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Marcus Corporation.

MCS.US | Short term accommodation activities

Marcus Corporation is a leader in the lodging and entertainment industries, with significant presences in both sectors. The company operates movie theaters under the Marcus Theatres brand, offering a range of cinematic experiences including traditional screens, IMAX, and premium large format screens...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Marcus Corporation's ethical standing presents a mixed picture. Worker respect has drawn scrutiny, with a 2024 CEO pay ratio of 564:1 and reports indicating around 67% of employees are variable or part-time. The company was linked to wage and hour violations in 2009 and a workplace safety violation in 2013. Positively, a formal policy aims to achieve 75% living-wage earners within two years. Environmentally, Marcus Corporation has a 42,500 metric tons CO2 equivalent carbon footprint. Yet, it has invested $3.2 million in energy-efficient technology, achieving 27% energy savings from LED lighting and 35% from digital projection. The company targets an 18% carbon emission reduction by 2026 and operates two LEED-certified theater complexes. Critics note the energy-intensive nature of its core business.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect-40
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-60
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products-40
-100100

Better Health for All

0

No KPIs could be scored for Better Health for All. The provided articles primarily detail employee benefits, such as health insurance, mental health care, and employee assistance programs

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. However, the scoring instructions explicitly state that workplace safety standards or worker rights, including employee benefits, fall under 'Fair Pay & Worker Respect' and are not relevant to 'Better Health for All'. Information regarding The Marcus Foundation's medical research initiatives () is not attributable to MCS.US, the company being assessed, as it refers to a separate entity
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. While COVID-19 safety protocols were mentioned (), the evidence lacked the quantitative data required by the rubric to assess the company's global health crisis response, focusing instead on operational safety measures
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. No other specific, concrete data points were found regarding the health impact of the company's principal goods or services, harmful revenue, user safety records, health product accessibility, vulnerable population reach, health risk transparency, health innovation investment, health externalities, health equity programs, healthcare workforce support, preventative health measures, healthcare data responsibility, mental health initiatives (beyond employee benefits), pharmaceutical patents, nutrition/food safety, healthcare education, addiction mitigation, or clinical trial ethics.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

Marcus Corporation operates in the lodging and entertainment industries and does not offer lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers. Therefore, all KPIs related to financial products, services, or lending practices are not applicable and are omitted. While the Marcus Corporation Foundation made over $2 million in grants in 2023

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and Marcus Hotels made over $7.5 million in cash donations to nonprofits over the last 10 years,
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these philanthropic activities are not explicitly defined as reinvestment in community finance or profit-sharing with underserved communities as per the KPI definition for 'profit_reinvestment' within the context of financial services, leading to its omission.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

-40

Approximately 67% of employees were on a variable or part-time basis as of December 26, 2019.

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The CEO-to-median employee pay ratio was 564:1 for Fiscal Year Ending 2024.
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As of December 26, 2019, approximately 6% of employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements.
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Employee engagement, based on an employee rating from 121 reviews, was 3.5 out of 5 stars (70%).
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence available to assess Marcus Corporation on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

0

No specific, concrete data points were provided in the articles for any of the KPIs related to Honest & Fair Business. While articles mention the availability of governance documents such as a Code of Conduct, Audit Committee Charter, Compensation Committee Charter, Corporate Governance Guidelines, and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee Charter, they do not provide details on their content, enforcement, or any performance metrics.

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Therefore, all KPIs must be omitted due to a lack of scorable evidence.

Kind to Animals

0

No evidence available to assess Marcus Corporation on Kind to Animals.

No War, No Weapons

0

No evidence available to assess Marcus Corporation on No War, No Weapons.

Planet-Friendly Business

-60

The company achieved a waste diversion rate of 42% in 2023

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, with 63 restaurants utilizing composting
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. 15% of its electricity is procured from renewable sources
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. Two theater complexes received LEED Silver Certification in 2023
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, representing approximately 2.1% of its total properties. The company has a carbon emission reduction target of 18% by 2026
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, and its annual carbon footprint is reported as 42,500 metric tons CO2 equivalent
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. However, these targets are not stated as SBTi-validated.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

The provided articles do not contain specific quantitative data points for any of the defined KPIs related to Respect for Cultures & Communities. While some articles mention general community impact, such as Marcus Hotels & Resorts having 7,200 associates nationwide,

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contributing over $25 million in tax contributions to area economies,
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and the Marcus Foundation making over $7.5 million in cash donations over the last 10 years,
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these figures are not presented in a way that aligns with the specific metrics and thresholds of the rubric (e.g., percentage of company revenue reinvested in local community development, number of formal partnerships with indigenous groups, or specific cultural preservation investments). Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the available evidence.

Safe & Smart Tech

0

Users have industry-standard controls over their personal data. They can opt out of receiving communications or having information shared with third parties by emailing the company or using an unsubscribe form.

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Users can also adjust browser settings to refuse cookies
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and decline location data collection within the mobile application.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

-40

The company holds vendors accountable to reduce their environmental impact, requesting and auditing information on their environmental initiatives and policies

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. It is also committed to a waste-reduction program aimed at increasing recycling
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, though specific quantitative targets or timelines for this program are not publicly provided.

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