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RGC Resources Inc..

RGCO.US | Manufacture of gas; distribution of gaseous fuels through mains

RGC Resources, Inc. is a holding company that operates through its subsidiary, Roanoke Gas Company. Roanoke Gas Company is engaged in the distribution of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Roanoke, Virginia metropolitan area and surrounding communities. The compa...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

RGC Resources Inc. holds a mixed ethical standing. Reports indicate a notably low CEO pay ratio of 9:1, suggesting a fairer income distribution compared to many companies. However, its core natural gas distribution business is fundamentally at odds with planet-friendly values, with critics highlighting its inherent reliance on fossil fuels and contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. While the company produces biogas, the overall scale and impact of this mitigation remain unclear. Comprehensive data on broader worker treatment, environmental initiatives, and community engagement is largely unavailable.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect40
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-50
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

No evidence available to assess RGC Resources Inc. on Better Health for All.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

No evidence available to assess RGC Resources Inc. on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

40

The company's CEO to median employee pay ratio for 2024 was 9:1.

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This is based on the CEO's total compensation of $1,061,983 and a median employee compensation of $113,385.
2

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence available to assess RGC Resources Inc. on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

-50

RGC Resources, Inc. has a Code of Ethics, last updated in January 2017 and approved by the board in March 2017.

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This code includes a whistleblower policy, for which a post office box is established, indicating Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
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The Code of Ethics also addresses conflicts of interest and outlines reporting requirements.
3

Kind to Animals

0

RGC Resources Inc. operates in natural gas distribution, a sector that does not involve animal testing, animal-derived products, animal agriculture, or direct animal welfare operations. Therefore, the KPIs related to cruelty-free certification, animal testing, humane operations, ethical inputs, supplier audits, cage-free sourcing, animal agriculture ethics, and animal-free R&D are not applicable to its business model. The provided article discusses general EPA initiatives and contains no specific information or data points relevant to RGC Resources Inc.'s performance against any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs.

1

No War, No Weapons

0

No evidence available to assess RGC Resources Inc. on No War, No Weapons.

Planet-Friendly Business

0

Roanoke Gas Company reported a 73% reduction in pipeline emissions since 2000 and has maintained 0% unaccounted for gas since 2014.

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The company began operation of a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility in 2024, a partnership with the Western Virginia Water Authority, representing an approximately $16.5 million combined investment.
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This RNG facility is expected to produce less than 1% of current system demand and is the first investment under the Virginia Energy Innovation Act.
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Roanoke Gas also installed a 75kW solar voltaic system at its corporate office and continues methane emissions reduction efforts through its SAVE renewal program, which includes replacing pre-1973 plastic pipe.
4

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No specific, concrete data points or actions related to Respect for Cultures & Communities were found in the provided articles. The articles primarily discuss financial performance, corporate governance, and general company values, without detailing community engagement, cultural impact assessments, or other relevant metrics for scoring against the rubric.

Safe & Smart Tech

0

No evidence available to assess RGC Resources Inc. on Safe & Smart Tech.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

The company has invested $16.5 million in a facility to convert biogas from wastewater treatment into renewable natural gas, described as the first of its kind in the Commonwealth.

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This represents one waste reduction initiative. However, the rubric's positive tiers require 'multiple' or 'transformative' initiatives, while negative tiers are for 'small-scale' or 'limited impact' initiatives. As this is a single, significant initiative, it does not fit neatly into the defined positive or negative quantitative thresholds, thus defaulting to the neutral '0' tier.

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