minnesota and it-down programs, the facility was
Monterrey, Mexico facilities. Polaris 4% savings compared to our 2017
also continues to find new ways to baseline.
13EXECUTING ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY Our manufacturing facilities have implemented energy efficiency projects that have driven ~41,000 Gigajoules of energy savings, a 3% improvement compared to our 2017 baseline In 2018 our facilities drove total GHG savings of 4,500 metric tons of CO2-equivalent, a 4% savings compared to our 2017 baseline Our environmental goals will be measured based on nine priority locations (listed on page 15 of this report) that make up 90% of emissions and energy consumption for our manufacturing and research & development facilities. 14
EXECUTING ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
Other Polaris
Locations:
Polaris GHG Emmissions Locations
UNITED STATES Wyoming, Minnesota MÉXICO
United States
Research & Development
Huntsville, Alabama Monterrey, México
Banning, California Spearfish, South Dakota Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Chula Vista, California Manufacturing
Sandpoint, Idaho Anaheim, California
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Manufacturing Osceola, Wisconsin EUROPE
Elkhart, Indiana Manufacturing
Spirit Lake, Iowa Opole, Poland
Syracuse, Indiana Manufacturing Manufacturing
Monticello, Minnesota
Roseau, Minnesota
Europe Manufacturing
Aix-les-Bains, France
Bourran, France These locations will be the basis for measuring our environmental goals.
Chanas, France
Asia
Shangai, China GHG emissions were quantified for Manufacturing and R&D
facilities in North America and also include Manufacturing facilities
in Monterrey, Mexico and Opole, Poland.
The majority of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with transportation of company employees
associated with these facilities are related to energy including company planes are not included. GHG
use (natural gas and electricity). We report the energy emissions from refrigerant usage were quantified and
consumed in gigajoules (GJ) for electricity, natural are included in this report.
gas and other fuels. We use emission factors to
estimate the direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2) Polaris reports emissions of GHG based on the GRI
GHG emissions. Value chain or indirect emissions from G4 protocol including carbon dioxide (CO2), methane
transportation, purchased materials, end-user vehicle (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) and refrigerant emissions as
usage, etc. (Scope 3) are not included. GHG emissions noted above, all quantified as CO2 equivalent (CO2e).
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Recycled Materials (tons)
20,807
19,512
17,328
16,227
13,333
11,603
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Waste Minimization
Total Waste
To minimize our environmental footprint
within Polaris, we look for opportunities
to avoid the use of hazardous materials, to Year 2017 2018
reuse or recycle materials, and to prevent
the generation of waste. When prevention, Hazardous Waste (tons) 851 1,072
reuse and recycling are not practical, we
Non-Hazardous Waste (tons) 2,450 3,086
apply controls and treatment technologies to
minimize environmental impacts. Water Usage (Gal) 46,078,426 63,526,127
Approved facilities demonstrate that they have
the systems, technologies and practices to
manage our waste streams responsibly and in
compliance with all applicable requirements.
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Energy Efficiency Partnership be implemented across multiple our 2022 goal of 15% of our
Our Polaris Huntsville, Alabama industries to drive energy savings. energy portfolio being made up of
team is an active member in the renewable energy resources. Our
Tennessee Valley Authority’s team is actively pursuing on-site
Renewable Energy and off-site renewable energy
Strategic Management Energy
Cohort. This cohort of businesses Polaris continues its commitment projects that we hope to bring
works together to identify and to understanding and evaluating the online in the coming years.
develop energy management economic viability of renewable-
improvement processes that can energy sources and achieving
Water Use and Management
At Polaris we recognize the
importance of water and our
responsibility to local communities
to manage our usage of freshwater
resources in a responsible manner.
As such, we focus our efforts on
prudently managing the water we
use by:
(1) Complying with local and
national standards regarding our
wastewater discharges, as well as
internal company requirements, (2)
understanding and controlling our
operational water footprint, and (3)
encouraging our employees to be
water stewards at work, at home
and in their local communities.
17EXECUTING ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY Goal 1: 5% Reduction In Greenhouse Gas Generation by 2022 Goal 2: 5% Improvement In Energy Efficiency by 2022 Goal 3: 15% Total Renewable Energy Portfolio by 2022 18
EXECUTING ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
Deploying products and partnerships to help achieve
environmental efficiency.
