Laclede Group.
LG.US | Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains
Laclede Group, doing business as Spire, is a public utility holding company. It provides natural gas service through its regulated core utility, Spire Missouri Inc., serving customers in eastern Missouri. The company operates through Gas Utility and Gas Marketing segments. The Gas Utility segment di...Show More
Better Health for All
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Spire (LG.US) donated $100,000 to Children's Mercy Healthy Homes Program in May 2022.
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This program aims to improve health and safety for families, particularly low-income households with children suffering from chronic health issues, by addressing housing-related hazards such as excess moisture and poor indoor air quality.
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Spire has also invested $10 million in weatherizing over 3,000 homes since 2005.
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A preliminary study indicates that weatherization can lead to a 33% reduction in acute care visits for children with asthma.
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The Healthy Homes program includes 21 consumer workshops and 21 contractor training workshops.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No evidence available to assess Laclede Group on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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No evidence available to assess Laclede Group on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No evidence available to assess Laclede Group on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.
Honest & Fair Business
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A former employee alleged in December 2023 that Spire instructed him to hide documents related to a rate increase request, potentially to reduce the request by 50% if discovered by regulators.
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Spire denied these allegations in September 2024, stating they have all documents and conducted a thorough investigation.
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The former employee is also involved in a lawsuit against Spire for alleged workplace discrimination in 2023.
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Kind to Animals
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The company, a natural gas utility, operates pipeline projects that have potential impacts on state and federal endangered and threatened species, including timber rattlesnakes, Indiana bats, and Northern long-eared bats, as well as sensitive natural communities
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. The company engages with regulatory bodies like the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to comply with environmental regulations and obtain necessary permits
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, which may include Incidental Take Authorizations if impacts cannot be avoided
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. IDNR expects applicants to provide species conservation benefits 5.5 times larger than their adverse impact
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. The company has undertaken conservation actions such as relocating endangered gopher tortoises during pipeline installation
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, supporting the planting of 1,900 trees
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, and partnering with the Cahaba River Society to remove evasive plant species
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. It also partners with the Saint Louis Zoo for conservation efforts
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and supports its WildCare Park development through volunteer efforts
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. However, the provided articles do not contain specific, measurable biodiversity impact metrics (e.g., documented population increases, habitat expansion metrics) that align with the quantitative thresholds of the 'wildlife_conservation_impact' KPI. Furthermore, as a natural gas utility, the company's operations do not involve animal testing, animal agriculture, or animal-derived products, rendering most other KPIs in this category inapplicable or without relevant evidence.
No War, No Weapons
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LG.US, operating as Spire, is a natural gas utility company whose core business does not involve arms manufacturing, military contracts, or conflict facilitation. The company's Code of Conduct, updated in May 2024, prohibits weapons, firearms, ammunition, explosives, and incendiary devices on company property, work sites, or in company vehicles for safety.
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Spire has a Human Rights Policy, effective August 24, 2020, and a Supplier Code of Conduct.
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The Board of Directors oversees cybersecurity, AI, and employee safety efforts.
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All employees completed training related to the Code of Conduct, Related Party Transactions, and Employee Handbook in FY24.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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The company reported no significant environmental violations in 2022
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, 2023
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, and 2024
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. It includes disclosures aligned with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
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and supports its recommendations
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, but the articles do not explicitly mention climate scenario analysis. The company aims to be carbon neutral by midcentury (2050)
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and has interim methane reduction targets of 59% by 2025
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and 73% by 2035
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. Total Scope 1 and 2 emissions were 349,991 metric tons CO2e in 2023
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, a 4.7% reduction from 2022
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, but Scope 3 emissions are excluded from its carbon neutrality plan
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No evidence available to assess Laclede Group on Respect for Cultures & Communities.
Safe & Smart Tech
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No evidence available to assess Laclede Group on Safe & Smart Tech.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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The provided article contains no specific data points or facts related to the company's zero waste or sustainable product initiatives.
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Therefore, no assessment can be made against the 'Zero Waste & Sustainable Products' ethical value.
The provided article is about Spire Inc. (NYSE: SR), a natural gas company, and its sustainability report.
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There is no mention of LG.US or any data relevant to LG's zero-waste or sustainable product initiatives.
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Therefore, no data can be extracted for the requested categories.
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