Edgewell Personal Care Company (EPC) — ESG & Values Scores

Environment story

EPC discloses a 2030 sustainability strategy with targets for GHG emissions reduction, renewable energy adoption, and operational carbon neutrality (Scope 1&2), but lacks disclosed Scope 3 emissions data and a credible net-zero target year. The company has identified environmental liabilities at legacy sites (CERCLA Superfund sites, contamination remediation) but states these are not expected to have material adverse effect. No major recent environmental controversies or fines disclosed in 10-K. Significant deduction applied for undisclosed Scope 3 emissions and lack of net-zero target beyond 2045.

Criticisms on file

Environmental liabilities at current and former facilities; potentially responsible party (PRP) status under CERCLA for multiple Superfund sites; investigation and remediation ongoing.
Source: EPC 10-K Item 1: Governmental Regulation and Environmental Matters; Management recognizes contamination at certain current and former facilities and third-party waste disposal sites.
Lack of disclosed Scope 3 emissions data despite Sustainable Care 2030 strategy; supply chain emissions not quantified.
Source: EPC 10-K Item 1: Sustainability section does not disclose Scope 3 emissions or related targets.

Disclosed initiatives

Sustainable Care 2030 Strategy

Launched 2020; includes targets for reducing/eliminating select ingredients, reducing virgin petroleum-based plastic in packaging and select products (disposables, feminine care), using recyclable/compostable/reusable packaging, achieving operational (Scope 1&2) carbon neutrality, zero-waste-to-landfill at manufacturing, certified sustainable palm oil sourcing, employee training and community/supplier engagement.

Qualitative framework; no quantified baseline or progress metrics disclosed for GHG reductions or renewable energy percentage.

Social story

EPC reports ~6,700 employees globally (~2,000 in US) with union representation in certain non-US locations. CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio not disclosed; unable to verify. Leadership diversity metrics not disclosed in 10-K. Company emphasizes 'People First' values, employee wellbeing programs, safety culture, and annual employee experience surveys. No major documented union-suppression activities or strikes in past 24 months disclosed. Supply-chain ethics: company sourcing practices not fully detailed; no explicit disclosure of cobalt, conflict minerals, or high-risk geography audits.

Criticisms on file

Lack of disclosed executive and board diversity metrics (gender, race/ethnicity percentages); CEO and executive officer composition shows predominantly male leadership as of September 30, 2025.
Source: EPC 10-K Item 1: Executive Officers and Directors listing; no diversity data provided in Human Capital section.
CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio not disclosed; unable to assess against 200:1 threshold.
Source: EPC 10-K Management's Discussion and Analysis; no pay-ratio disclosures in executive compensation section (Item 11 not provided in source documents).

Disclosed initiatives

Employee Wellbeing Programs

Onsite biometric screening, cancer screening, weight loss programs, mental health support via Employee Assistance Program, flextime, remote/hybrid work, parental leave, 'Be Well' Community of Expertise, 'Be Well' Global Wellbeing Resource Center.

Self-reported increased confidence in Edgewell's future, sense of belonging, work-life balance year-over-year via annual employee survey; no external validation.
Safety Culture Initiatives

Machine safety program assessments, 'Alive and Well' program revival across manufacturing facilities.

No quantified safety incident or injury rate disclosed.
Belonging and Inclusion Principles

Stated policy to comply with all applicable discrimination laws; foundational values including 'Listen Up and Speak Up' and diversity principles embedded in 360-degree Values Assessment.

No specific diversity targets, recruitment goals, or pay-equity audits disclosed.

Governance story

EPC has a 9-member Board of Directors with mixed independence; 8 non-employee directors and CEO (Rod R. Little). Board independence percentage estimated at 89% (8/9 non-employee), exceeding 75% threshold. No dual-class share structure disclosed. Company is subject to debt covenants under Revolving Credit Facility including leverage and interest-coverage ratios. No major antitrust, consumer-safety, or financial-fraud proceedings disclosed as material. Limited lobbying expenditure data disclosed. Governance structure appears compliant with standard best practices; no significant controversies identified.

Criticisms on file

Litigation and legal proceedings in ordinary course of business; company does not believe material to financial position or cash flows based on established accruals, but specific contingent liabilities not disclosed in source documents.
Source: EPC 10-K Item 7: Commitments and Contingencies - Legal Proceedings; Note 19 referenced but not provided in source documents.
Company subject to complex regulatory landscape (FDA, EPA, FTC, TSCA, REACH, data privacy laws) with potential for fines and compliance costs; no recent material violations disclosed but regulatory risk acknowledged.
Source: EPC 10-K Item 1A: Risk Factors - 'Our business is subject to increasing global regulation'; Item 1: Governmental Regulation and Environmental Matters.

Disclosed initiatives

Board Composition and Oversight

9-member Board with mix of industry expertise (Kimberly-Clark, Mars, Boeing, Solutia, HERC, Axalta, etc.). Directors bring operational, financial, and strategic experience. Audit, compensation, and governance committees inferred (not detailed in source documents).

Board diversity in professional background; gender composition: 1 female director (Carla C. Hendra, Stephanie Stahl) out of 9, approximately 22%.
Debt Covenant Compliance

Credit Facility contains leverage covenant (indebtedness-to-EBITDA ≤4.0x) and interest-coverage covenant (EBITDA-to-interest ≥3.0x). Company reports compliance as of September 30, 2025.

Maintains financial discipline and lender oversight.

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