T.R.A.I.L.S T.R.A.I.L.S. Grants grant program has given 243 grants, accumulating to
2.2
over $2.2 million. In March 2018, the All-Terrain Vehicle
$
Through our T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant program, the Polaris
Foundation supports snowmobile and off-road Association of Minnesota (ATVAM) was awarded a
vehicle (ORV) associations to help promote safe and $10,000 T.R.A.I.L.S. Grant. The grant supported the
responsible riding and preserving trail access. The ATVAM Fall Ride and Rally, which gave legislators
grants range from $1,500 to $10,000 to support the and club members a firsthand riding experience on
Million in grants to date development, improvement and expansion of trails, local trails. The one-on-one event opened valuable
along with enhancements in ATV and ORV educational discussions about powersports legislation and
materials. Since its launch in 2006, the T.R.A.I.L.S. sustainable trail management.
19EXECUTING ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
A
B
A. Minneapolis/St. Paul Police Force outfit for
Super Bowl 52.
B. Polaris Commercial and Government
vehicles built to problem solve.
Insert:
Goupil keeping Torino Clean.
Celebrating 20 Years of Electric GEM Launches Fleet Savings
Transportation Calculator
Global Electric Motorcars (GEM) This user-friendly online tool breaks
celebrated 20 years of operation down how much money an admin-
in 2018. Since 1998, the brand istration could save by switching
has produced and sold more to a GEM fleet over three-, five-,
than 50,000 low-speed, electric seven- and 10-year increments,
vehicles to college campuses and helping to create savings plans
universities, police departments, unique to each fleet.
city governments, corporate
campuses and drivers in the United
States, Canada and Europe. A More Sustainable Public
Safety Line
Polaris Government and Defense streets of Torino City. Iren replaced
Colleges and Universities added GEM vehicles to its Public 127 petrol tricycles with eco-
Leverage GEM Safety Line, alongside its RANGER friendly Goupil vehicles in 2018.
GEM vehicles have been instru- and GENERAL options. GEM e2 With the switch, the city saved
mental to supporting pedestrian and e4 vehicles offer low-speed more than 163,000€ and reduced
safety, reducing environmental maneuverability and travel in CO2 emissions by 252,374 kg.
impacts and tackling budget narrow pathways.
constraints on college campuses
GEM vehicles are fully electric More Eco-Friendly Work Options
and universities across the United
States. GEM vehicles maximize and offered with an amber light The Aixam eTruck is the only
pedestrian and passenger safety bar and custom graphic, making compact, license-free, all-electric
by complying with Department of them an option for public safety utility vehicle in its class. The
Transportation (DOT) regulations units looking for professional, professional utility vehicle is
and Society of Automotive Engi- sustainable and affordable urban equipped with a durable, Euro
neers (SAE). vehicles. 4-certified Kubota engine, offering
an ecological, user-friendly and safe
The zero-emissions, street-legal experience for a variety of jobs.
electric vehicles produce 12,000 Goupil G4 Keeps Torino Clean
fewer pounds of carbon than Iren, an eco-mobility operator
the average internal combustion company based in Italy, is using
vehicle, saving about 21 trees per all-electric Goupil G4 vehicles to
vehicle. manage food waste and clean the
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FOSTERING SAFETY AND QUALITY
A
B C
D E
A. Snowmobile production in the
birthplace of Polaris: Roseau, MN.
B. Building Indian Motorcycle in Spirit Lake, IA.
C. 2018 Summer Information Services
Interns enjoying a fun and safe ride.
D. Family days spent floating and fishing on
a Godfrey Pontoon.
E. Getting geared up for a great
and safe run on fresh snow.
Goal :
≤ 1.2
Achieve a Total Recordable
A key measure of our success is work place safety. We are committed
to maintaining safe and healthy workplaces for our team members,
Incident Rate of at or less
and believe every employee and contract worker should return home
than 1.2 by 2023
safely each day.
It takes time to apply our best-in-
class TRIR philosophy to newly
acquired facilities. Accordingly, with
Polaris utilizes a proactive, preven- goals that are focused on driving ees and expanded operations the
the acquisition of Boat Holdings and tion-based approach to workplace continuous improvement. In 2017, risk profile of our organization
WSI Industries in 2018, our 2018 health and safety. we saw great progress toward has changed. Accounting for our
TRIR was 1.64, above our goal ofFOSTERING SAFETY AND QUALITY
LIFE SAVER Polaris’ enterprise EHS Manage- rescue training. The training helps
The best way to create a safe work ment system and championing participants recognize avalanches,
environment is in an environment a zero-harm culture across the and become more aware in
where employees are accountable organization. dangerous snow conditions. More
for their personal safety and the than 95 employees completed the
safety of those around them. Avalanche Training Program during
Avalanche Training Program the year. In addition to safety
In 2018, we rolled out our LIFE SAVER In partnership with Zac’s Tracs, the training, we allow our employees to
program and asked employees to program includes two full days of check out avalanche gear, helping to
recommit to supporting safety, being in-class and hands-on avalanche remove cost as a barrier to safety.
accountable for safety, valuing their
coworkers safety, eliminating unsafe
conditions and recognizing safe
behaviors in the work place.
