OMNOVA Solutions Inc..
OMN.US | Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.
OMNOVA Solutions Inc. is a specialty chemical company. It develops, manufactures, and markets emulsion polymers, specialty chemicals, and decorative and functional surfaces. Its products are used in a variety of applications, including coatings, adhesives, construction, healthcare, transportation, a...Show More
Better Health for All
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No specific, quantifiable evidence was provided in the articles to assess OMNOVA Solutions Inc. against any of the 'Better Health for All' KPIs. While one article mentions that OMNOVA's performance fabrics and laminates are used in medical and long-term care environments for cleanability and resistance to bodily fluids and disinfectants
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, it does not provide data on the proportion of the product portfolio, revenue, safety records, pricing, R&D investment, or any other specific metrics required by the rubric. The other articles focus on general sustainability values without specific health-related metrics.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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OMNOVA Solutions Inc. is a specialty chemical company and does not offer consumer lending, deposit services, or other financial products. As such, the KPIs related to fair money and economic opportunity, which primarily assess financial institutions, are not applicable to its core business operations. While the Synthomer Foundation, associated with the company, awarded $1.3 million to nonprofit organizations in 2024.
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and prioritizes education, there is no specific evidence that these philanthropic activities constitute community finance reinvestment or financial literacy initiatives as defined by the respective KPIs, which focus on financial services and their direct impact on economic opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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The company's CEO to median employee pay ratio was 41:1 in 2018.
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Employee feedback indicates that 60% of employees report being paid fairly, 100% report receiving annual bonuses, and 40% are satisfied with benefits.
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Employees rank compensation in the bottom 35% and perks and benefits in the bottom 20% compared to similar-sized companies.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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In 2024, 93% of targeted suppliers agreed to meet the company's Supplier Code of Conduct or equivalent standards.
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The company's Supplier Code of Conduct outlines expectations for human rights, labor conditions, and ethical business practices. Non-compliance with this Code may result in the termination of the business relationship or a requirement for a corrective action plan.
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The group-wide supplier base is screened using four different risk lenses, including sustainability and human rights risk.
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Additionally, the Conflict Minerals Policy Statement was reviewed and updated during 2024.
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Honest & Fair Business
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OMNOVA Solutions Inc. did not mention any financial restatements in its 2018 and 2019 Form 10-K reports, covering fiscal years 2016 through 2019.
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The company has a formal whistleblower policy that includes an employee hotline (844-223-4167) for reporting violations, with an option for anonymity.
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This policy also outlines specific channels for concerns related to accounting, internal controls, or senior management.
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Kind to Animals
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No evidence was found in the provided articles regarding OMNOVA Solutions Inc.'s practices or policies related to animal welfare, animal testing, ethical sourcing, or conservation initiatives.
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Therefore, no KPIs can be scored.
No War, No Weapons
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles regarding OMNOVA Solutions Inc. (OMN.US) and its association with arms manufacturing, military contracts, or conflict facilitation. The articles either discuss general export control regulations
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, refer to other companies with similar names (e.g., OMNI TECHNOLOGIES INC, OMNI UTILITY SERVICES LLC)
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, or are terms of use agreements
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, none of which provide relevant evidence for OMN.US against the specified KPIs.
Planet-Friendly Business
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles for OMN.US (OMNOVA Solutions Inc.) that precisely match the quantitative thresholds and qualitative conditions of the scoring rubric for any KPI. While emissions data for 'Synthomer' (which acquired OMNOVA Solutions) was provided for Scope 1, 2, and 3
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, the associated rubric tier required evidence of 'year-on-year declines' which was not present. Similarly, a net-zero target year of 2050 was stated
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, but no corresponding tier exists in the rubric for this specific year. All other KPIs lacked explicit, quantifiable evidence.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No specific, quantitative data points relevant to the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' ethical value were found across the provided articles. The articles discuss product innovations
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, workplace transformation
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, rebranding
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, and general sustainability initiatives
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, but do not provide evidence for formal partnerships, community reinvestment, cultural incident records, impact assessments, local employment, grievance mechanisms, or other related metrics.
Safe & Smart Tech
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OMNOVA Solutions Inc. requires annual compliance training for its employees, with the content tailored to specific job roles.
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The company's business conduct policies emphasize compliance with all applicable laws, and its purchase terms and conditions include specific clauses related to data protection under GDPR.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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The provided article focuses on general sustainability values and strategy but does not contain any quantitative data relevant to OMN.US's zero waste or sustainable product initiatives.
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No metrics related to waste diversion, product recyclability, packaging sustainability, recycled content, or other specific sustainability indicators are presented.
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There are also no mentions of regulatory actions, violations, fines, certifications, awards, industry benchmarks, or comparisons to peers.
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