H.B. Fuller.
FUL.US | Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.
H.B. Fuller Company is a global manufacturer and supplier of adhesives, sealants, and other specialty chemical products. The company serves a wide range of industries, including packaging, hygiene, construction, automotive, electronics, and general industrial assembly. H.B. Fuller's product portfoli...Show More
Better Health for All
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The provided articles do not contain sufficient specific, quantitative data to assess H.B. Fuller against the 'Better Health for All' ethical value. While the company produces bio-compatible medical adhesives, such as Swift®melt 1515-I for medical tape applications in the IMEA region, and other medical adhesive products for wound closure and catheter securement, the proportion of these health-benefiting products within the company's overall portfolio of adhesives and sealants for various industries (e.g., packaging, construction, automotive) is not disclosed. Therefore, the net health effect of the firm's principal goods or services cannot be determined. Similarly, there is no data on the percentage of revenue from products with negative health outcomes, nor a company-wide safety record for user harm (adverse events rate). Information regarding price accessibility, vulnerable population reach, health innovation investment as a share of R&D, or external health equity programs is also absent. Internal employee wellness programs, such as nutrition competitions and mental health sessions in Costa Rica, are not considered relevant to this value category as per the definition, which excludes workplace safety and worker rights.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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H.B. Fuller is a global manufacturer and supplier of adhesives and specialty chemical products, and does not operate as a financial institution offering lending, deposit, or other consumer financial services. Therefore, KPIs related to financial products, pricing, fees, debt, customer financial data, and fair lending compliance are not applicable. The company engages in philanthropic activities through the H.B. Fuller Company Foundation and corporate giving, which totaled $1.3 million in donations in both 2022 and 2024 to over 300 organizations.
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These efforts focus on STEM education, youth leadership development, and racial equity, benefiting communities in 21 countries.
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While financial literacy training is mentioned as part of an external program and generally provided, specific data on its reach and outcomes is not available. The company also promotes employee financial security through compensation and benefits programs.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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H.B. Fuller's CEO to median employee pay ratio was 121:1 in 2024, based on the CEO's total compensation of $7,840,717 and median employee pay of $64,828.
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Employee engagement is reflected by an overall employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor, with 81% of employees recommending working at the company.
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The company received the Vadnais Heights Economic Development Corporation Inclusive Employer Award in 2025
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and was recognized as one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes in 2023
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, and one of Minnesota's Top Workplaces by the Minneapolis Star Tribune in 2023.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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H.B. Fuller's standard purchase orders and contractual documents require suppliers to comply with laws underpinning the company's Code of Business Conduct and support its ethical responsibilities.
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These requirements include taking steps to ensure no slavery or human trafficking occurs within their organization or supply chain, and that conflict minerals do not directly or indirectly finance armed groups.
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Failure to adhere to these provisions is considered a serious default and constitutes grounds for immediate termination by H.B. Fuller.
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Honest & Fair Business
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The company restated unaudited historical financial information for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 due to changes in operating segments.
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A formal whistleblower policy is in place, offering anonymous reporting options via online/phone helpline and QR code, and includes a no retaliation policy with encrypted email follow-up.
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The company's Code of Business Conduct addresses conflicts of interest, gifts & entertainment, and ethical leadership, with annual employee training provided on these topics.
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Kind to Animals
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H.B. Fuller states that none of the regulatory tests run on its adhesives are tested on animals.
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The company employs several non-animal testing methods for skin irritation, eye irritation, and skin sensitization, including ISO 10993-23, HET-CAM, BCOP, EpiOcular, EpiDerm, and DPRA.
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H.B. Fuller's internal processes are also set up to support the cosmetics industry's move away from animal testing.
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No War, No Weapons
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No evidence available to assess H.B. Fuller on No War, No Weapons.
Planet-Friendly Business
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H.B. Fuller reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions of 2.093 million tCO₂e for 2023.
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The company sourced 62.25% of its total water withdrawals from water-stressed areas in 2023.
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In 2024, two environmental compliance violations were recorded.
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Less than 1% (0.207%) of the company's total energy consumption in 2023 was sourced from renewables.
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H.B. Fuller has committed to setting near-term company-wide reduction targets for Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions in line with Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) standards, consistent with a 1.5°C pathway, but these targets are pending validation.
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The company's capital expenditure aligned with climate change opportunities is between 21-30%.
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H.B. Fuller's water use per $1 million revenue was 332.52 m³ in 2023. #N/A
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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H.B. Fuller's 2024 Sustainability Report states that no cultural appropriation incidents were reported.
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The company provides a secure ethics helpline that is available 24/7 to employees and the public, allowing for anonymous reporting in the individual's preferred language.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles to assess H.B. Fuller against any of the defined KPIs for Safe & Smart Tech. While an overall SecurityScorecard rating of 92/100 was noted, the article explicitly states it does not provide specific data for individual metrics like data breach severity, cybersecurity investment, or privacy certifications
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. Mentions of past company shutdowns due to security incidents are not specified as data breaches, nor are they dated to fit the KPI's timeframe requirements. The absence of recent security news or data breaches in one report is not sufficient to score 'no breaches' for a defined period.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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No evidence available to assess H.B. Fuller on Zero Waste & Sustainable Products.