Our ultimate aspiration is achieving
zero employee injuries, and we
recognize that in order to succeed
we need all employees to stand
up and be LIFE SAVERs. Senior
leadership also plays an important
role in instilling safety throughout
Polaris. As part of our end-to-end
approach to safety, our senior
executives actively participate on
an Environmental, Heath, & Safety
(EHS) Governance committee
that is tasked with governing
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Rider Safety Policy Intern Ride Experience The Early Talent, EHS, and Way Out
This year, we established a uniform Technical Training (WOTT) teams
Summer 2018 saw the revamping partnered to provide a controlled
Rider Safety Policy throughout of our Intern Ride Experience.
Polaris to promote safety. The and safe experience for summer
During a side-by-side clinic at our interns to explore the trails.
policy explicitly states the required Wyoming, Minnesota facility, 80
training for every vehicle, and Polaris interns applied their ATV For several interns, it was the first
By engaging reiterates how to show respect for and ROHVA training and operated time they had ever been on an
others and the environment on and
employees in online off the roads.
different types of Polaris off-road ORV or ATV.
vehicles (ORVs).
and hands-on product
safety training, we Four New ASI Safety Programs
cultivate a more This year, we had ATV training at
four new locations: Spirit Lake,
robust employee riding Iowa; Battle Ground, Washington;
Osceola, Wisconsin and additional
culture built around
trainers in the Minneapolis/Saint
personal and product Paul metro area. Each new site has
been responsible for training inex-
safety. perienced employees on ATV usage
and safety recommendations. Over
- Mallory Apperson, EHS Manager the past few years, more than
1,000 employees have participated
in our ASI training programs.
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FOSTERING SAFETY AND QUALITY
A
B C
D E
A. Polaris Government vehicles getting ready
to help serve and protect.
B. Building engines in our Osceola, WI
manufacturing facility.
C. Todd Gross, Vice President of Product Quality
& Safety and Chairman and CEO, Scott Wine,
presenting John Dansby with a Quality Star award.
D. Participating in our Youth Safety training in
partnership with the Boy Scouts of America.
E. The Indian Motorcycle RIDE COMMAND system.
From the very start, our focus on customer and product safety has been
foundational to Polaris, and it remains of paramount importance today.
Over the last several years, we have made additional investments in our
teams, processes and tools to improve the safety of our vehicles even
further and give our customers the best riding experience in the industry.
Polaris engages in continuous plan routes ahead of time using a Ultimate Riders Guide to help
improvement processes to desktop platform. Riders also use Polaris owners live “beyond the
prevent safety and quality issues the app’s Group Ride functionality dirt,” presented as a terrain-based
from manifesting themselves and to locate other riders in real time. digital video series. The series aimed
proactively address them when to educate RZR owners on key
they do. In doing so, we have accessories, vehicle maintenance
enhanced post-sale surveillance New Government Equipment
strategies and additional industry-
processes. These now include the Lineup Supports Public Safety
leading driver techniques while
ongoing review of extensive and The Polaris Government and riding on different terrains.
diverse data sets to quickly identify Defense team partnered with
and address issues that may Midwest Suppliers Action Fleet While the first installment of the
emerge with vehicles in the field. and RKO Enterprises to expand series focused on desert riding,
public safety equipment offerings. additional trail and snow riding
I n a d d i t i o n , we fo c u s o n
installments are set to launch in
maintaining a positive working S i n c e 19 9 8 , R A N G E R a n d
2019.
relationship with the regulatory GENERAL side-by-side have
agencies that govern our products. allowed local fire, law enforcement
We continue to work closely with and rescue teams to travel safely ASI Safety Video Appears
these agencies on any potential and more efficiently in restrictive on Facebook Live
safety concerns while meeting all off-road environments. The new
reporting obligations. offerings help to make government The Polaris Foundation partnered
vehicles more visible and accessible with Boys’ Life Magazine, a publica-
in critical situations. tion of the Boy Scouts of America,
New RIDE COMMAND App to create an ASI Safety video on
In 2018, Slingshot and Indian Facebook Live. The hands-on piece
Motorcycle launched the RIDE Guide Instills Safe RZR featured an ASI-certified instructor
COMMAND app to enhance the Riding Practices demonstrating how to safely ride a
rider experience. The mobile app In 2018, the Polaris RZR and Part, Polaris ATV, frequently encouraging
allows riders to remotely access Garments and Accessories (PG&A) viewers to comment on the live
key vehicle data and conveniently teams co-launched the first-ever experience.
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FTR 1200 Motorcycle Pairs rider-safety features, parents can programs define, track and execute
Performance with Safety set riding boundaries, determine upon critical metrics such as cost Polaris Commercial
Born from the champion-winning speed limits, require seat belts and gross profit.
