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NCI Building Systems.

NCS.US | Manufacture of structural metal products

NCI Building Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of metal components for the non-residential construction industry in North America. The company operates through a network of manufacturing facilities and distribution centers, producing a wide range of engineered metal building systems and relate...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

NCI Building Systems (now Cornerstone Building Brands) faces ethical scrutiny, particularly regarding worker treatment. Employee reviews on Glassdoor average 2.7 out of 5 stars, 22% below the industry average, citing long hours, management issues, and high turnover. Workplace safety regulatory penalties have also been reported. Conversely, NCI demonstrates sustainability efforts, using 25-70% recycled steel in products and achieving an 87% waste diversion rate. The company also shows a proactive stance on cybersecurity, with above-average security measures and a top-quartile ranking among peers.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect-10
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-20
-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 Products-30
-100100

Better Health for All

0

The company's principal goods and services, which are metal components for the non-residential construction industry, have no significant direct positive or negative health impact.

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Initiatives related to affordable housing
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and support for children with cancer
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are community-focused and do not directly pertain to the health impact of the company's core products or services.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

The provided article from ncilending.com indicates that NCI Lending offers micro loans ranging from $2,500 to $50,000

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and Capital Infusion loans up to $500,000
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. The entity is licensed by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI)
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with license number 60DBO-134960
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and NMLS number 2324392
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. However, the article does not provide specific quantitative data points such as the percentage of underserved clients served, average APRs or fees, revenue from high-cost products, share of the loan book dedicated to inclusion initiatives, details on data accessibility, fair lending compliance findings, wealth-building outcomes for customers, profit reinvestment, financial literacy program reach, customer debt burden ratios, geographic inclusion coverage, or product simplicity metrics. Consequently, no KPIs can be scored based on the available evidence.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

-10

The company received an overall employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 based on 2,011 evaluations.

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This converts to an engagement score of 60/100.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence available to assess NCI Building Systems on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

-20

The company's board of directors consists of 12 members

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, with 8 identified as independent directors
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. This means approximately 66.67% of the board members are independent.

Kind to Animals

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles to assess NCS.US against any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs. While the company's parent, Cornerstone Building Brands, engaged in community activities such as donating pet food to the Franklin County Animal Shelter

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and volunteering at a local animal shelter in Houston,
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these actions do not provide measurable data for the defined KPIs, which focus on cruelty-free certifications, animal testing, humane certifications for operations, wildlife conservation impact, ethical input substitution, supplier audits, cage-free sourcing, R&D investment in animal-free alternatives, animal agriculture ethics, or public policy engagement related to animal welfare within the company's operations or supply chain.

No War, No Weapons

0

No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles to assess NCS.US (now Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.) against any of the 'No War, No Weapons' KPIs. The articles discuss general ESG initiatives, safety, and community impact, including a conflict minerals due diligence process

1
, but do not provide data on revenue from arms contracts, dual-use technology, sales to embargoed regimes, peacebuilding investments, or any other metrics directly related to military or conflict-related activities.

Planet-Friendly Business

0

The provided articles state that the company is monitoring energy consumption to identify emission reduction opportunities

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and established a performance baseline in 2022.
2
It is also exploring renewable and low-carbon energy sources
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and using analytics for water conservation initiatives.
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However, no specific, quantifiable data points are available for any of the defined KPIs, such as total emissions, percentage of renewable energy, water use per revenue, or waste diversion rates. Information regarding science-based targets, green building certifications, or climate-related financial disclosures is also not provided. A pledge to donate building materials to Habitat for Humanity in 2026 is mentioned
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, but this is a future commitment and does not directly align with the quantifiable environmental or climate justice KPIs as defined by the rubric.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No specific, quantitative data points relevant to the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' ethical value were found across the provided articles. The articles primarily discuss safety awards

1
, general ESG reporting without specific cultural or community metrics
2
, and affordable housing initiatives
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, none of which align with the defined KPIs for this value.

Safe & Smart Tech

0

No specific evidence was found in the provided articles regarding NCS.US's performance across any of the Safe & Smart Tech KPIs. The articles discuss general industry trends

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, external ethical tech initiatives
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, or the practices of a different company, Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc.
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, rather than NCI Building Systems (NCS.US).

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

-30

The company diverted 87% of total waste from landfills.

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Its Metal Roof & Wall Panels contain a minimum of 25% recycled materials, and Metal Buildings contain 30-50% recycled materials.
2
The company operates lean manufacturing processes, employs waste diversion, is developing programs to reduce environmental impact, improved data tracking for waste management in 2022, and uses its Production System for plant-level goals.
3
It ensures hazardous waste is disposed of properly and responsibly.
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,
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No waste disposal violations or citations were mentioned in its 2023 ESG Report.
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