Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (RS) — ESG & Values Scores

Environment story

Reliance operates as a metals service center (distributor and processor), not a producer, resulting in inherently lower direct operational emissions relative to primary metals manufacturers. The company has not disclosed Scope 1, Scope 2, or Scope 3 emissions data, nor has it published a net-zero target year. Environmental materiality assessment identifies company-owned truck emissions and energy usage as priority areas. The company reintroduced 259,000 tons of recycled scrap into the manufacturing lifecycle in 2025. However, absence of quantified GHG targets, emissions baselines, and renewable energy percentage data, combined with undisclosed Scope 3 supply-chain carbon (which may be material given supply-chain reliance on mills), results in a mid-range score. No significant environmental controversies or fines are disclosed in the 10-K.

Criticisms on file

No material criticisms on file for this pillar.

Disclosed initiatives

Materiality Assessment & Environmental Prioritization

Completed environmental materiality assessment identifying truck emissions and energy usage as most material environmental issues to the business.

Establishes baseline for future environmental strategy; demonstrates awareness of climate risks.
Recycled Materials Reintroduction

Reintroduced approximately 259,000 tons of recycled scrap material into the manufacturing lifecycle in 2025.

Supports circular economy; diverts material from landfill.
Fleet & Energy Efficiency Evaluation

Company states it 'continues to evaluate and implement energy conservation and other initiatives to reduce the environmental impact of our business.'

Ongoing but undisclosed; specific initiatives and targets not quantified.

Social story

Reliance employs approximately 15,700 employees globally (14,100 in the U.S.) as of December 31, 2025. Approximately 11% of the workforce is unionized across 38 union locals at 46 locations; roughly 2% of employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements expiring in 2026. The company reports no material strikes or documented union-suppression activities within the last 24 months. CEO-to-worker pay ratio, leadership diversity (executive/board percentage women and underrepresented groups), and detailed turnover rates are not disclosed in the 10-K. The company emphasizes competitive compensation, benefits (401(k), healthcare, wellness), and talent management investment. Safety indicators show TRIR of 1.62 (2025, below MSCI average of 3.19) and LTIR of 0.67, reflecting strong occupational health focus. Supply-chain ethics are addressed through conflict minerals due diligence (Dodd-Frank compliance) and supplier origin verification. Overall diversity metrics and leadership diversity pct remain undisclosed, preventing full social pillar assessment.

Criticisms on file

No material criticisms on file for this pillar.

Disclosed initiatives

SMART Safety Program

Comprehensive occupational health & safety program integrating risk recognition, best management practices, leadership engagement, and compliance. Includes mandatory defensive driving training, video-based truck technology, robust EHS audit process.

TRIR 1.62 in 2025 (below MSCI average 3.19); LTIR 0.67; DOT Rate 0.61. Demonstrates continuous safety improvement culture.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits

Base salaries, annual bonuses, stock-based awards, 401(k) matching, healthcare, wellness accounts offered to attract and retain talent.

Supports employee retention; specifics on median pay and executive-to-worker ratio not disclosed.
Talent Management & Career Development

Company states it 'continues to invest in talent management initiatives to pursue the significant long-term potential for our continued success.'

Ongoing; specific programs and outcomes not quantified.
Conflict Minerals Due Diligence

Compliance with Dodd-Frank conflict minerals provisions; verification with suppliers regarding origins of metals used in products.

Ensures sourcing transparency; mitigates human-rights and conflict-financing risk.

Governance story

Reliance is a large accelerated filer with a single class of common stock, avoiding dual-class voting concentration risk (0 points deducted). Board independence percentage, specific board composition, and lobbying expenditures are not disclosed in the 10-K body; proxy statement (incorporated by reference, not provided) is required for full governance assessment. The company has filed attestation to management's assessment of internal control effectiveness under Sarbanes-Oxley 404(b). No active antitrust, consumer-safety, or financial-fraud regulatory proceedings are disclosed. No evidence of shareholder litigation or governance controversies appears in the 10-K. The company maintains corporate governance policies, board committee charters, code of conduct, and anti-bribery/anti-corruption policies on its investor relations website. Overall governance score is supported by absence of dual-class structure and compliance infrastructure; however, incomplete disclosure of board independence percentage and lobbying spend limits full assessment.

Criticisms on file

No material criticisms on file for this pillar.

Disclosed initiatives

Sarbanes-Oxley 404(b) Attestation

Management assessment of internal control effectiveness over financial reporting attested by registered public accounting firm.

Strengthens financial reporting integrity and investor confidence.
Corporate Governance Framework

Restated certificate of incorporation, amended bylaws, principles of corporate governance, board committee charters, code of conduct, and anti-bribery/anti-corruption policy maintained and published on investor relations website.

Demonstrates governance transparency and compliance infrastructure.
Anti-Corruption & Export Compliance

Company-wide policies developed and implemented for compliance with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and UK Bribery Act 2010; export controls for conflict minerals and international operations.

Mitigates regulatory and reputational risk in international operations.

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