Kadant Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies for Fifth Consecutive Year
Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) has achieved a significant milestone by being named one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2025 by Newsweek magazine for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition is based on the company's performance in Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) factors.
The selection process involved evaluating publicly available key performance indicators from various corporate reports and conducting an independent survey of U.S. citizens regarding their perception of companies' corporate social responsibility activities. Kadant was selected among 600 companies across 14 industry categories that demonstrated the highest scores in corporate responsibility.
Jeffrey L. Powell, president and CEO of Kadant, highlighted the company's commitment to Sustainable Industrial Processing®, noting the positive impact these initiatives have had on their customers. The recognition reinforces Kadant's ongoing dedication to responsible corporate practices and sustainability leadership.
Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) ha raggiunto un traguardo significativo, essendo stata nominata una delle Aziende Più Responsabili d'America 2025 dalla rivista Newsweek per il quinto anno consecutivo. Questo riconoscimento si basa sulle performance dell'azienda in merito ai fattori Ambientali, Sociali e di Governance Aziendale (ESG).
Il processo di selezione ha incluso la valutazione di indicatori di performance chiave disponibili pubblicamente da vari rapporti aziendali e un'indagine indipendente tra i cittadini statunitensi riguardo alla loro percezione delle attività di responsabilità sociale delle aziende. Kadant è stata selezionata tra 600 aziende in 14 categorie industriali che hanno dimostrato i punteggi più elevati in responsabilità aziendale.
Jeffrey L. Powell, presidente e CEO di Kadant, ha sottolineato l'impegno dell'azienda verso il Processo Industriale Sostenibile®, evidenziando l'impatto positivo che queste iniziative hanno avuto sui loro clienti. Il riconoscimento rafforza la continua dedizione di Kadant a pratiche aziendali responsabili e alla leadership nella sostenibilità.
Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) ha logrado un hito significativo al ser nombrada una de las Empresas Más Responsables de América 2025 por la revista Newsweek por quinto año consecutivo. El reconocimiento se basa en el desempeño de la empresa en factores de Medio Ambiente, Sociales y Gobernanza Corporativa (ESG).
El proceso de selección implicó evaluar indicadores clave de rendimiento disponibles públicamente de varios informes corporativos y realizar una encuesta independiente entre ciudadanos estadounidenses sobre su percepción de las actividades de responsabilidad social corporativa de las empresas. Kadant fue seleccionada entre 600 empresas en 14 categorías industriales que demostraron los puntajes más altos en responsabilidad corporativa.
Jeffrey L. Powell, presidente y CEO de Kadant, destacó el compromiso de la empresa con Procesamiento Industrial Sostenible®, señalando el impacto positivo que estas iniciativas han tenido en sus clientes. El reconocimiento refuerza la dedicación continua de Kadant a prácticas corporativas responsables y al liderazgo en sostenibilidad.
카던트 Inc. (NYSE: KAI)는 뉴스위크 잡지에 의해 2025년 미국에서 가장 책임감 있는 기업 중 하나로 선정되는 중요한 이정표를 세웠습니다. 이 인정은 환경, 사회 및 기업 거버넌스 (ESG) 요인에 대한 회사의 성과를 기반으로 하고 있습니다.
선정 과정에는 다양한 기업 보고서에서 공개적으로 사용 가능한 주요 성과 지표 평가와 미국 시민을 대상으로 한 기업의 사회적 책임 활동에 대한 인식을 조사하는 독립적인 설문 조사가 포함되었습니다. 카던트는 기업 책임에서 가장 높은 점수를 받은 14개 산업 범주에서 600개 회사 중에서 선정되었습니다.
카던트의 CEO인 제프리 L. 파웰은 지속 가능한 산업 처리®에 대한 회사의 약속을 강조하며, 이러한 이니셔티브가 고객에게 미친 긍정적인 영향을 언급했습니다. 이 보는 카던트의 지속적인 책임 있는 기업 관행 및 지속 가능성 리더십에 대한 헌신을 강화합니다.
Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) a atteint un jalon important en étant nommée l'une des Entreprises les Plus Responsables d'Amérique 2025 par le magazine Newsweek pour la cinquième année consécutive. Cette reconnaissance est basée sur la performance de l'entreprise en matière de Facteurs Environnementaux, Sociaux et de Gouvernance d'Entreprise (ESG).
Le processus de sélection a impliqué l'évaluation d'indicateurs clés de performance disponibles publiquement issus de divers rapports d'entreprise ainsi qu'une enquête indépendante menée auprès des citoyens américains concernant leur perception des activités de responsabilité sociale des entreprises. Kadant a été sélectionnée parmi 600 entreprises dans 14 catégories industrielles ayant démontré les scores les plus élevés en matière de responsabilité d'entreprise.
Jeffrey L. Powell, président et PDG de Kadant, a souligné l'engagement de l'entreprise en faveur de Traitement Industriel Durable®, notant l'impact positif que ces initiatives ont eu sur leurs clients. La reconnaissance renforce l'engagement constant de Kadant envers des pratiques d'entreprise responsables et le leadership en matière de durabilité.
Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) hat einen bedeutenden Meilenstein erreicht, indem es zum fünften Mal in Folge von der Zeitschrift Newsweek als eines der verantwortungsbewusstesten Unternehmen Amerikas 2025 ausgezeichnet wurde. Die Anerkennung basiert auf der Unternehmensleistung in Umwelt-, Sozial- und Unternehmensführung (ESG) Kriterien.
Der Auswahlprozess beinhaltete die Bewertung öffentlich verfügbarer Schlüsselkennzahlen aus verschiedenen Unternehmensberichten sowie eine unabhängige Umfrage unter amerikanischen Bürgern zur Wahrnehmung von Unternehmen in Bezug auf ihre gesellschaftliche Verantwortung. Kadant wurde aus 600 Unternehmen in 14 Branchenkategorien ausgewählt, die die höchsten Punktzahlen in Unternehmensverantwortung erzielt haben.
Jeffrey L. Powell, Präsident und CEO von Kadant, hob das Engagement des Unternehmens für Nachhaltige Industrielle Verarbeitung® hervor und betonte den positiven Einfluss, den diese Initiativen auf ihre Kunden hatten. Die Anerkennung verstärkt Kadants fortwährende Verpflichtung zu verantwortungsbewussten Unternehmenspraktiken und Führungsstärke in der Nachhaltigkeit.
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WESTFORD, Mass., Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that it was named one of "America's Most Responsible Companies 2025" by Newsweek magazine. This was the fifth year Kadant has been included on the awards list which assesses companies on Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) factors.
“We are proud to be identified as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies for five consecutive years,” said Jeffrey L. Powell, president and chief executive officer of Kadant. “Our initiatives to advance Sustainable Industrial Processing® are making a difference for our customers and it is rewarding to be recognized for our impact."
The companies awarded were selected based on publicly available key performance indicators (KPIs) derived from CSR Reports, Sustainability Reports, and Corporate Citizenship Reports as well as an independent survey. The KPIs focused on company performance in the environmental, social, and corporate governance areas, while the independent survey asked U.S. citizens about their perception of company activities related to corporate social responsibility. The list recognizes 600 companies across 14 industry categories with the highest scores as the most responsible companies in the United States.
More information about the 2025 rankings is available at newsweek.com/rankings/americas-most-responsible-companies-2025. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
About Kadant
Kadant Inc. is a global supplier of technologies and engineered systems that drive Sustainable Industrial Processing®. The Company’s products and services play an integral role in enhancing efficiency, optimizing energy utilization, and maximizing productivity in process industries. Kadant is based in Westford, Massachusetts, with approximately 3,500 employees in 20 countries worldwide. For more information, visit kadant.com.
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The following constitutes a “Safe Harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including forward-looking statements about our customers, products, operations, and markets. These forward-looking statements represent our expectations as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including those set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in Kadant’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2023 and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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