FTR750 race bike, the FTR 1200 to be worn and control who is is laser-focused on
from Indian Motorcycle brings flat- operating the vehicle.
PRO XD Optimizes Commercial driving increased
track style and performance onto
UTV Durability and Safety
the open road.
Employees Weigh in on Safety
safety and productivity
Since 2012, Polaris Commercial
The street-legal bike has three ride with PDP 2.5 has been helping hardworking for commercial
modes and lean-angle sensitive- More than 120 employees actively commercial customers increase
traction capabilities, giving riders contributed to the evolution of our job-site productivity. markets. We listened,
a maximum level of stability and Product Development Process
control. (PDP) in 2018. With advancements We added the PRO XD diesel learned and leveraged
UTV family to this industry-leading
made from PDP 2.0 to PDP 2.5, we
lineup in 2018. Extensive research
our nearly 65 years in
have created stronger checkpoints
New Youth Vehicle Offers for driving key decisions and with rental, government and this business to deliver
App-Enabled Parental Controls increased program accountability construction leaders confirmed
The RANGER 150 EFI gives riders for both teams and leadership. that durability, serviceability and the absolute best new
10 years of age and older the safety were of utmost importance
We a l s o s t a n d a r d i ze d o u r to the commercial consumer. UTV optimized for
experience of driving their own
processes to continually and
vehicle while maximizing their With those specifications in mind, work.
safety for a great ride. consistently evaluate our programs.
Continuous improvements to the PRO XD was designed specifically
to withstand tough duty cycles - John Olson, VP and GM
It is the industry’s first youth PDP help our teams identify what
in the most demanding work for Polaris Commercial,
vehicle to incorporate this safety is important to the customer and
environments. Government and Defense
technology. Through the RIDE guarantee alignment on program
COMMAND app and the vehicle’s goals, in addition to helping
28FOSTERING SAFETY AND QUALITY
Quality Star Awards Welder Andrew Landin (Roseau) vehicle safety, responsible riding
was recognized for his initiative and respect for the environment.
At Polaris, we continually challenge
to improve the quality of our
ourselves to elevate quality, which Almost 42,000 Scouts attended
ATVs.
stems directly from the decisions camps with a Polaris ATV Safety
and actions we make every day. Engine assemblers Shane Program during the year, and 2,600
Committing to a culture of quality E ck a r d a n d K a t A r e l l a n o received their ATV Safety Institute
helps to provide the best products, (Osceola) were recognized for Certification. We also partnered
services and experiences for our their attention to detail in our with 4-H nationwide to provide
customers. engine manufacturing. ATV Traveling Safety Classrooms.
The classrooms travel to state
Our annual Quality Star Awards
fairs, county fairs and 4-H events.
recognize employees who have Promoting Youth Safety Thus far, we have introduced more
best exemplified this commitment.
The Polaris Foundation partners than 1.1 million kids to our safety
They also showcase the spirit of
with the Boy Scouts of America message.
teamwork, attention to detail and
and 4-H to promote safe and
customer focus that define our
responsible riding practices.
workplace culture.
In 2018, 41 Boy Scout camps
In 2018, Polaris gave out 113
h o s t e d Po l a r i s AT V s a fe t y
Quality Star awards to employees
programs. The first ATV High
for going above and beyond on
Adventure Trek was launched at the
safety and quality. Among those
Boy Scout High Adventure Camp in
include:
Summit Bechtel Reserve in West
Assembler Samantha Johnson Virginia. Featuring the Polaris OHV
(Huntsville) was recognized Center for Excellence, a safety
for enhancing the quality in a training center and high-adventure
supplied component for our trail system, this four-day, 60-mile+
RANGER product line. ATV journey promotes off-road
29INTRODUCTION CULTIVATING COMPANY CULTURE 30
CULTIVATING COMPANY CULTURE
A
B C
D E
A. Members of Polaris Industrial Design
cultivating creativity in our clay studio.
B. Team trip to our Indian Motorcycle
experience center in Spirit Lake, IA.
C. Welcoming Boat Holdings to the
Polaris Family.
D. Proudly displayed product at our Global
Headquarters in Medina, MN.
E. Finishing touches being implemented
on an Indian Motorcycle Roadmaster.
At Polaris, we recognize that our success begins with our employees.
In turn, it is our responsibility to support their development and
help them achieve their full potential by creating rewarding career
experiences. Doing so fulfills our vision of fueling the passion and
enriching the lives of those who interact with Polaris, whether through
the memories and adventures that we help create for riders, or the
opportunities, experiences and support we offer our employees.
