Rentech.
RNF.US | Manufacture of fertilizers and nitrogen compounds
Rentech, Inc. (RNF.US) appears to have been involved in diverse activities, including nitrogen fertilizer production and wood fiber processing. Historically, the company focused on developing and operating facilities that convert natural gas and other feedstocks into nitrogen fertilizer. They also h...Show More
Better Health for All
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Rentech's principal goods and services, nitrogen fertilizer and wood pellets, have severe negative health impacts. Overuse of fertilizer leads to rising nitrates in water supplies, negatively impacting human health, particularly in rural areas.
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Wood pellet manufacturing and burning cause significant air pollution, with emissions of 55 hazardous pollutants, including particulate matter and dioxins, exceeding allowable limits and being 2.8 times higher than traditional fossil fuel facilities.
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These emissions can potentially exceed Clean Air Act thresholds by up to five times, leading to reported health problems such as asthma, respiratory diseases, and cancers in 86% of households in four of five surveyed communities near pellet plants.
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The company's operations also generate severe negative health externalities, including significant air and noise pollution, with no evidence of remediation efforts.
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The company's business model does not involve health-related products or services requiring price accessibility, vulnerable reach, pharmaceutical patent flexibility, nutrition and food safety, addiction mitigation, or clinical trial ethics.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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The provided evidence articles discuss general trends in fintech and predatory lending but do not contain any specific information or data points related to Rentech (RNF.US) or its involvement in financial services. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the available evidence.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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Rentech's overall employee rating, based on 17 reviews, is 3.1 out of 5 stars, which corresponds to approximately 62/100 for worker engagement
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. Reviews indicate mixed opinions on management, with some praising the learning experience and team environment, while others criticize management styles and communication
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. Pay and benefits also received mixed feedback, with some employees noting fair pay and others complaining about inconsistency and lack of appreciation
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. There are no mentions of specific regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues in the employee reviews
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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In 2015, Rentech's primary feedstock for its wood fiber business was 68% certified to SBP-approved Forest Management Schemes.
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No specific, quantifiable data is provided for other ethical sourcing KPIs, including audit frequency, forced or child labor incidents, supply chain traceability, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage, materials risk index, or supplier diversity spend.
Honest & Fair Business
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Rentech, Inc. has a formal whistleblower policy
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and an Employee Concern Program (ECP) that outlines procedures for reporting misconduct
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, emphasizes protection for employees
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, and provides contact information for the Audit Committee and General Counsel
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. The company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics addresses the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
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, prohibits payments to foreign government officials
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, and mentions US government regulations on business gratuities
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Kind to Animals
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No data was found in the provided articles regarding RNF.US's performance on any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs. The articles either pertained to other companies
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or did not contain information relevant to RNF.US's animal welfare practices, certifications, or policies
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No War, No Weapons
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No specific, concrete evidence regarding RNF.US's involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, dual-use technology, sales to embargoed regimes, peacebuilding investments, or any other 'No War, No Weapons' related activities was found in the provided articles. The articles either discuss general defense spending
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, other defense contractors
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Planet-Friendly Business
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Rentech Energy Midwest Corp. faced allegations of violations related to federal air quality and permitting requirements, resulting in a $108,000 civil penalty and an agreement to adopt new compliance measures.
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Separately, the company settled with the EPA for alleged violations of ozone layer protection regulations, stemming from excessive leakage of ozone-depleting refrigerant at its ammonia fertilizer production facility.
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This issue, which Rentech self-disclosed in 2008, led to a $79,700 penalty and a commitment to replace the refrigeration unit within one year.
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No specific data on carbon emissions, reduction targets, renewable energy use, water consumption, waste diversion, or other environmental performance metrics is available.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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The company's operations, primarily in nitrogen fertilizer production and wood fiber processing in Illinois and Texas, are not explicitly stated to involve indigenous peoples or areas requiring Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes. Similarly, there is no information indicating that indigenous or minority-owned suppliers are a specific focus for the company's operations.
Safe & Smart Tech
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Rentech's privacy policies explicitly state compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU/EEA/UK users.
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The company outlines user rights under GDPR, including the right to access, update, delete, object to processing, and data portability.
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For data minimization, the company states it retains personal data only as long as necessary, with usage data generally retained for shorter periods, and cookies for one year.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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No specific, quantitative evidence regarding RNF.US's performance on any of the Zero Waste & Sustainable Products KPIs was found in the provided articles. The articles either did not contain company-specific data, were about other companies (e.g., Mars
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