Builders FirstSource Inc.
BLDR.US | Wholesale of construction materials, hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies
Builders FirstSource, Inc. is a leading supplier and manufacturer of structural and related building products to the professional homebuilder, remodeler, and general contractor markets in the United States. The company's product offerings include lumber and lumber sheet goods, millwork, windows, doo...Show More
Better Health for All
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No evidence available to assess Builders FirstSource Inc on Better Health for All.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Builders FirstSource's core operations focus strictly on construction and not financial services, as stated in its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report.
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The company does not offer lending, deposit, or other financial products to consumers, nor is it regulated as a lender. While the company supported local communities with $3.2 million in charitable giving in 2022,
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this is not categorized as community finance reinvestment within the scope of this ethical value.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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The company's CEO-to-median employee pay ratio was 53:1 in fiscal year 2024, with the CEO earning $3,508,749 and the median employee earning $66,269.
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The Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) was 1.39 in 2024, a 10% year-over-year reduction, continuing a trend from 3.45 in 2020 to 1.54 in 2023.
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Over 60% of facilities were accident-free in 2024.
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The 2024 team member engagement survey reported a 78% favorability rating, with an 89% participation rate from over 22,000 team members.
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Builders FirstSource offers comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, health reimbursement accounts, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement program with a company match, available to part-time team members.
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In 2023, enhanced vacation accruals for hourly team members, new maternity benefits (six paid weeks), and expanded military leave and pay benefits were introduced.
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A formal grievance system and a 24/7 anonymous whistleblower program are in place.
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In August 2024, members of Teamsters Local 174 ratified a contract securing wage increases, full healthcare, enhanced vacation, and stronger seniority protections.
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However, the company has accrued $682,874 in penalties since 2000, primarily for safety violations,
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and faced an EEOC lawsuit in October 2024 alleging age and disability discrimination.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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Builders FirstSource reported that over 90% of its purchased wood in both 2021
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and 2022
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was certified as sustainably sourced by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) or the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). The company has implemented a Responsible Supply Chain Policy, which expects all suppliers to source materials from socially responsible sources
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and comply with Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
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Honest & Fair Business
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No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles for any of the KPIs related to Honest & Fair Business, such as regulatory fines, transparency index scores, whistleblower policies, financial restatements, audit coverage, ESG controversy scores, complaint resolution times, board conflict of interest percentages, anti-corruption policies, or third-party verification of ethical claims. The articles explicitly state that data for these metrics is not available or not contained within them.
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Kind to Animals
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Builders FirstSource Inc. operates in the building products industry, manufacturing materials for construction. Its core operations do not directly involve animal welfare concerns such as animal testing, animal-derived ingredients, or animal agriculture. Therefore, most KPIs related to these activities are not applicable to the company's business model and are scored as N/A. While the company's raw material sourcing can indirectly impact wildlife habitats, the provided evidence regarding certified wood sourcing (over 95% from SFI/FSC certified vendors in 2023)
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and tree conservation (saving over 1.5 million trees)
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does not align with the specific quantitative thresholds (e.g., percentage of revenue invested in conservation, documented biodiversity indices, or species population recovery) required by the rubric for the 'wildlife_conservation_impact' KPI. Consequently, this KPI is omitted.
No War, No Weapons
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Builders FirstSource Inc. explicitly states it has no involvement in arms manufacturing or military contracts, focusing solely on building materials and services.
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The company supports veterans through programs like the Department of Defense's SkillBridge, providing internships and hiring over 200 service members in the past three years.
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It also contributes to various charities, raising over $1 million in 2021 for organizations such as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, American Red Cross, and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
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However, the company explicitly states it does not have peace-specific initiatives.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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Builders FirstSource has established baselines for Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions and plans to set reduction targets by 2025.
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However, the company does not currently have SBTi-validated targets. Over 95% of the company's wood is sourced from SFI or FSC certified vendors.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No specific evidence was provided in the articles to assess Builders FirstSource Inc. against the defined Key Performance Indicators for 'Respect for Cultures & Communities'. While the company's charitable giving and sustainability efforts are mentioned, the articles do not contain concrete data points regarding formal partnerships with indigenous or local community groups, cultural preservation investments, cultural impact assessment protocols, or other specific metrics outlined in the rubric. The 2024 CSR report highlights over 95% sourcing of wood from certified vendors
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and charitable giving exceeding $4 million in 2023
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, but lacks mention of formal partnerships with indigenous groups or cultural preservation programs
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. The BFS Cares program supports employees facing hardships, with $700,000 in grants since 2017
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. Other industry firms have established such initiatives, emphasizing the opportunity for Builders FirstSource to enhance its commitment to cultural respect and protection of indigenous rights.
Safe & Smart Tech
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Builders FirstSource collects only essential personal information related to employment, demonstrating strong data minimization practices
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. The company complies with relevant laws regarding employee privacy, restricting access to personal data to personnel with legitimate needs
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. It mandates comprehensive cybersecurity training for employees, covering topics such as phishing schemes and remote work security
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. The company also engages a third-party for continuous monitoring and 24/7 intrusion detection
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, maintains governance oversight through quarterly reports to the Board
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, and holds a cybersecurity insurance policy
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. Its online privacy policy details the collection of browser information and use of analytics for service improvement
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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The provided article mentions Builders FirstSource's commitment to sustainability, including sourcing over 95% of its wood from SFI or FSC certified vendors
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and saving over 1.5 million trees in 2023 through more efficient manufactured products
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. However, these details do not quantitatively map to the specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and their defined thresholds within the 'Zero Waste & Sustainable Products' rubric. For instance, while saving trees indicates waste reduction effectiveness, the rubric's 'waste_reduction_initiatives' KPI requires a specific number of initiatives, which is not provided. Other sustainability efforts mentioned, such as setting GHG emission baselines
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and implementing a delivery routing system
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, fall outside the scope of waste management and sustainable products as defined by this value.