Tractor Supply Company.
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Tractor Supply Company is a retailer focused on supplying the needs of recreational farmers, ranchers, homeowners, and tradesmen. The company operates retail stores across the United States, offering a wide selection of products, including livestock and pet care, hardware, tools, lawn and garden sup...Show More
Better Health for All
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Tractor Supply Company's core business as a retailer of agricultural and home supplies means many health-related KPIs are not applicable. The company does not offer health-related products or services requiring accessibility considerations, nor does its business model involve serving vulnerable populations with health needs. It does not focus R&D on health outcomes, engage in healthcare workforce development, preventative health, or health education. The company does not collect or manage health-related data, hold healthcare patents, produce human food, or conduct clinical trials. Its products do not have addiction potential. While the company previously had DEI goals that mentioned addressing health disparities, these initiatives were discontinued as of June 2024.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tractor Supply Company Foundation donated $100,000 to a response fund providing healthcare and mental health support
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; however, the rubric requires a percentage of crisis-related revenue for scoring, which is not provided. Employee-focused health benefits and operational safety measures during COVID-19, as well as environmental compliance issues, are outside the scope of this value. No specific, quantifiable evidence was found for other KPIs like health impact of core products, harmful revenue share, safety record, risk transparency, health externalities, or global health crisis response that aligns with the rubric's thresholds.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Tractor Supply Company was fined $1.35 million by the California Privacy Protection Agency on September 26, 2025, for multiple CCPA violations.
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These included failing to maintain a privacy policy that notified consumers of their rights
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, not informing California job applicants of their privacy rights
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, lacking effective mechanisms for consumers to opt out of the sale and sharing of their personal information
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, and disclosing personal information to other companies without contracts containing privacy protections
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. The company is required to implement significant changes to its privacy policies
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, improve opt-out mechanisms
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, and conduct annual reviews of third-party contracts
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. As the company does not offer consumer lending or debt products, nor does it operate financial service access points, several financial-specific KPIs are not applicable.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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Tractor Supply Company settled a disability discrimination and retaliation lawsuit for $75,000 in May 2024.
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The lawsuit alleged the company disclosed an employee's confidential medical information, subjected her to a hostile work environment, and terminated her after she complained.
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The settlement mandates policy enhancements and annual training.
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In June 2024, the company eliminated all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) roles and retired DEI goals, also stopping sponsorship of Pride festivals and voting campaigns, and withdrawing carbon emission goals.
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In 2023, Tractor Supply was recognized on Newsweek's list of America's Most Trustworthy Companies (ranking 10th in retail), America's Greatest Workplaces for Women, and America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity.
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The workforce was reported as 49% female, and the Board of Directors was 40% female.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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Tractor Supply Company conducts annual social audits for all foreign manufacturers and suppliers, performed by third-party firms based on SA8000 standards.
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Suppliers must pass these audits to maintain business relationships.
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The company's Vendor Code of Conduct prohibits forced or child labor and requires vendors to avoid conflict minerals and verify material sources.
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Additionally, a Supplier Inclusion program is established to partner with certified diverse suppliers, defined as U.S.-based companies at least 51% owned, managed, and controlled by underrepresented groups.
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Honest & Fair Business
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Tractor Supply Company has demonstrated efforts towards transparency and ethical conduct. In November 2023, the company published its 2022 Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report, aligning with TCFD recommendations and committing to setting science-based targets for carbon emissions
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. This followed its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report in June 2020, which detailed performance metrics including governance, with oversight from the Board of Directors
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. The company's 2022 Annual Report emphasized compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and adherence to anti-bribery laws
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. In December 2022, Tractor Supply was recognized for the second consecutive year on Newsweek's 2023 list of 'America's Most Responsible Companies'
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. However, in June 2024, the company announced the discontinuation of its DEI roles and objectives, a change that may lead to legal, financial, and reputational risks
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Kind to Animals
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Tractor Supply sells live baby birds, such as chicks and ducklings.
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In 2021, an employee reported inhumane treatment of these birds in stores, citing inadequate heating, unhygienic conditions, and high mortality rates.
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Critics have also raised concerns about potential genetic manipulation and vulnerability to predators and diseases associated with this practice.
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No War, No Weapons
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Tractor Supply Company's core business is retail for farmers, ranchers, and homeowners, not arms or defense. explicitly states that the company's support for military personnel is "without direct involvement in arms," indicating no revenue from arms or defense contracts and no exposure to controversial weapons. The company donated $1 million in June 2024
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and $100,000 in 2021
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to organizations supporting military communities and veteran farmers, aligning with peaceful actions. However, these donations cannot be scored against the 'peacebuilding_investment' KPI as no total revenue figure is provided to calculate a proportion. No other KPIs have specific, quantifiable evidence in the provided articles.
Planet-Friendly Business
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Tractor Supply Company sourced 15% of its electricity from green power, totaling over 61 million kWh annually, as recognized by the EPA in 2021.
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In 2020, the company secured 100% renewable energy agreements for stores in New Jersey, New York, and Virginia, which resulted in a reduction of 16,121 metric tons of CO₂.
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By 2020, the company had surpassed its 2018 goal to reduce carbon emissions from its facilities by 25% by 2025, achieving a 29% reduction.
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The company has invested in LEED-certified facilities, including a Gold certified distribution center in Navarre, Ohio, which utilizes solar arrays producing five megawatts of electricity annually.
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In 2013, Tractor Supply settled with the EPA for importing and selling over 28,000 non-compliant vehicles and engines.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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Tractor Supply Company has established five formal partnerships with community groups. These include a $100,000 grant to Conexión Américas in 2022 to support Latino families and Hispanic heritage
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, a $300,000 commitment in 2022 to Ducks Unlimited and Trout Unlimited for conservation efforts preserving habitats with cultural significance
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, and a $125,000 commitment in 2020 to organizations like MANRRS and Farms to Grow, Inc., supporting minority farmers and cultural heritage
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. The company has also taken active measures to protect cultural sites, with no reported incidents of disruption.
Safe & Smart Tech
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No evidence available to assess Tractor Supply Company on Safe & Smart Tech.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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In 2021, Tractor Supply Company recycled over 32,610 tons of cardboard, 4.3 million wood pallets, 392,000 used batteries, and 99,900 gallons of used oil
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, demonstrating multiple waste reduction initiatives with measurable results and active hazardous waste management. The company also offers eco-friendly products, such as compostable food waste bags
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, and partners on zero-emission outdoor equipment
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, integrating circular economy principles into some product lines.