Kadant.
KAI.US | Manufacture of other general-purpose machinery
Kadant Inc. is a global supplier of engineered systems serving industries in the flow control, papermaking, and wood processing sectors. The company operates through three divisions: Flow Control Systems, Papermaking Systems, and Wood Processing Systems. The Flow Control Systems division provides ro...Show More
Better Health for All
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Kadant is primarily an industrial supplier, and most of its core business activities do not directly relate to health outcomes. The company's flaking knives, scraper blades, and blade holders for the food processing industry are HACCP International certified.
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These products have demonstrated a significant reduction in metal contamination risk in food products, including infant cereal, which is a positive contribution to food safety.
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However, the provided articles do not offer sufficient company-wide data or specific quantitative metrics, such as the proportion of the product portfolio with health impacts, adverse event rates, or R&D investment in health, to score most KPIs beyond a 'not applicable' designation. The company's business model does not involve healthcare-related patents, clinical trials, direct provision of health products requiring price accessibility, or engagement in health education or workforce support. Workplace safety initiatives are explicitly excluded from this value.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No evidence available to assess Kadant on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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No evidence available to assess Kadant on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No evidence available to assess Kadant on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.
Honest & Fair Business
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No evidence available to assess Kadant on Honest & Fair Business.
Kind to Animals
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No evidence was found in the provided article to assess Kadant (KAI.US) against any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs. The article focuses on general sustainability initiatives, resource efficiency, and renewable energy, without mentioning animal welfare, animal testing, animal-derived ingredients, or habitat conservation efforts related to animals. The article details Kadant's sustainability initiatives, focusing on responsible manufacturing, resource efficiency, and renewable energy.
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It highlights Kadant's commitment to sustainability through various initiatives, including sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable resources.
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The article mentions Kadant's recognition for its sustainability efforts, including being named to Newsweek's lists of America's Most Responsible Companies and Greenest Companies in various years, and receiving awards.
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No War, No Weapons
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No evidence available to assess Kadant on No War, No Weapons.
Planet-Friendly Business
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Kadant sources 100% of its electricity from renewable resources for its operating sites worldwide, a goal achieved as of September 30, 2021
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, and maintained in 2024
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. However, the company does not have emissions reduction targets aligned with the goals of the Paris Agreement
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and has not declared a net-zero carbon target year
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. Kadant has a 2025 Climate-Related Financial Risk Report
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and highlighted climate risks in its 2022 10-K, noting the impact of extreme weather on manufacturing locations
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and potential supply chain disruptions for customers
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. This indicates partial TCFD mapping but lacks comprehensive scenario analysis details.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No evidence available to assess Kadant on Respect for Cultures & Communities.
Safe & Smart Tech
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Kadant has reported no material data breaches as of February 2025.
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The company states compliance with PCI, SOC1, and SOC2 standards, and mentions GDPR compliance for EEA residents.
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All employees using official company email accounts are required to complete regular data protection and cybersecurity training.
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Encryption is used for data in transit, and data is retained only as needed for services or legal obligations.
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External vendors conduct penetration and vulnerability testing on its networks.
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Users have rights to access, correct, update, delete, and object to the processing of their data.
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No specific incidents of unauthorized data use have been reported.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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The provided articles describe Kadant's role in supporting sustainability and waste reduction within the paper and packaging industries, such as offering microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) coatings as a plastic alternative for packaging
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and providing equipment for paper recycling and waste upcycling
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. However, the articles do not contain specific, quantifiable data regarding Kadant's own internal operations, products, or packaging in relation to any of the defined KPIs, such as waste diversion rates, product recyclability percentages, packaging sustainability, recycled content in its products, single-use plastic reduction, or waste reduction targets.