Polaris offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
package including, medical and dental plan options, a company
match for 401K, profit sharing, paid time off, wellness discounts,
tuition reimbursement, product discounts and more. We also offer
an employee stock ownership plan – our employees are among our
largest shareholder groups.
Geared Toward Development Our development offering is initiatives, which are designed to
We continually invest in the customizable to each individual’s provide individual contributors,
career goals, with subjects managers and directors with an
educational and career pursuits of
ranging from human resources, in-depth development experience.
our employees at Polaris, helping
engineering, operations and
to bridge the gap between senior Th e s e p r o g r a m s h e l p o u r
finance to sales and marketing,
management and the front line. In and digit al and information employees gain business and
fact, more than 70 percent of our systems. One good example is leadership experience through
current team members at director our Succeeding as a Polaris Leader traditional classroom lessons,
level and above have reached their (SAPL) and Polaris Leadership hands-on projects and engagement
role through an internal promotion. Development Program (PLDP) with senior leaders.
31CULTIVATING COMPANY CULTURE
Public Recognition and employee surveys to identify produces one of North America’s
Polaris winning advantages include h i g h - t ru s t , h i g h - p e r fo r m i n g most watched and longest-running
an innovative culture and dedicated workplace cultures, evaluating snowmobile TV series. The award
team, operational speed and company characteristics such as is evaluated across 18 categories
flexibility, and passion to create workplace respect, creditability and is the only snowmobile award
quality products and experiences. and impartiality in the business given after a full season of riding.
We were recognized for this and environment. Seventy-five other
México businesses were in the Supertrax Media praised the XCR
more in 2018.
running for the awards. for its “inimitable handling prowess
and high-speed ditch-banging
Named to Forbes 2018 demeanor.” The sled’s brake and
College Planning & shock performance, along with its
Best Large Employer List
Management’s 2018 control and stability features, were
This ranking was based on New Product Award.
also called out as highlights.
the anonymous, independent
GEM vehicle application packages
responses of more than 30,000
won the College Planning &
full- and part-time U.S. employees. AWDA Best Digital
Management 2018 New Product
The questions focused on how and UX Design
Award in the category of “Outdoor
likely a respondent would be to
Environment, Vehicles,” and cited Three Polaris websites – the Indian
recommend an employer to a
for their usability and distinctive Motorcycle homepage, Slingshot
family member or friend.
features. The award honors homepage and Polaris ORV model
the top product development landing page – received this award
Great Places to Work achievements of manufacturers among 1,500 entries during the
Awards for Monterrey Plant and suppliers of products that 2018 American Web Design
enhance the learning environment. Awards (AWDA).
Polaris Monterrey was recognized
as both the fourth Best Company Winners were chosen based
to Work for in México and the Supertrax Media Real World on how each website attracted
“Company with the Highest Sled of the Year a u d i e n c e s , g e n e r a t e d n ew
Creditability” by Great Place to The Polaris 2018 800 Switchback engagements and enhanced
Work (GPTW) in 2018. GPTW XCR won this award for 2018 users’ online communications
uses research-backed technology from Supertrax Media, which experiences.
32CULTIVATING COMPANY CULTURE
The best part about WLP is getting the chance to interact with high-level
Polaris leaders on a very personal level. We foster inclusion by talking
freely about topics such as professional development, which members
may not otherwise talk about with peers on their immediate teams.
– Jenna Novotny, 2018 WLP President
WLP Expands its Reach Since its creation, WLP has
worked to engage and empower The group’s efforts focus
Polaris supports equal opportunity,
employees across Polaris. To on five primary areas:
diversity and inclusion — from our
celebrate the inclusion of our Bass
recruiting through the experiences Professional and
Creek office, WLP hosted a career
and development opportunities personal development
development discussion with
available to our employees.
Polaris Vice President of Parts,
Promoting diversity
One example of the latter is Garments & Accessories (PG&A)
Women Leaders in Powersports Judy Kulsrud. Judy offered tips Networking
(WLP), our thriving organization and tricks on navigating Polaris as
Community outreach
that continued to grow in 2018 as a professional woman and shared
we welcomed new members from her professional experience as a Recruiting
the Polaris Bass Creek office. high-level leader for the company.
