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Regal Entertainment Group.

RGC.US | Motion picture projection activities

Regal Entertainment Group (RGC.US) was a motion picture exhibitor operating one of the largest theatre circuits in the United States. The company owned, operated, or had a financial interest in theatres located in numerous states. These theatres primarily exhibited first-run motion pictures and prov...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Regal Entertainment Group's ethical standing presents a mixed picture. The company has faced significant scrutiny over worker treatment, with reports indicating over $2 million in labor violation penalties since 2000, covering areas like wage and hour laws and employment discrimination. Employees also rank their compensation in the bottom 20% compared to similar-sized companies. On the environmental front, Regal achieved a 15.5% year-over-year reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 and aims for carbon neutrality across these scopes by 2032. However, critics point to a reliance on single-use concessions packaging. The company did introduce healthier GoPicnic options at over 500 locations in 2013.

Value Scores

Better Health for All-60
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing-40
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-40
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities-30
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech-50
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

-60

Regal Entertainment Group introduced four healthy ready-to-eat meal options, including gluten-free choices, with specific nutritional details (290-380 calories, 8-19g protein, 2-8g fiber, no artificial ingredients) in over 500 locations starting April 2013.

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Despite these active nutritional improvement efforts, the company's concession portfolio likely remains predominantly unhealthy, and customers have reported difficulty finding consistent nutrition information for other menu items. Regal also continued the rollout of an expanded alcohol menu in 2017.
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, but no evidence of addiction controls or support services for those affected by alcohol consumption is provided.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

Regal Entertainment Group (RGC.US) is a motion picture exhibitor, operating movie theaters. The 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value specifically assesses companies involved in lending, insuring, moving, or storing money, and how financial institutions democratize access to fair financial services. The provided articles describe Regal's operations as a movie theater chain, including its presence in Charlottesville

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, adoption of digital currency payments
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, and capital raises for theater improvements
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. None of the evidence indicates that Regal Entertainment Group offers financial products or services to consumers that would be relevant to the KPIs under this value.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

Regal Entertainment Group has incurred over $2 million in penalties since 2000 across 22 records

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, including $1.95 million for 15 employment-related offenses
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. These include $1.54 million for 4 labor relations violations
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, $232,320 for 10 wage and hour violations
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, $175,000 for 1 employment discrimination case
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, and $93,181 for 6 workplace safety or health violations between 2019 and 2024
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. The company received Great Place to Work® certification for employee satisfaction three years in a row
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and was named one of the 2017 Best Workplaces for Diversity
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. Employee surveys indicate 71% positive reviews
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, though another rating shows 3.4 out of 5 (68%)
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. Employee feedback also suggests concerns about low pay, poor management, and job security. Executive compensation figures are available, with the CFO receiving $1,983,964
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and the COO $2,360,058 in total compensation
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. Employees rank their compensation and benefits in the bottom 20% and 15% respectively, compared to similar-sized companies
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.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

-40

Regal Cinemas Inc. was fined $158,400 by the US Labor Department for child labor violations.

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These violations involved 160 minors performing hazardous jobs, including operating trash compactors and balers, and exceeding legal working hours across multiple states.
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The company agreed to implement compliance programs and training.
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Honest & Fair Business

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles for Regal Entertainment Group (RGC.US) that directly correspond to the quantitative thresholds of the 'Honest & Fair Business' KPIs. While Regal Cinemas paid a $2.5 million settlement in a class action lawsuit for not disclosing a booking fee

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, this is a civil settlement and not a regulatory fine as defined by the rubric. Additionally, a lawsuit by National CineMedia against Regal Cinemas for alleged breach of contract, claiming over $1 billion in damages
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, is also not a regulatory fine. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the available evidence.

Kind to Animals

0

No specific, concrete data points for Regal Entertainment Group (RGC.US) related to any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs were found in the provided articles. pertains to Regal Beloit Corporation, not RGC.US.

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Articles , , and discuss general animal wellness standards or Regal Cinemas' concession menus, without providing any specific evidence of RGC.US's performance or policies regarding animal welfare, testing, sourcing, or conservation.

No War, No Weapons

0

No evidence was found in the provided articles to assess Regal Entertainment Group against the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value. The articles discuss security measures implemented at movie theaters, such as bag checks

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and a 'no weapons' policy for patrons,
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in response to gun violence. However, this information does not pertain to the company's involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, dual-use technologies, or peacebuilding initiatives, which are the focus of the KPIs for this value.

Planet-Friendly Business

-40

Regal sourced only 0.44% of its energy from renewables in 2020.

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Its non-hazardous waste diversion rate was 0.33% in 2020.
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The company reported zero significant spills in 2020.
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In contrast, Regal's fresh water usage intensity was 215.93 m³ per $1 million revenue in 2018, demonstrating relatively efficient water use.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities

-30

Regal Entertainment Group has been associated with multiple cultural appropriation incidents, including backlash related to Lil Jon, Elon Musk, and Corey Holcomb

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, and an instance of "cultural theft" concerning the potential demolition of the Regal UA Theater
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. In response to accusations of racism, Regal Theaters provided reactive statements to media outlets such as TMZ.
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Safe & Smart Tech

-50

Regal Entertainment Group experienced a minor data breach involving the unauthorized purchase of 23 movie tickets

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using a user's saved payment information, despite the user having a unique password for their account
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. This incident also represents an unauthorized data use
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, for which the company's customer service stated no obligation to reimburse
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. Authentication security appears weak, as a user's unique password was compromised
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, and there is no evidence of multi-factor authentication. However, the company provides users with strong data control options
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, including the ability to uninstall mobile apps
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, withdraw consent for notifications
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, opt out of marketing communications and text messages
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, update personal information
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, and exercise state-specific rights for data access, deletion, and correction
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No evidence directly pertaining to Regal Entertainment Group (RGC.US), a motion picture exhibitor operating one of the largest theatre circuits in the United States, was found in the provided articles. The articles refer to Regal REIT, Regal Hotels International, Regal Beloit (an industrial manufacturer), KONE, Cineplex, Cineworld Group PLC, and Regal Cinema Melton, none of which are identified as RGC.US or its direct operations as a U.S. motion picture exhibitor.

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