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Range Resources.

RRC.US | Extraction of natural gas

Range Resources Corporation is an independent natural gas and oil company engaged in the exploration, development, and acquisition of natural gas and oil properties, primarily in the Appalachian Basin. The company focuses on developing its large inventory of Marcellus Shale acreage. Range Resources ...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Range Resources (RRC.US) presents a mixed ethical profile. The natural gas extractor has faced regulatory scrutiny, including over $16 million in penalties for alleged environmental and safety violations, and reportedly pleaded no contest to environmental crimes. Critics highlight inherent public health risks from fossil fuel extraction. Conversely, the company reports achieving Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions through reductions and offsets. Since 2019, Range Resources states it reduced GHG emissions intensity by 43% and methane emissions intensity by 83%, recycling nearly 100% of produced water. On worker ethics, the CEO pay ratio of 39:1 is notably lower than the S&P 500 average. However, employee reviews on Glassdoor are mixed, citing concerns about work/life balance.

Value Scores

Better Health for All-30
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect50
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business10
-100100
Kind to Animals-10
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-40
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities-10
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products-20
-100100

Better Health for All

-30

Range Resources' core business of natural gas and oil extraction has led to significant negative health impacts, including pleading no contest to environmental crimes

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and incurring fines for air pollution (VOC emissions exceeding 50 tons from 2013-2015)
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and oil/gas drilling violations.
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Despite these issues, the company has implemented substantial mitigation efforts, achieving Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions for 2024
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, an 83% reduction in methane emissions intensity
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, an 86% decrease in VOCs since 2019
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, and a 33% reduction in reportable spills compared to 2023.
7
The company invested $1.2 million into communities in 2024
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, supporting 449 local nonprofit organizations.
9
This includes $213,500 to first responders through its Good Neighbors Fund
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, along with developing and teaching a "Well Site Management for First Responders" curriculum.
11
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Range Resources committed a $100,000 Community Stimulus Package
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, allocating funds for healthcare ($22,500)
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, food insecurity ($37,600)
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, and protective health supplies.
15
For its employees and their dependents, the company offers comprehensive mental health support via the Lyra Program
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, including twelve free sessions with a mental health professional
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, and provides gym membership reimbursements.
18

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

Range Resources Corporation is an independent natural gas and oil company, primarily engaged in the exploration, development, and acquisition of natural gas and oil properties. The company's core business activities do not involve lending, insuring, moving, or storing money, nor do they offer financial products or services to consumers. Therefore, the company's operations do not generate data relevant to the KPIs under the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value, which specifically assesses financial institutions and their impact on financial inclusion and wealth building for underserved populations. As such, all applicable KPIs are scored as 0.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

50

Voluntary employee turnover was 0.5 percent in 2024.

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The company's employee Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) was 0.33 in 2024.
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For fiscal year 2024, the CEO to median employee pay ratio was 39:1, with the CEO earning $7,500,000 and the median employee earning $193,000.
3
Employee satisfaction, based on Glassdoor reviews, was 3.4 out of 5 stars (68%).
4

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

Range Resources reports no substantiated forced or child labor incidents.

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Its comprehensive Master Service Agreement (MSA) prohibits the employment of minors
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and the violation of any labor or employment law,
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which acts as a strictly enforced supplier code of conduct.
4

Honest & Fair Business

10

The company reported no ethics-related regulatory fines for the past three years (2023-2025).

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It maintains a formal whistleblower protection policy that prohibits retaliation for good faith reports, utilizing a third-party anonymous reporting platform (EthicsPoint) designed for independent investigations, with reports investigated promptly.
2
Six of seven Board members (85.71%) are independent, and the Audit, Compensation, and Governance and Nominating Committees are comprised solely of independent directors.
3
The company's anti-corruption policy, outlined in its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, prohibits corrupt payments, bribery (including facilitation payments), and kickbacks.
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It requires pre-authorization for political contributions and officer approval for individual gifts over $250, and adheres to the Federal Sentencing Guideline Manual for its compliance programs.
5

Kind to Animals

-10

Range Resources operates a Habitat Enhancement Program to restore natural habitats impacted by natural gas development, focusing on enhancing pollinator populations and supporting biodiversity. As part of this, the company plants thousands of milkweed plants crucial for monarch butterfly migration

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. Range Resources partners with organizations such as the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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and has been involved with the Pheasants Forever program for over 20 years
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. The company received a Corporation Conservation Award in 2014 for its habitat projects
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. Furthermore, Range Resources engages with state-level conservation efforts, presenting on restoration best practices
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and collaborating with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture
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No War, No Weapons

0

Range Resources is an independent natural gas and oil company, and its core business does not involve arms manufacturing, military contracts, or conflict facilitation. Consequently, most KPIs related to defense, weapons, or military activities are not applicable. The company states its approach to human rights is consistent with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.

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There is no evidence of specific peacebuilding or disarmament initiatives; community investments are general. The board monitors political spending and trade association contributions, not defense-related business or conflict-linked partners.
2
There is no evidence of dual-use technology, sales to embargoed regimes, or procurement from conflict zones.

Planet-Friendly Business

-40

Range Resources has a history of environmental compliance issues, including pleading no contest to seven misdemeanor counts related to environmental crimes, resulting in a $50,000 fine.

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Between 2000 and present, the company accumulated 42 environment-related violation records, with over $16.5 million in penalties, including an $8.9 million fine pursued in 2015 for contaminating groundwater and streams.
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The company reported a 33% reduction in reportable spills (≥ 1 bbl) compared to 2023.
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On a positive note, Range Resources achieved Net Zero Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions in 2024 through emissions reductions and carbon offsets.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities

-10

Range Resources has 5 formal partnership agreements with local community groups, including IU1, Waynesburg University, United Way of Washington County, Arc Human Services, and Domestic Violence Services of Southwest PA.

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The company states that its activities do not impact any areas of Indigenous peoples, First Peoples, or First Nations
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, making FPIC processes and indigenous supplier engagement not applicable to its operations.
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Safe & Smart Tech

0

The company has no documented data breaches mentioned in the provided articles. An UpGuard security summary also indicates no recent security news or data breaches for Range Resources.

1

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

-20

Range Resources received a $50,000 fine for violations of the Solid Waste Management Act and illegal discharge of industrial wastes, which necessitated the removal of 12,000 square feet of contaminated soil and 100 trees at the Brownlee well pad.

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The company conducts annual audits of site equipment and pneumatic device inventory databases for emissions calculations and performs thorough due diligence audits of waste transporters and receivers.
2
Range Resources states that all waste generated is non-hazardous as defined by 40 CFR 261.4(b)(5), and any waste with potential naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM) or technically enhanced radioactive material (TENORM) is monitored, characterized, and transported to appropriately permitted facilities for disposal.
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As part of its circular design efforts, the company incorporates improved efficiency and production facility designs, including electric fracking fleets and dual-fuel horizontal drilling rigs.
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Range Resources has implemented over ten waste reduction initiatives, such as large-scale water recycling, vapor recovery equipment, heated flash separators, white tanks, electric pumps on glycol dehydrators, a closed-loop system during drill-out operations, strategic location of waste storage facilities, solidification of non-reusable water volume for landfill disposal, electric fracking fleets, and dual-fuel horizontal drilling rigs.
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The company recycled approximately 100% of flowback and produced water generated from operations in 2024, and recycled 130% of produced water and flowback volume through its water sharing program in the same year, with one article reporting a 150% water recycling rate.
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