Better Health for All

The company's principal goods and services, which involve midstream energy for hydrocarbons, lead to excess emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other pollutants.

These emissions contribute to severe, widespread health damage, including respiratory illness, heart disease aggravation, and breathing difficulties, particularly for vulnerable populations. The company's Scope 1 emissions increased by 17% between 2011 and 2019. It has incurred over $19 million in environment-related penalties, including specific fines for air and water pollution, and a $1 million civil penalty for Clean Air Act violations related to VOC and methane emissions. , These indicate major health-harming externalities with significant community health impacts and inadequate overall remediation, as the company lacks specific emissions reduction targets and continues to expand fossil fuel infrastructure.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Employee surveys indicate that 74% of employees would recommend working at the company

, and 84% have a positive outlook for the business . The company's overall employee rating on Glassdoor is 4.1 out of 5 stars , with compensation and benefits rated at 4.2 out of 5 stars . However, some employee reviews mention issues such as poor communication with management, office politics, and nepotism . A high turnover rate was noted at the Pleasanton, TX yard . The company's Unit Purchase Plan excludes employees covered by collective bargaining agreements and temporary or leased employees . Historical safety incidents include a 2005 propane release and fire that resulted in one employee fatality , leading to a $0.1 million OSHA citation in 2006 , and a $1.0 million fine in 2007 for negligence related to 2004 ammonia releases . A workplace safety or health violation by OSHA with a $14,000 penalty was reported in 2014 for a Norco fractionation plant .

Honest & Fair Business

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided article to assess EPD.US against any of the 'Honest & Fair Business' KPIs. The article details a waiver of conflict-of-interest policies from 2006

but does not provide quantitative metrics on regulatory fines, transparency, whistle-blower policies, financial restatements, audit coverage, ESG controversies, complaint resolution times, board independence, anti-corruption policies, or third-party verification.

Kind to Animals

The company, a midstream energy service provider, actively participates in organizations such as the Texas Endangered Species Workgroup

and collaborates with trade associations to advance sound and meaningful policy initiatives . This level of engagement aligns with participating in industry discussion groups related to welfare. While the company committed $3.4 million to the Williamson County Regional Habitat Conservation Plan and undertakes initiatives like oyster bed relocation and Houston Toad protection , the articles do not provide the necessary percentage of annual revenue or specific, quantified species recovery metrics required by the rubric to score wildlife conservation impact. Other KPIs related to cruelty-free certification, animal testing, humane operations, ethical sourcing, cage-free sourcing, animal agriculture ethics, and animal-free innovation are not applicable to the company's core business or lack relevant evidence.

No War, No Weapons

The company operates in midstream energy services, with no evidence of involvement in arms or defense contracts. However, it faces regulatory challenges regarding its exports. The U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued an intent to deny export authorization for three ethane cargoes to China, totaling approximately 2.2 million barrels.

This action follows new stringent BIS licensing requirements for ethane and butane exports to China, introduced on May 23, 2025, though the butane requirement was later withdrawn. In 2024, the company's ethane exports to China were approximately 85,000 barrels per day, representing 40% of its total Houston Ship Channel ethane exports. The company has 45 days to respond to the BIS notice issued on June 3, 2025.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Enterprise Products Partners has established over 20 formal partnerships, including 28 with tribal organizations

and others with governmental and environmental entities. However, on December 5, 2024, a 23,000-gallon gasoline pipeline spill occurred on the Southern Ute Indian Reservation due to a pipeline failure , which was the largest gasoline pipeline spill in Colorado history . This incident raised concerns for cultural site protection , and remediation efforts included the installation of 12 cistern systems and 15 POET filtration systems . The response to this incident appears reactive, with the Southern Ute Indian Tribe making formal requests and regulatory bodies issuing notices , suggesting a response after community and regulatory pressure. For general concerns, the company provides a 24/7 confidential hotline with multi-language capabilities and other internal reporting channels , which serve as standard grievance processes. Employees receive recurring Code of Conduct training , which covers ethical conduct and respect for others , but is not specifically designated as cultural sensitivity training. No cultural appropriation incidents have been reported.