33CULTIVATING COMPANY CULTURE
Employee Engagement Survey Polaris Celebrates Profit Sharing Engaging New Riders
Experiencing the outdoors and
Polaris recently launched an In recognition of our Best People,
having adventures with family and
employee engagement survey, Best Team guiding principle, each
friends are relevant and appealing
created in conjunction with year we celebrate employee
to many beyond the traditional
Mercer | Sirota. For the 2019 successes and contributions
Powersports customer. As a
survey, full-time office employees during our Polaris Profit Sharing
global leader in the industry, we
were asked to respond. Our goal Week. Polaris locations globally
believe there is a great opportunity
is to include hourly employees and host special employee events,
to broaden our customer base
those who work at Polaris factories during which employees receive
and expand participation in our
and distribution centers in future a portion of our annual profits.
categories.
surveys. In 2018, we paid more than $17
million in compensation to our Our research has shown emerging
hourly employees alone. growth in engagement among
diverse populations in our
categories, and we are seeking
to amplify that growth by making
Powersports more inclusive and
accessible through:
Building customer insights to
better understand attitudes and
beliefs from people outside of
Powersports
Marketing activation to reach and
engage new customers
Offerings like Polaris Adventures
that make Powersports more
accessible to more people
Employee participation and
engagement to introduce more
people to our brands
34CULTIVATING COMPANY CULTURE
35CULTIVATING COMPANY CULTURE
As a Polaris intern,
you have the ability
to share your ideas
Polaris Employees Brings In 2018, we welcomed 120 with Polaris CEO Scott Wine. and implement
Their Kids to Work seasonal interns, 17 percent of To give back to the community
whom were returning participants. where the event was held, interns
projects that make
At Polaris’ Research and Devel-
opment facility in Wyoming, This group of interns produced donated more than 670 rolls of a long-lasting and
Minnesota, the 2018 Bring Your projects in 25 areas of our toilet paper to the Plymouth Food
Kid to Work Day event helped kids business during the year, including Shelf. meaningful impact on
engage in engineering, marketing but not limited to sales and
marketing, digital and information In an exit survey, 99 percent of the company. From the
and manufacturing activities, while summer interns stated that their
giving employees the opportunity systems, operations and electrical moments you start, you
engineering. The interns also had experience with Polaris either met
to impress their children by show- or exceeded expectations.
casing the work they do. the opportunity to participate in a are welcomed into the
design challenge and Q&A session
Polaris "family" as a
Hands-On Summer
Intern Experiences
valued member of the
The Polaris Summer Internship team. My internship
Program provides valuable oppor-
tunities for young professionals to has truly been a
develop their skills, seek career rare and special
development opportunities and
create lasting connections with opportunity as a young
leaders in the Powersports indus-
try. As a fully integrated member of professional.
our team, the interns work along-
side Polaris leadership to help solve - Sara Huettner,
real business problems and create Corporate Communications Intern
sustainable, long-term projects.
36CULTIVATING COMPANY CULTURE
Steady Growth in
Support of Employee Total Polaris Tuition Reimbursements (in USD)
Educational Pursuits
Our tuition reimbursement
program invests in our $860,986
employees’ educational
$788,934
pursuits to assist them in
achieving their personal $642,439
and professional goals. $585,796
In 2018, we disbursed
more than $800,000 in
tuition reimbursement.
2015 2016 2017 2018
When I started my career at Polaris, I jumped onto the Roseau paint team right out of
high school. After 25 years with the company, I have been able to grow and gain valuable
experience while attending classes through the Tuition Reimbursement Program. With the
knowledge I have gained in my educational pursuit, I have been able to advance my career
and take on various supervisory roles. The program is challenging but extremely rewarding.
I could not be prouder of this company and all the benefits that they offer.
- Erin Shegrud, Polaris Warehouse Supervisor
37EMPLOYEE RESOURCES INTRODUCTION STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITIES 38
STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITIES
A
B C
D E
A. A pit stop on the Vets Ride to Sturgis.
B. Team Polaris Adaptive Snowmobile athlete,
Paul Thacker, leading a team of veterans on
an outdoor therapy ride.
C. Serving up chili during our annual United
Way Chili Cook-off at our Plymouth, MN office.
D. RANGER supporting healing through hunting
with Heroes Hunt at the LEEK Hunting &
Mountain Preserve.
E. Enjoying a ride during a Youth Safety training
done in partnership with the Boy Scouts of
America.
Actively improving the communities in which we work and live
has been a foundational concept for Polaris since our beginning.
This commitment includes partnering with employees, customers,
community organizations and other Polaris family members around
the world to support the efforts and initiatives important to our
company.
Committed to Volunteer Time Off The Polaris Foundation: $3M+ in
Community Engagement New for 2018 was the Volunteer Community Financial Support
We want to give our employees Time Off program, which allows In 2018, the Polaris Foundation
the opportunity to partake in their Polaris employees to receive up to provided $3,000,000 in monetary
passions. With programs like eight hours of paid volunteer time and product donations to our
Dollars for Doers, TEAM Polaris each year at a 501c3 charitable stakeholder communities, with a
and Volunteer Time Off, we are organization. strategic giving focus on:
helping our employees make a
During the year, 255 employees Safe Youth Riding
difference and be a part of causes
that they care about. participated in the program and
Community Development
spent a total of 2,040 hours
volunteering. Environment and Land Access
2018 Dollars for Doers Totals
Helping Employees $17,000
Maximize Giving $15,000
Through our Dollars for Doers
program, the Polaris Foundation
donates $100 for every 10 hours $9,310
a Polaris employee volunteers at
a 501(c)3 organization, up to $500
per employee per year.
