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Fuel Tech, Inc..

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Fuel Tech, Inc. is a technology company that provides air pollution control and process optimization technologies to customers globally. The company operates through two segments: APC (Air Pollution Control) and FUEL CHEM. The APC segment provides technologies to reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx), partic...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Fuel Tech, Inc. receives a mixed ethical rating. While its Air Pollution Control technologies actively reduce harmful NOx emissions, contributing to environmental health, its FUEL CHEM segment supports the continued, albeit more efficient, use of fossil fuels, creating a nuanced environmental impact. In terms of business conduct, Fuel Tech maintains a Code of Ethics addressing areas like the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and regained NASDAQ compliance in 2020. However, a notable absence of public data on regulatory fines, transparency metrics, or ESG controversies limits a comprehensive assessment of its ethical business practices, suggesting a need for greater transparency.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-40
-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

No evidence available to assess Fuel Tech, Inc. on Better Health for All.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

No evidence available to assess Fuel Tech, Inc. on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

No evidence available to assess Fuel Tech, Inc. on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No specific, quantitative evidence was found in the provided articles for any of the Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing KPIs for FTEK.US. While some articles referenced general compliance with labor laws in purchase agreements or internal codes of conduct

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, they did not provide quantitative data such as percentages of certified spend, audit frequencies, incident counts, traceability coverage, remediation times, or supplier diversity spend specific to FTEK.US's supply chain.
2

Honest & Fair Business

-40

Fuel Tech, Inc. has a Code of Business Ethics and Conduct that outlines procedures for reporting violations, including confidential anonymous submissions to the Audit Committee for questionable accounting or auditing matters.

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However, specific details on independent investigation processes, policy strength, or effectiveness are not provided. The company's code explicitly addresses the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), outlining prohibited payments to foreign officials and emphasizing ethical conduct in business dealings.
2
While an FCPA-compliant policy is in place, the articles do not provide details on training frequency, enforcement, or effectiveness metrics.

Kind to Animals

0

Fuel Tech, Inc. is a technology company specializing in air pollution control and process optimization.

1
The provided articles detail the company's business operations, financial performance, and general market trends related to testing methods. However, none of the articles contain specific information regarding Fuel Tech's animal welfare practices, animal testing policies or volumes, use of animal-derived ingredients, humane certifications for operations, wildlife conservation initiatives, or investments in animal-free alternatives. Therefore, no evidence was found to score any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs for Fuel Tech, Inc.

No War, No Weapons

0

The provided articles for Fuel Tech, Inc. (FTEK.US) primarily focus on the company's financial performance and its core business of emissions control, process optimization, and water treatment technologies. The articles explicitly state that they do not contain information related to arms contracts, dual-use technology, or ethical considerations concerning weapons or conflict.

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Therefore, there is no specific, concrete evidence to score any of the KPIs under the 'No War, No Weapons' value.

Planet-Friendly Business

0

No evidence available to assess Fuel Tech, Inc. on Planet-Friendly Business.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No evidence available to assess Fuel Tech, Inc. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

0

No evidence available to assess Fuel Tech, Inc. on Safe & Smart Tech.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles for any of the KPIs related to Zero Waste & Sustainable Products. Information regarding the company's own waste diversion rates, product recyclability, packaging sustainability, recycled content, single-use plastic reduction, take-back programs, circular design principles, waste reduction initiatives, hazardous waste management practices, product durability, repairability, waste audit frequency, zero waste certifications, waste disposal violations, material efficiency, packaging-to-product ratio, waste reduction targets, supplier waste requirements, or customer waste education was not available.

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While some articles mention Fuel Tech's products help customers reduce hazardous emissions or improve boiler efficiency, this pertains to the customer's operations, not Fuel Tech's internal waste management or product lifecycle practices.
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Mentions of product repair processes or warranty periods do not provide data for product durability or repairability scores as defined by the rubric.
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