Park Electrochemical Corporation.
PKE.US | Manufacture of plastics and synthetic rubber in primary forms
Park Electrochemical Corp. is a global advanced materials company which develops and manufactures high-technology digital and radio frequency/microwave printed circuit materials and advanced composite materials. The company operates through two segments: Electronics and Advanced Composites. The Elec...Show More
Better Health for All
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The company's principal goods and services (materials for circuit boards and aircraft parts) do not have a direct positive or negative health impact. However, its operations have significant negative health externalities. The company and certain subsidiaries have been named as potentially responsible parties at three Superfund sites for alleged releases of hazardous substances.
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In 2021, a subsidiary reported 335 pounds of on-site releases and 6,900 pounds of off-site transfers of TRI chemicals.
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Multiple subsidiaries received EPA settlements for failing to report hazardous chemicals and providing inaccurate data, indicating incomplete and inaccurate risk disclosures.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company provided employees with health and safety literature, updated guidelines, and personal protective equipment, and implemented work-from-home policies.
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The company collects employee medical and benefit information
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and utilizes an IT cybersecurity framework based on NIST standards, with annual reviews to manage cybersecurity risks.
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The company's products do not have direct safety implications for users, nor do they have addiction potential or require accessibility considerations. The company does not engage in health education, health equity programs, or healthcare workforce support.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Park Electrochemical Corporation (PKE.US) is described in the articles as an aerospace business focused on advanced materials and manufacturing operations
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. The provided articles contain no information or data points related to financial services, lending practices, customer financial outcomes, or financial literacy initiatives. As such, there is no specific, concrete evidence in the articles to assess PKE.US against any of the KPIs for 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity'. Therefore, all KPIs are omitted.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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The company's CEO to median employee pay ratio was 6:1 for the 2025 fiscal year, based on a CEO compensation of $303,255 and median employee pay of $54,561.
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However, none of the company's employees were subject to a collective bargaining agreement as of March 2, 2003.
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Employee engagement is low, with an overall Glassdoor rating of 2.1 out of 5 stars, which translates to approximately 42/100.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific, quantitative evidence regarding Park Electrochemical Corp.'s fair trade certifications, supplier audit frequency, forced or child labor incidents, supply chain traceability, remediation speed for violations, ethical clause coverage in supplier contracts, materials risk index, or supplier diversity spend was found in the provided articles. The documents primarily focus on financial performance, general ethical codes, or broader industry discussions on fair trade and labor practices, without specific data attributable to PKE.US.
Honest & Fair Business
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The company has established procedures for the receipt, retention, and treatment of complaints regarding accounting, internal controls, or auditing matters, including a mechanism for confidential and anonymous submission of such concerns.
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However, there is no explicit evidence detailing independent investigation processes for these submissions.
Kind to Animals
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No specific, concrete evidence was found in the provided articles for Park Electrochemical Corporation (PKE.US) regarding any of the 'Kind to Animals' key performance indicators. The articles either explicitly state a lack of information for PKE.US on these topics
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or discuss general industry trends without providing company-specific data. The company's business model, which focuses on advanced materials for electronics and aerospace, does not inherently involve animal products, animal testing, or animal agriculture, which further explains the absence of relevant data in the provided materials.
No War, No Weapons
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For Q3 2024, the company reported military revenue of $16.6 million
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against a total revenue of $39.7 million,
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indicating that 41.81% of its revenue was derived from military contracts.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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No specific information or data points for PKE.US (Park Electrochemical Corporation) were found in the provided articles. The articles discuss other companies (PolyPeptide, P&G) and general industry trends related to environmental performance, but do not contain any evidence pertaining to PKE.US's planet-friendly business practices.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles for PKE.US (Park Electrochemical Corporation) regarding its respect for cultures and communities. pertains to a hotel and resorts company, not Park Electrochemical Corporation. Articles
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, which are relevant to Park Electrochemical Corp., explicitly state a lack of information for all the specified KPIs related to this ethical value.
Safe & Smart Tech
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Park Electrochemical Corp. has experienced cyber-attacks and attempts to breach the Company’s systems
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, but none of these incidents have resulted in a loss of data or materially affected the company's business, operations, or financial results
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. The company continues to update its infrastructure, security tools, and employee training and processes to protect against security incidents and prevent their recurrence
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. There are no documented incidents of unauthorized data use
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Park Electrochemical Corp. developed the N4000-2 EF® series, a bromine-free and reduced-halogen epoxy material system.
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This product line was designed to meet the requirements of environmentally conscious OEMs, demonstrating an active effort to minimize hazardous materials in its products.
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