2016 2017 2018
39STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITIES
Polaris Matching Contributions
433 Employees
$97,675
TEAM Polaris
Matching Donations 453 Employees
Polaris employees in teams of six
$70,000
or more can help raise money and 306 Employees
participate in 501(c)3 charitable
events. For each race, run or other $51,000
event, the Polaris Foundation
matches up to $1,000 raised.
Participants also receive a free
athletic shirt to wear during TEAM
events.
2016 2017 2018
Polaris ALS TEAM
The Polaris ALS Fundraising TEAM
raised more than $110,000 for the
ALS Association during 2018 Black
Woods Blizzard Tour snowmobile
ride. The team’s contributions
helped the 2018 tour drive
awareness for ALS and raise over
$1 million dollars.
Bike MS150 TEAM
TEAM Polaris raised $30,000 for
Pictured on left:
the National Multiple Sclerosis Team Polaris after a rainy run for the
Society (NMSS) during the 2018 United Way.
Bike MS150 event. Inserts:
Polaris adaptive snow racer Paul
TEAM Polaris has participated Thacker taking veterans on the
snowmobile trip of a lifetime.
since 1993, raising more than
$392,000 for NMSS to date. Team Polaris MS150 after a successful
and long ride.
40STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITIES
41STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITIES
The iconic Ride the Wilds system provides thousands of miles of trails
where riders can create memories, discover adventures and spend time
with friends and family. Polaris is honored to support this community’s
collaborative effort to enhance off-road riding experiences.
- Lucy Clark Dougherty, Polaris Foundation President
Restoring Bridges with the NFF system of Ride the Wilds, while Supporting Boy Scouts
The Polaris Foundation partnered nationally raising motorsport riding of America
with the National Forest Foundation standards. The grant will go toward The Polaris Foundation partners
(NFF) to restore several bridges in the creation and installation of with the Boy Scouts of America
Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, 1,000 new ATV trail signs, which to promote youth off-road safety
home to many trails and a favorite will provide directional guidance practices and encourage respect
locale for OHV riders. and promote safe and responsible for the great outdoors. In 2018,
riding practices throughout the nearly 1,850 Scouts participated in
To maintain a properly functioning system. trail building and trail conservation
trail system, and to help protect activities.
Utah’s wetlands, Polaris funded a
project to replace a 250-foot-long Celebrating 50th Years of NPF Since 2014, our partnership has
defunct boardwalk bridge and The National Park Foundation (NPF) enabled more than 6,400 Scouts
several additional smaller bridges. celebrated the 50th anniversary take part in conservation projects.
of the National Trails System Act
in 2018. The act preserves trails
New Hampshire Trail System with outstanding natural, cultural
Improvements and recreational value for the
In 2018, The Polaris Foundation enjoyment of future generations.
awarded a $100,000 grant to To honor this milestone, the Polaris
improve the Ride the Wilds™ trail Foundation donated snowmobiles
system in New Hampshire. The and a transport trailer to support
Polaris Foundation partnered with the Katahdin Woods and Waters
six local organizations to bring National Monument’s operational
change to the North Country trail needs.
42STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITIES
Polaris Wyoming Hosts Tour for toward earning Polaris Master
Youth Mechanics Service Dealer (MSD) Bronze &
Polaris Wyoming, Minnesota Silver level certifications prior to
employees partnered with the Tried graduation. These certifications
and True Small Engines program add to students’ credentials when
to give local youth mechanics seeking employment and are
hands-on training and experience highly sought after by recruiting
in the engineering and technical and hiring Polaris dealers.
fields. Eleven participants toured
Active high school and technical
the Polaris Wyoming facility
college participation increased
and received valuable industry
from 15 schools in 2017 to 26 More than 100 coats were donated
information while shadowing
schools in 2018, with 109 students from Polaris employees, along with
Polaris engineers and technicians.
earning MSD certifications during additional hats and mittens.
the year.
