Quaker Chemical Corporation.
KWR.US | Manufacture of other chemical products n.e.c.
Quaker Chemical Corporation is a global provider of process fluids, chemical specialties, and technical expertise to a wide range of industries, including steel, aluminum, automotive, mining, aerospace, tube and pipe, and others. The company develops, manufactures, and markets custom-formulated chem...Show More
Better Health for All
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No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles to assess Quaker Chemical Corporation against the 'Better Health for All' ethical value. The company's core business involves industrial process fluids and chemical specialties, which do not directly align with the value's focus on accessible medical treatments, preventative healthcare solutions, or mental and physical wellness programs for the general population. While one article mentions a goal to reduce Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, or Reprotoxic (CMR) substances in new and active formulations, this is a forward-looking statement and does not provide specific data on the percentage of products or revenue affected, or on actual health outcomes.
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Information regarding product safety claims for mining operations (e.g., dust suppression, fire-resistant fluids) pertains to workplace safety, which is explicitly excluded from this value category.
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Consequently, no KPIs could be scored.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No relevant data was found in the provided articles for any of the KPIs related to Fair Money & Economic Opportunity. The company, Quaker Chemical Corporation, is described as a provider of process fluids and chemical specialties, not a financial institution. Therefore, the KPIs, which are designed to assess financial services, are not applicable to its core business activities, and no evidence was found regarding financial products, lending, or related initiatives.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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The company's CEO to median employee pay ratio was 107 to 1 in 2024.
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In that year, the CEO's annualized compensation was $5,129,477, and the median employee pay was $47,840.
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The company has a policy to recover erroneously awarded incentive compensation
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and an insider trading policy.
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Safety initiatives, including "Live Safe," emphasize employee safety, near-miss reporting, and stop-work authority.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific quantitative data or concrete actions related to fair trade and ethical sourcing practices were provided in the available article. The article outlines a sustainability strategy with a goal for ethical sourcing but does not provide metrics on current performance, certifications, audit frequency, incident rates, traceability, remediation speed, contractual clauses, high-risk material spend, or supplier diversity.
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Honest & Fair Business
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The company has an anti-corruption policy that is compliant with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), as part of its Code of Conduct which also covers related party transactions, conflict minerals, and insider trading.
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A formal whistleblower policy is in place, featuring an independent third-party service, a 24/7 multilingual hotline, and options for anonymous, untraceable reporting.
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Kind to Animals
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The provided articles do not contain specific, quantitative data points for any of the KPIs related to the 'Kind to Animals' ethical value. Article
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explicitly states that no data is provided for cruelty-free certifications, alternative testing methods, humane certifications, wildlife conservation initiatives, replacing animal-derived ingredients, supplier audits for animal welfare, cage-free sourcing, animal testing policies, animal testing volume, R&D investment in animal-free technologies, animal agriculture practices, animal-free research collaborations, or public policy engagement related to animal welfare.
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Article
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mentions the use of animal fats and derivatives as raw materials but does not provide any quantitative information regarding their substitution or any other animal welfare metrics.
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No War, No Weapons
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The provided article, a summary of Quaker Houghton's 2024 Sustainability Report, explicitly states that no quantitative or specific qualitative data is available for any of the KPIs relevant to the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value.
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This includes information on arms contracts, dual-use technology, sales to embargoed regimes, peacebuilding investment, conflict divestment, board oversight of defense, export certifications, lobbying, humanitarian procurement, human rights due diligence, Arms Trade Treaty compliance, AI military safeguards, UNGP alignment, dual-use screening, surveillance transparency, ethical red lines, zero exposure to controversial weapons, war risk audits, annual conflict partner reviews, defense divestment, conflict minerals, peace tech investment, or conflict zone procurement.
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Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the evidence provided.
Planet-Friendly Business
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In 2024, Quaker Houghton sourced 76% of its global electricity consumption from renewable or zero-carbon sources.
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The company reported no environmental regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues in 2024.
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Additionally, Quaker Houghton reduced its Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 7% compared to 2023
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and eliminated over 23,000 metric tons of waste at QH FLUIDCARE™ partner locations in 2024, contributing to over 70,000 metric tons eliminated since 2022.
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The company also received an EcoVadis Silver Award.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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The provided articles, including Quaker Houghton's 2024 Sustainability Report and a general sustainability overview, explicitly state the absence of specific data points related to KWR.US's respect for cultures and communities.
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No information is available regarding formal partnerships with indigenous or local communities
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, revenue reinvested in local community development
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, cultural appropriation incidents
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, cultural impact assessment protocols
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, local employment ratios
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, grievance mechanisms for community concerns
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, FPIC participation rates
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, community governance inclusion
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, cultural preservation investment
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, local procurement share
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, indigenous supplier counts
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, cultural site protection
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, social license to operate
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, charitable giving to cultural heritage organizations
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, community fund allocation
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, language inclusivity
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, cultural incident response
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, or cultural sensitivity training completion
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. Therefore, all KPIs are omitted due to lack of evidence.
Safe & Smart Tech
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The company's 10-K filing from February 24, 2025,
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and an UpGuard report indicate no known material cybersecurity incidents or recent data breaches,
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covering at least the past three years. The 10-K also mentions the company uses the NIST framework.
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The privacy policy states that Quaker Houghton collects, processes, and retains personal data only as necessary for legitimate business purposes and in accordance with GDPR and other applicable laws,
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which implies standard user data controls and regulatory compliance.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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The company incorporates 7% re-refined mineral oils into its raw materials.
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Green Chemistry guidelines and a preferred raw material list have been introduced to guide the adoption of more sustainable materials in product design and development.
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Through its QH FLUIDCARE™ business line, the company eliminated over 70,000 metric tons of waste at customer locations since 2022.
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No waste disposal violations or citations were mentioned in the recent reporting periods.
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