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American Woodmark Corporation.

AMWD.US | Manufacture of furniture

American Woodmark Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of kitchen, bath, and home organization products for the remodeling and new home construction markets. The company offers a wide range of products, including stock and semi-custom cabinetry, vanities, and related accessories. Am...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

American Woodmark Corporation's ethical profile presents a mixed picture. Critics point to a history of labor and environmental issues, including 24 labor violations since 2000 and $91,241 in environmental penalties across 7 offenses. In 2023, the company faced a $156,259 OSHA workplace safety penalty. Reports suggest concerns regarding supply chain ethics, with less than 8% of forestry suppliers surveyed having concrete plans to prevent forced labor. The company also incurred a $4.9 million loss related to anti-dumping compliance issues. Positively, American Woodmark reduced material waste by 36% and carbon emissions by 22% (2020-2023), utilizing 87% FSC-certified wood. The CEO pay ratio was 137:1 in 2024.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing-20
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-20
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-40
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech10
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products-30
-100100

Better Health for All

0

American Woodmark Corporation manufactures kitchen, bath, and home organization products. The provided articles do not contain any evidence that these core products or the company's operations have a direct positive or negative impact on health outcomes, nor do they relate to healthcare services, accessibility, or innovation. While articles mention workplace safety and environmental violations,

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the rubric explicitly excludes these from the 'Better Health for All' value, categorizing them under 'Fair Pay & Worker Respect' and 'Planet-Friendly Business' respectively. Therefore, for all KPIs under 'Better Health for All', the company's activities are assessed as having no significant direct health implications, resulting in a neutral score of 0 where applicable.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

The provided article focuses solely on a personnel change within American Woodmark Corporation, announcing a new Senior Vice President.

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It contains no data relevant to the company's performance against the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' ethical value or any of its associated KPIs.
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As such, no specific, concrete data points were found to score any of the KPIs in the rubric.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

For fiscal year 2024, the CEO-to-median employee pay ratio was 137:1.

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Employee engagement scores were 84% for MyADP engagement and 87% for ADP Mobile app engagement.
2
The company has 24 records of labor violations since 2000, with a total of $483,361 in penalties.
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This includes a $156,259 OSHA workplace safety/health violation in 2023, a $37,500 NLRB labor relations violation in 2007, a $32,376 wage and hour violation in 2009, and a $25,000 EEOC employment discrimination violation in 2019.
4

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

-20

Approximately one-third of the company's lumber supply, specifically all European-sourced lumber, is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified.

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The company sources approximately two-thirds of its lumber from the Appalachian Mountains and Northern US, with the remainder from Western Europe.
2
No specific quantitative data is available for audit frequency, forced or child labor incidents, traceability coverage, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage in supplier contracts, the share of spend on high-risk materials, or supplier diversity spend.
3

Honest & Fair Business

-20

American Woodmark Corporation has a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all employees and directors, prohibiting bribery and corruption, and requiring compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and international anti-bribery laws.

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The company also has a formal whistleblower policy with a secure, anonymous, and confidential ethics hotline (EthicsPoint) available to employees, shareholders, and business partners, with protection against retaliation for good-faith reporting.
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The Director of Internal Audit reviews all correspondence and discloses details to the Audit Committee and external auditors, who then determine a course of action.
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However, there is no evidence of the program's effectiveness being publicly measured. Eight out of nine current directors are independent as defined by NASDAQ Marketplace Rules.
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The company expects a response to supplier concerns within 24 hours, and a median resolution time of 90 days for complaints is indicated by the adoption of a case-management system.
5

Kind to Animals

0

No evidence available to assess American Woodmark Corporation on Kind to Animals.

No War, No Weapons

0

The provided article announces a leadership change at American Woodmark Corporation but contains no data relevant to the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value or any of its associated KPIs.

1
Therefore, no assessment can be made against the rubric.

Planet-Friendly Business

-40

American Woodmark Corporation recorded two air pollution violations in 2017.

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Other environmental violations include one in 2020, one in 2018, one in 2016, one in 2010, and one in 2005.
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The total penalties for environment-related offenses from 2000 to present amount to $91,241 across seven records.
3

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

The provided articles do not contain specific, concrete data points for any of the KPIs related to 'Respect for Cultures & Communities'. While general charitable giving of over $400,000 in 2023 is mentioned.

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there is no information indicating that these funds were specifically directed towards cultural heritage organizations or community development as defined by the rubric's KPIs. The articles explicitly note a 'lack of specific data on community engagement, cultural preservation investments, local employment, grievance mechanisms, FPIC participation, or other ESG metrics related to Respect for Cultures & Communities'.
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Safe & Smart Tech

10

American Woodmark Corporation has reported no current or recent material cybersecurity threats, incidents, or data breaches as of June 2025, and operates a comprehensive cybersecurity risk management framework aligned with NIST-CSF.

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The company conducts regular cybersecurity training campaigns for employees, emphasizing awareness of common threats and phishing, and holds them accountable for completion and performance.
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Encryption, including secure protocols and multi-factor authentication, is implemented to secure data in transit and at rest.
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Multi-factor authentication is also implemented.
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The company states it performs regular security patching to mitigate emerging cyber threats and uses third-party consulting services for independent audits and assessments.
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American Woodmark is committed to safeguarding information assets, protecting consumer data, and maintaining system integrity and availability, aligning with industry best practices and applicable regulatory requirements, using the NIST-CSF as a framework.
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The privacy policy outlines California, Virginia, and Nevada resident rights regarding access, deletion, correction, and opt-out options for personal information, and states data is retained for a period considered reasonably necessary.
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The company's supplier manual mandates that suppliers notify AWC within 72 hours of any cyber incidents or data breaches.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

-30

American Woodmark Corporation reported that 45% of its product lines were recyclable in 2023.

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The company also stated that 13% of its wood materials were recycled wood in 2023.
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Furthermore, the company had zero significant environmental compliance violations and invested $3.7 million in environmental compliance.
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