Better Health for All

Ferro Corporation's Delaware River Plant had major health-harming externalities due to severe environmental contamination. Groundwater contained vinyl chloride at 20 Fg/L, which is four times the EPA maximum contaminant level of 5 Fg/L.

Surface soil samples detected Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate up to 4,700 mg/kg, over 22 times the NJ NRDCSCC of 210 mg/kg, and hexachlorobenzene at 5.56 mg/kg, over 2.5 times the NJ NRDCSCC of 2.0 mg/kg. Subsurface soil also contained acetone, ethylbenzene, and total xylenes above state standards, requiring a deed notice. The cone of depression from groundwater pumping extended up to two miles. While 'Current Human Exposures Under Control' was verified in 2009, based on covering surface soils and using personal protective equipment for workers, the underlying contamination persisted, indicating inadequate remediation. Vibrantz Technologies, which Ferro became part of, reported a 13% reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions in 2024.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Ferro Corporation is a global supplier of technology-based performance materials, including functional coatings, color solutions, and pigments.

The company's core business does not involve lending, insuring, moving, or storing money, nor does it offer consumer financial products or services. Therefore, all KPIs related to financial products, pricing, fees, lending compliance, debt, data accessibility for financial services, and wealth-building outcomes are not applicable. The Ferro Foundation, a separate non-profit, supports underserved groups with grants, but this is distinct from Ferro Corporation's direct profit reinvestment in community finance or its provision of financial literacy programs.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Ferro Corporation's employee reviews on Indeed, spanning January 2020 to August 2024 from 143 reviews, show an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars (68%)

and a culture rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars . Employee feedback included complaints about low pay, job insecurity, and potential job relocation to Mexico . Other concerns raised were a lack of cross-training and a preference for external hires over internal promotions . Conversely, some employees reported positive experiences with friendly coworkers, specific supervisors, and training opportunities .

No War, No Weapons

Ferro Corporation, now Vibrantz Technologies, has a policy to comply with U.S. economic embargoes against countries like Burma, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan, and Syria, and adheres to U.S. Anti-Boycott and Export Control Laws.

Systems are in place to vet suppliers and customers against trade rules and regulations. For conflict minerals, 100% of Vibrantz suppliers have reported adherence to the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT), and the Supplier Code of Conduct requires suppliers to assure that tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold do not finance armed groups. However, 70% of identified suppliers have reported adherence to the Extended Minerals Reporting Template (EMRT), with a target of 100% by mid-2025. The company has implemented a Sustainable Procurement Policy and Supplier Code of Conduct, and is a member of the Responsible Minerals Initiative. It is seeking confirmation from 80% of key suppliers to the principles of the Supplier Code of Conduct by the end of 2025. Vibrantz has joined the United Nations’ Global Compact, and its Supplier Code of Conduct includes commitments to human rights practices and labor standards.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles that directly maps to the defined Key Performance Indicators for 'Respect for Cultures & Communities'. While Article 0 mentions R$8 million invested in social initiatives, including culture

, this is an absolute amount and not a percentage of revenue or reinvested funds, nor is it specifically allocated to cultural heritage organizations or preservation programs as required by the rubric. Similarly, the mention of over 600 employees in local areas is an absolute number, not a percentage of the total workforce . The articles explicitly note a lack of data for many relevant metrics .