Enhancing Our Dealers’
United Way Cardboard
Recruiting Base
Medina-Minute Volunteering Boat Race
Polaris continues to recognize
Over one lunch hour in October, In support of the United Way of
and address the skills gap in the
Polaris Medina, Minnesota employ- Elkhart County, several Godfrey
current and future labor market,
Hurricane employees participated
not only for our own operations, ees assembled care packages for
in “The Great Cardboard Boat
but for our more than 1,600 off- three local nonprofits. The pack-
Race.” The race, now in its sixth
and on-road vehicle dealers as ages benefitted underprivileged
year, consisted of eight races of
well. In 2018, the Polaris Service kids, rescue dogs and homeless
six or seven boats each, followed
Education Program, established youth. In total, employees packed
by two championship rounds.
in 2003, continued to evolve, and 100 snack packs, 100 adoption
expand. The program provides bags and 100 emergency kits. The boats were made entirely of
technical schools, high schools cardboard, specific types of paint
and community colleges with free or polyurethane and duct tape.
access to Polaris online technical Providing Coats for Kids In 2018, over 1,000 spectators
training systems, training material Polaris Roseau, Minnesota employ- cheered on the competing teams
and learning content. Students ees participated in the annual Coats raising more than $70,000 for the
of participating schools can work for Kids drive during September. United Way of Elkhart County.
43STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITIES
Building is a great
Next-Generation Mentoring College Athletes Getting Girls Involved in STEM
Manufacturer Support
avenue to meet people,
Jordan Benning, Director of To h e l p e n c o u r a g e g i r l s’
We recognize that supporting Transamerican Auto Parts (TAP), involvement in science, technology, develop friendships
a quality education must begin worked with the Women Invested engineering and math (STEM)
with a significant investment. To in Leadership and Learning (WILL) programs, Women Leaders in and establish a
support tomorrow’s manufacturing program to help prepare female Powersports (WLP) sponsored
network. I’m glad I
professionals, Polaris donated athletes for their transition from a science experiment event at
$79,500 to Forest Lake Area High the collegiate to professional world. Forest Lake Elementary School in work in an industry
School in Minnesota for a new Minnesota.
Polaris Design and Engineering After years of mentoring at Polaris, where my profession
Lab, complete with state-of- Benning was chosen by the WLP volunteers helped 35
the-art machinery and precision University of Minnesota (UMN) members of a local Brownie Girl and my passion
to be a mentor for three athletes Scout troop build hoop gliders
equipment.
in 2018. With members from and spool racers, creating a fun intertwine. I encourage
The lab is designed to help Forest high-ranking positions in various way to learn about aerodynamic everyone to get
Lake students develop relevant industries, the WILL program sets engineering and energy creation.
critical thinking and problem- up female athletes for success by involved.
solving skills while working on having access to mentors who
- Jake Jain,
engineering and manufacturing can assist with resume building,
Polaris Development Technician
projects. networking, mock interviewing
and more.
44STRENGTHENING OUR COMMUNITIES
PROUDLY HONORING AND
SUPPORTING THE U.S. MILITARY
Polaris has a long history of giving back to the military, veterans and
military families. Through partnerships, sponsorships and volunteer
efforts, we continue to raise money for various military and veteran
organizations across the country.
Bridging the Gap with other veterans, supporters and for military heroes and their families
Slingshot riders and to participate in various dealing with service-related mental
In 2018, Polaris donated a custom adjacent adventures. and physical injuries. For every test
Slingshot roadster to the Miami ride completed, Indian Motorcycle
Police Department. It's not donated $25, resulting in more than
Celebrating Armed Forces Day $30,000 raised for the Infinite Hero
intended to be used for patrols,
in Germany Foundation.
but instead the attention-grabbing
Slingshot is a fun vehicle to For Armed Forces Day, Indian
display at local community events Motorcycle partnered with freestyle
motocross icon Carey Hart to Fundraising for FEW
and serves as an “icebreaker”
between police officers and kids in honor active U.S. soldiers serving I n d i a n M o t o r c yc l e , Po l a r i s
the local community. overseas in Germany. Hart’s “Good Slingshot and Polaris Boats have
Ride” gave approximately 50 active all partnered with the Foundation
troops a ride through the German for Exceptional Warriors (FEW) in
Indian Motorcycle Sponsors countryside with more than 100 recent years.
Veterans Ride to Sturgis members and their families,
gathering for a barbecue afterward. In 2018, Indian Motorcycle and
For the fourth year in a row, Polaris Slingshot supported
Indian Motorcycle was the Indian Motorcycle continued the Warrior Rally by providing
primary sponsor of the 2018 to support Hart’s “Good Ride” demo rides and a Polaris Indian
Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis. program by offering a dealer-driven Motorcycle display.
This therapeutic adventure test ride promotion to raise money
provides participating veterans for the Infinite Hero Foundation, the Proceeds from the rally went to the
an opportunity to work toward program’s largest beneficiary. FEW, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit dedicated
overcoming post-traumatic stress to helping wounded veterans
disorder (PTSD) while on the The Infinite Hero Foundation funds bond and share experiences
open road. Veterans made several programs that drive innovation and through hunting and other nature
stops along the way to meet with accessibility to effective treatments excursions.
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