Better Health for All

O'Reilly Automotive's operations involve hazardous materials, leading to indirect health effects. In 2016, the company paid a $9.87 million settlement for improper disposal of hazardous waste, which impacted public health

. However, the company has implemented comprehensive remediation efforts, evidenced by its 2023 recycling programs which processed over 10.7 million automotive batteries, 752,750 used oil filters, and 9.4 million gallons of used oil , preventing environmental contamination and supporting public health . The O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports organizations addressing health and social services, including medical and dental care access, mental health initiatives, and support for domestic violence victims , which improve public health outcomes and reduce health disparities . The company's principal goods and services, automotive parts, have no significant direct positive or negative health impact. The company does not offer health-related products or services, nor does it collect or manage health-related data, and its products do not have addiction potential.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

The company has faced four substantiated labor-law violations in the past three years.

This includes a $4.1 million settlement in 2025 for pay and break violations, and a $163,458 repayment in 2025 to workers for improperly eliminated sick leave. Additionally, there was a $9,500 wage and hour violation in 2024 and a $5,000 OSHA fine for a workplace safety violation in 2023.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

O'Reilly Automotive mandates a Supplier Code of Conduct for all its vendors, which sets standards on labor practices, human rights, and environmental sustainability

. The company aims for net-zero emissions by 2050 . The company offers free recycling for batteries and fluids, recycling over 10.7 million automotive batteries and 9.4 million gallons of used oil in 2023 .

Honest & Fair Business

In 2024, a court described O'Reilly Automotive's actions in a debt collection case as 'unfair, deceptive, unethical, oppressive, fraudulent, unscrupulous, and extremely egregious' for pursuing a default judgment based on an unsigned credit application.

In March 2023, a Michigan federal jury awarded $3 million to a former district manager who was fired after reporting sexual harassment, finding the company's actions violated federal and state civil rights laws. The company incurred $126,140 in regulatory fines in 2023 and 2024 for environmental, workplace safety or health, and wage and hour violations. O'Reilly expects vendors to follow its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and conducts audits to ensure vendor compliance. The company's Audit Committee, composed of independent directors, oversees financial performance, internal controls, and compliance. O'Reilly has enhanced its clawback policy to comply with SEC rules, mandating compensation recovery in the event of an accounting restatement. The company affirms compliance with anti-corruption laws, having instituted policies to promote adherence, and declares no involvement in unlawful political contributions, bribery, or legal violations.

Kind to Animals

O'Reilly Automotive Inc. is a retailer of automotive aftermarket parts. The company is identified as having "No Animal Exploitation" in its operations.

This indicates that its business model does not involve animal testing, animal agriculture, or the use of animal-derived ingredients, making most animal welfare-related KPIs not applicable. While the company implements environmental initiatives such as recycling programs for automotive batteries and fluids, remanufacturing, and investments in renewable energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change impacts on wildlife , these efforts do not provide specific, measurable biodiversity or species recovery metrics required by the 'wildlife_conservation_impact' KPI.

No War, No Weapons

O'Reilly Automotive Inc. operates primarily in the civilian automotive aftermarket, with no significant involvement in military or defense sectors.

The company was awarded a Blanket Purchase Agreement contract by the U.S. Army in July 2020 for vehicle parts, with a ceiling value of $150,000, but no revenue has been generated from this contract to date. The company offers a 10% discount to military service members, veterans, and their families for in-store purchases.

Planet-Friendly Business

O'Reilly Automotive aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

. The company has set targets to reduce Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 10% per store by 2026, 50% by 2035, and 90% by 2050, using a 2021 baseline . For Scope 3 emissions, plans include having 50% of supplier spend with companies on a net-zero journey by 2026, increasing to 90% by 2035, and achieving a 90% reduction by 2050 . The company invested $560 million in renewable energy since 2018, generating over 1.7 billion kWh in 2023 . Energy efficiency measures include installing LED lighting in all stores by the end of 2023 and upgrading HVAC systems. In 2023, O'Reilly recycled over 10.7 million automotive batteries , collected approximately 9.4 million gallons of used motor oil , and returned over 9 million auto parts for remanufacturing .

Respect for Cultures & Communities

The company has established three formal partnerships with local community groups: PeopleShores in Clarksdale, Mississippi, to reskill the economically challenged; Rural Shores in rural India to provide employment opportunities; and RPA Nuggets in South Africa to train women in RPA skills.

These initiatives aim to increase employment and provide opportunities to minorities, women, working mothers, people with low income, and people with disabilities in specific communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

No specific evidence was found in the provided article to assess O'Reilly Automotive Inc. against any of the 'Safe & Smart Tech' KPIs. The article discusses general trends and regulatory scrutiny within the automotive and mobility sector regarding data collection, privacy, and cybersecurity

, but does not provide any specific data points, actions, or performance metrics for ORLY.US.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

In 2023, O'Reilly Automotive recycled over 10.7 million automotive batteries, approximately 9.4 million gallons of used motor oil, and around 752,750 used oil filters

. The company also returned over 9 million auto parts to suppliers for remanufacturing and supports the circular economy by selling remanufactured parts .