Graco Inc. (GGG) — ESG & Values Scores

Environment story

Graco discloses minimal environmental data in its 10-K. Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions are undisclosed; Scope 3 supply-chain emissions are not quantified or reported. No net-zero target year is disclosed. The company acknowledges climate-related regulatory risks and ESG reporting obligations but provides no verifiable metrics on operational decarbonization, renewable energy adoption, or emissions reductions. The 10-K identifies tariff costs of $14 million related to imported materials but does not address product-use emissions (Scope 3) or mitigation strategies. No controversies regarding toxic waste, water consumption, or habitat damage are disclosed in the filing. Manufacturing footprint spans U.S., Switzerland, Italy, China, India, Belgium, and Romania, with no disclosed emissions intensity by region. The lack of disclosed Scope 3 emissions for a global manufacturing and distribution company, combined with absence of a net-zero commitment, triggers significant deductions under the deterministic rubric.

Criticisms on file

No material criticisms on file for this pillar.

Disclosed initiatives

ESG Reporting Framework Recognition

10-K acknowledges ESG expectations from regulators, investors, employees, vendors, customers and stakeholders, including climate change and greenhouse gas emissions reporting.

Indicates awareness of reporting obligations but no quantified commitments or infrastructure investments disclosed.
Tariff Cost Awareness

Company reports $14 million in increased tariff costs on imported raw materials and components in 2025, reflecting supply-chain cost pressures.

Demonstrates tracking of input costs but does not address emissions reduction or clean energy transition.

Social story

Graco discloses limited social metrics. CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio is not disclosed, preventing assessment under the deterministic rule. Workforce diversity percentages (women, underrepresented racial/ethnic groups) are not provided in the 10-K. Union standing is not mentioned; no NLRB complaints, strikes, or union-suppression activities are disclosed. Turnover rates are not reported. The company identifies recruitment and retention of qualified personnel as a strategic risk but provides no quantified diversity targets, pay-equity commitments, or formal diversity programs. Supply-chain ethics are mentioned only in the context of compliance risks (anti-bribery, anti-corruption, trade laws); no specific human-rights audits, cobalt sourcing policies, or supply-chain labor standards are disclosed. The company manufactures or sources from China, India, Romania, Belgium, and other jurisdictions but does not disclose supply-chain audit results or labor practices at these facilities. No civil-rights litigation, gender-pay-gap disclosure, or supplier-diversity programs are mentioned. The broad geographic manufacturing footprint and undisclosed labor practices create uncertainty regarding social compliance.

Criticisms on file

No material criticisms on file for this pillar.

Disclosed initiatives

Personnel Recruitment and Retention Strategy

Management discusses the importance of identifying, recruiting, developing and retaining qualified personnel; acknowledges need to adapt to changing worker expectations and working arrangements.

Indicates HR strategy focus but no quantified diversity or inclusion outcomes disclosed.
Global Compliance Program

Company references anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and trade law compliance programs to manage third-party conduct (employees, agents, distributors, suppliers).

Demonstrates governance structure but no specific supply-chain labor or human-rights audit results disclosed.

Governance story

Graco's governance structure is not fully disclosed in the 10-K excerpt. Board independence percentage is not stated. Share structure (single-class vs. dual-class voting) is not explicitly disclosed. Lobbying expenditures are not quantified in the document. The company does not disclose active lobbying against climate regulation or consumer-protection statutes. No antitrust proceedings, consumer-safety fines, or SEC consent decrees are mentioned in the risk factors or MD&A. The 10-K acknowledges exposure to anti-corruption and trade law risks, climate-related regulatory risks, and ESG disclosure obligations, but does not report major regulatory proceedings or fines. The company has completed annual impairment tests with no charges recorded, suggesting sound asset management. Share repurchase programs ($423 million in 2025) and dividend increases (7% increase to $0.295 per share in December 2025) reflect capital allocation discipline. However, the absence of board composition data, lobbying disclosure, and specific governance controversies prevents complete assessment against the deterministic rubric. Default deductions apply for undisclosed board independence and share structure.

Criticisms on file

No material criticisms on file for this pillar.

Disclosed initiatives

Impairment Testing and Asset Management

Company performs annual goodwill and intangible asset impairment testing in Q4 or more frequently if events indicate impairment risk; no impairment charges recorded in 2025.

Demonstrates disciplined asset valuation and governance of acquisition-related goodwill.
Anti-Corruption and Trade Compliance Program

Company acknowledges need for internal controls and compliance programs to prevent employee, agent, distributor and supplier violations of anti-bribery, anti-corruption and trade laws.

Indicates governance framework but specific program structure and enforcement metrics not disclosed.
Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns

Board authorized additional 15 million share repurchases (Dec 2025); repurchased 5.2 million shares in 2025 ($423 million); increased quarterly dividend 7% to $0.295 per share.

Demonstrates transparent capital-return policy and shareholder engagement.

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