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Adams Express Company.

ADX.US | Trusts, funds and similar financial entities

Adams Express Company is a closed-end investment company. The Company's investment objective is to seek current income and capital appreciation. It invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks. The company focuses on investing in large and mid-cap companies. Adams Express Company is a publicl...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Adams Express Company, a closed-end investment fund, presents a mixed ethical profile, with its most significant impact stemming from its investment portfolio. Critics point to substantial holdings in the energy sector, including 24.2% in Exxon Mobil, 11.6% in Chevron, and 6.4% in ConocoPhillips, raising questions about its indirect environmental footprint. For its own employees, Indeed.com reviews report an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, with pay and benefits scoring 3.7 out of 5 stars. However, comprehensive data on its direct ethical practices, such as fair money, ethical sourcing, or honest business conduct, remains largely unavailable, leading to insufficient evidence for a full assessment in many areas.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

The company, ADX.US (Adams Express Company), is a closed-end investment company that invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks.

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The provided articles detail its stock holdings and discuss the broader healthcare industry, particularly focusing on Vertex Pharmaceuticals. However, none of the articles provide specific, concrete data points regarding ADX.US's direct involvement in developing accessible medical treatments, providing preventative healthcare solutions, championing wellness programs, or any other activities relevant to the 'Better Health for All' ethical value. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the evidence provided.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

No evidence available to assess Adams Express Company on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

The CEO median pay ratio is not applicable as Adams Express Company is a closed-end investment company, which falls under holding structures. The safety incident rate is not applicable due to the company's nature as an investment fund, implying no hazardous operations or frontline staff. Similarly, health insurance coverage is not applicable as it is a non-labor-intensive operation. No specific, concrete data points were provided in the articles for any other KPIs related to Fair Pay & Worker Respect, leading to their omission.

1

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No specific quantitative or qualitative data regarding ADX.US's performance on fair trade and ethical sourcing KPIs was found in the provided articles. The articles discuss general concepts of supply chain sustainability, ethical audits, and regulatory frameworks, or refer to other companies, but do not offer any specific facts, numbers, or actions attributable to ADX.US for any of the defined KPIs.

Honest & Fair Business

0

No specific, concrete data points were provided in the articles for any of the KPIs related to Honest & Fair Business.

1
Therefore, no KPIs can be scored.

Kind to Animals

0

Adams Express Company (ADX.US) is a closed-end investment company that invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks.

1
Its business model does not involve product manufacturing, animal testing, animal agriculture, or direct operations that impact wildlife habitats. Therefore, all KPIs related to animal welfare practices, product certifications, testing, sourcing, and direct conservation efforts are not applicable to the company's operations.

No War, No Weapons

0

The provided articles describe ADX.US as a closed-end investment company that invests in a diversified portfolio of common stocks.

1
The information primarily focuses on financial performance, fund holdings, and general company information. No specific data points are available regarding ADX.US's direct involvement in arms manufacturing, defense contracts, dual-use technology R&D, sales to embargoed regimes, peacebuilding investments, or any other operational activities relevant to the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value KPIs. Therefore, all KPIs are omitted due to a lack of explicit evidence.

Planet-Friendly Business

0

The provided articles focus on the financial performance and portfolio holdings of Adams Express Company (ADX.US). No specific, quantitative data points or qualitative descriptions regarding ADX.US's own operational environmental performance, climate targets, resource consumption, waste management, green building certifications, or environmental compliance were found. Information related to environmental initiatives or disclosures in the articles pertains to other entities, such as Adams Natural Resources Fund

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, Adams Street Partners
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, or Adams Resources & Energy, Inc.
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, and is not applicable to ADX.US.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

The provided articles, a financial report and employee reviews, do not contain any specific, concrete data points or information relevant to Adams Express Company's performance regarding 'Respect for Cultures & Communities'. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the evidence provided.

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Safe & Smart Tech

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles for ADX.US regarding any of the 'Safe & Smart Tech' KPIs. Information about Adams Street Partners' investment in Cyberhaven

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, or a board member's personal cybersecurity certification for Adams Funds
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, does not directly apply to ADX.US's performance on these metrics. The privacy policies for Adams Funds explicitly state no relevant data for the requested metrics
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.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No evidence was found in the provided articles regarding ADX.US's performance on any of the Key Performance Indicators related to Zero Waste & Sustainable Products. The articles primarily focus on financial information and investment strategies, explicitly stating the absence of data on waste diversion, sustainable products, or other ESG metrics for the company's operations.

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