Headwaters Incorporated.
HW.US | Wholesale of construction materials, hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
Headwaters Incorporated is a building products company. It manufactures and distributes construction materials, including siding, windows, roofing, trim, and other related products. The company operates primarily in North America, serving residential and commercial construction markets. Headwaters f...Show More
Better Health for All
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No information was found in the provided articles regarding Headwaters Incorporated (HW.US) that is relevant to the 'Better Health for All' ethical value. The articles discuss dust management, safety procedures, and regulatory fines related to Boral Resources and Ligure Constructions, which are not Headwaters Incorporated.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Headwaters Incorporated is described as a building products company. The provided articles do not contain any evidence that Headwaters Incorporated offers lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers or businesses. One article details a promissory note where Headwaters Incorporated is the borrower, not the lender.
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Other articles refer to distinct entities such as Headwaters Regional Development Corporation, Headwaters Fund, or Headwaters RC&D Area, Inc., which are not Headwaters Incorporated. Therefore, all KPIs related to financial services and economic opportunity are not applicable to Headwaters Incorporated based on the available evidence.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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Headwaters Incorporated's Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (RIFR) was 14.9 per 200,000 hours in FY16.
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Employee reviews indicate that 60% of employees would recommend working at the company.
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Reviews also frequently mention concerns about low pay, poor management, and high employee turnover, while some highlight good benefits and a stable work environment.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific, quantitative evidence was found in the provided articles for any of the Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing KPIs for Headwaters Incorporated. The articles either discuss general industry initiatives
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, promotional material for certification bodies
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, or policies of a different company (Headwater Exploration Inc.)
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, none of which provide concrete data points for the assessed company.
Honest & Fair Business
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No evidence available to assess Headwaters Incorporated on Honest & Fair Business.
Kind to Animals
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No evidence available to assess Headwaters Incorporated on Kind to Animals.
No War, No Weapons
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The provided articles discuss general market trends, government budgets, and legislative activities within the aerospace, defense, and cybersecurity sectors. However, neither article contains any specific information, data points, or actions directly attributable to Headwaters Incorporated (HW.US) regarding its involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, or conflict facilitation. explicitly states that it cannot provide values for any of the listed metrics.
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Therefore, there is no evidence to assess the company against any of the defined KPIs for the 'No War, No Weapons' value.
Planet-Friendly Business
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Headwaters Inc. incurred one environmental compliance violation in June 2022, resulting in a $68,800 settlement for violating CARB's air quality regulations regarding personal indoor air cleaning devices.
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The company received CARB certification for the devices and cooperated with CARB.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No specific, concrete data points or facts about Headwaters Incorporated (HW.US) relevant to the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' ethical value were found in the provided articles. The articles either refer to different entities or explicitly state that they do not contain relevant data for HW.US or the specified metrics.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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No evidence available to assess Headwaters Incorporated on Safe & Smart Tech.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Headwaters Incorporated's Foundry Siding increased recycled content in raw materials to 35%.
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The company implemented several waste reduction initiatives, including eliminating 75% of paper waste at Tapco's corporate headquarters
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and a paperless payroll system at corporate offices in 2009, which eliminated 96,000 pieces of paper and envelopes annually.
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Headwaters' laboratories handle minimal hazardous waste, which is managed according to government regulations.
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Many product lines carry lifetime warranties, with Eldorado Stone offering a 50-year warranty.
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No waste disposal violations were mentioned in the provided articles. The company uses product labeling and online resources like ecoScorecardSM to educate customers on product sustainability and proper disposal.
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