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Eastern Company (The).

EML.US | Manufacture of other fabricated metal products n.e.c.

The Eastern Company is a manufacturer of engineered solutions, including access hardware, security products, and metal castings. The company operates through three segments: Access Solutions, Security Solutions, and Metal Products. The Access Solutions segment produces latches, locks, and related ha...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Eastern Company (EML.US) holds a mixed ethical rating, with limited data available across many areas. Reports indicate 21% of its US workforce is represented by collective bargaining. However, concerns about job security arose following an announced workforce reduction aimed at cutting costs. The company's 2023 Conflict Minerals Report noted a portion of its supply chain's conflict mineral status as 'DRC Conflict Undeterminable.' While Eastern Company offers returnable packaging solutions, specific data on environmental impact, fair pay metrics, or ethical sourcing practices beyond conflict minerals remains largely undisclosed.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect-40
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-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

The Eastern Company manufactures engineered solutions, including access hardware, security products, and metal castings.

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While one acquired entity, Hallink, supplies blow molds to the healthcare industry,
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the provided articles do not offer any specific data or evidence regarding the health impact of the company's products or services, product safety, pricing accessibility, vulnerable population reach, health-related innovation, or any health equity or preventative health programs. Therefore, no KPIs under the 'Better Health for All' value can be scored based on the available evidence.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

The Eastern Company is a manufacturer of engineered solutions, including access hardware, security products, and metal castings.

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The provided articles, including its annual report and governance documents, do not indicate that the company offers any lending, deposit, insurance, or other financial services to consumers.
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Therefore, all KPIs related to 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' are not applicable to its business model.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

-40

As of the end of 2024, 21% of the company's U.S. employees are represented by collective bargaining agreements.

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The company, John Oliveira & Sons Stamp Concrete, Inc., which is associated with Eastern Company, had one worker death on September 6, 2023, and pleaded guilty to willfully violating OSHA standards.
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OSHA issued six citations, including three willful and two serious violations, and the company faces more than $200,000 in penalties from OSHA and a potential fine of up to $500,000.
3
In June 2025, six workers who opposed a share sale faced investigation, and their social insurance files were closed without notice, effectively terminating their employment.
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Two of these workers were barred from entering the company two months prior to June 2025.
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Complaints were filed with the Financial Regulatory Authority regarding violations at a general assembly meeting and the liquidation of a union.
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The company offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage.
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Eligibility for these benefits extends to full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week and part-time employees working between 20-29 hours a week, becoming eligible the first of the month following 30 days of continuous employment.
8

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence available to assess Eastern Company (The) on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

0

No evidence available to assess Eastern Company (The) on Honest & Fair Business.

Kind to Animals

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles for any of the KPIs related to the 'Kind to Animals' value. The articles discuss general environmental initiatives like planting green areas and waste management, and participation in a waste management conference, but these do not provide measurable impacts on wildlife, animal welfare practices, or animal testing policies.

1

No War, No Weapons

0

No specific, quantitative evidence was found in the provided articles to assess the company against the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value. Information regarding revenue from arms contracts, dual-use technology, sales to embargoed regimes, peacebuilding investments, or any other related metrics was not available. The 2023 Conflict Minerals Report indicated that a portion of conflict minerals status was 'DRC Conflict Undeterminable' due to uncertain or incomplete supplier information, but no specific percentage of the supply chain certified conflict-free was provided.

1

Planet-Friendly Business

0

No evidence available to assess Eastern Company (The) on Planet-Friendly Business.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No specific, concrete data points for EML.US (Eastern Company (The)) were found across the provided articles for any of the KPIs related to Respect for Cultures & Communities. The articles either discuss general guidelines, university programs, job postings, or reports pertaining to a different entity (Eastern Bank), and therefore do not provide relevant evidence for EML.US.

Safe & Smart Tech

0

No evidence available to assess Eastern Company (The) on Safe & Smart Tech.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles for any of the Zero Waste & Sustainable Products KPIs for The Eastern Company (EML.US).

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The articles either refer to different entities with similar names (e.g., Eastern Environmental Solutions, Eastern Waste Services LLC, Eastman, Eastern Packaging Inc., Napco National) or, when referring to The Eastern Company, explicitly state that no relevant sustainability data is available for the specified metrics.
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