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All Data for Dean Foods Company

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Social Ratings

  • 6
    Society
     – 5.9/10
    • 5
      Philanthropy
       – 4.6/10
      This assesses a company's charitable giving, volunteer programs and support for public/private partnerships.
      • 6
        Philanthropy Generosity
         – 5.5/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on how much it gives to charity. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 3
        Volunteer Programs
         – 3.4/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has an exceptionally strong employee volunteer program. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    • 6
      Oppressive Government
       – 6.5/10
      • 6
        Oppressive Government
         – 6.5/10
        Data Provider: Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, Integrated Value Assessment (IVA) Scores
        Innovest Strategic Value Investors specialize in analyzing corporate sustainability performance for the investment community. Please note, that while Innovest ratings provide important context on the overall corporate environmental, social, and governance performance of a product's manufacturer, they do not provide product performance data.
        Tells whether the company that makes this product has activities or involvement in countries that have been identified by credible third parties as having oppressive regimes. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    • 6
      Community Engagement
       – 5.9/10
      This assesses a company's engagement with local communities, including input on company impact. It also includes community relations and support programs.
      • 3
        Community Awards
         – 3.5/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on number of independent awards received for social, ethical, economic or environmental activities. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 6
        Community Controversies
         – 6.3/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has been involved in community-related controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 2
        Community Support
         – 2.5/10
        Data Provider: Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, Integrated Value Assessment (IVA) Scores
        Innovest Strategic Value Investors specialize in analyzing corporate sustainability performance for the investment community. Please note, that while Innovest ratings provide important context on the overall corporate environmental, social, and governance performance of a product's manufacturer, they do not provide product performance data.
        Company rating on its community support programs and engagement with local communities. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 10
        Indigenous Peoples Controversies
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has been involved in controversies with indigenous peoples. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 6
        Negative Economic Impact
         – 6.1/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether its actions have resulted in major controversies concerning its negative economic impact on the community. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
  • 5
    Consumers
     – 5.4/10
    • 5
      Customer Satisfaction
       – 5.0/10
      • 5
        Customer Satisfaction Policy
         – 5.2/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on whether it has a customer satisfaction and loyalty policy. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 5
        Customer Satisfaction Targets
         – 4.6/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on whether it has set targets or objectives for customer satisfaction and loyalty. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    • 6
      Quality and Safety
       – 5.9/10
      This assesses a company's product quality, health, safety, and information performance, including product innovation.
      • 8
        Product Recalls
         – 8.0/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on whether it has announced a mass recall of products or has withdrawn a product because of either defects or health and safety concerns. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 7
        Product Safety
         – 7.3/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has either paid substantial fines or civil penalties, or is involved in a major recent controversy or regulatory action, relating to the safety of its products or services. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 3
        Quality Management
         – 2.9/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on whether it has a quality management system. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 5
        Quality Management
         – 4.6/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on its product quality programs. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
  • 6
    Corporate Governance
     – 5.9/10
    • 6
      Corporate Reporting
       – 6.0/10
      This assesses the independence of a company's auditors and board, as well as its accountability and transparency to stakeholders.
      • 10
        CSR Management
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has board-level oversight of environmental and/or public policy issues. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 4
        Corporate Governance
         – 3.6/10
        Data Provider: Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, Integrated Value Assessment (IVA) Scores
        Innovest Strategic Value Investors specialize in analyzing corporate sustainability performance for the investment community. Please note, that while Innovest ratings provide important context on the overall corporate environmental, social, and governance performance of a product's manufacturer, they do not provide product performance data.
        Company rating on whether it has an environmental manager (such as a senior environmental officer) at its board or executive level, and whether the company factors environmental performance into compensation. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 4
        Sustainability Reporting
         – 3.9/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on how transparent the company is on environmental and social issues. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    • 6
      Corporate Ethics
       – 5.9/10
      • 1
        Ethics Controversy
         – 1.3/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has been involved in any ethics controversies in the last two years. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 10
        Ethics Training
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it trains its employees on its code of ethics. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
  • 4
    Workers
     – 4.5/10
    • 4
      Workplace Diversity
       – 3.7/10
      • 6
        Diversity Controversy
         – 6.1/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has paid diversity-related fines or been involved in diversity-related controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 0
        Equal Employment Opportunity (Company)
         – 0/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has a labor/human rights policy for its employees that contains a non-discrimination policy, and whether the company has a separate nondiscrimination statement on its Web page. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 2
        Equal Employment Opportunity (Suppliers)
         – 2.0/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has a labor/human rights policy for its suppliers that contains a non-discrimination policy, and whether the company has a separate nondiscrimination statement on its Web page. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 5
        Minority and Female Board Directors
         – 4.6/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether women and/or minorities hold a significant proportion of the seats on the board. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 5
        Promotion Policy
         – 4.8/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on its progress in promoting women and/or minorities to senior positions. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    • 3
      Working Conditions and Benefits
       – 2.8/10
      • 3
        Employee Benefits
         – 2.8/10
        • 0
          Adequacy of Retirement Benefits
           – 0/10
          Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
          Company rating on the adequacy of its retirement benefits programs. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        • 6
          Employment Benefits
           – 5.7/10
          Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
          Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
          Company rating on whether it has an employee relations policy to drive loyalty and productivity. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        • 3
          Family Friendly
           – 2.7/10
          Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
          Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
          Company rating on whether it provides day care services or extra maternity leave beyond the legal minimum, and whether the company has won a family-friendly prize like a Working Mother Award. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        • 3
          Work and Life Balance
           – 3.0/10
          Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
          Company rating on its work-life programs. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 3
        Working Conditions
         – 2.9/10
        • 4
          Employee Health and Safety Processes
           – 3.6/10
          Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
          Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
          Company rating on whether it describes the processes used to drive improvements on employee health and safety. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        • 4
          Employee Relations Controversy
           – 4.1/10
          Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
          Company rating on its involvement in employee-related controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        • 0
          Health and Safety Fines and Penalties
           – 0/10
          Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
          Company rating on whether it has paid fines for willful violations of employee health and safety standards, or been involved in major health and safety controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        • 4
          Workforce Health and Safety
           – 3.9/10
          Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
          Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
          Company rating on whether it has set quantitative objectives for workforce health and safety improvements. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    • 6
      Labor and Human Rights
       – 6.0/10
      • 4
        Employee Relations Controversy
         – 3.5/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has been involved in employee-related controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 10
        Human Rights Controversies
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether its non-U.S. operations have been involved in controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 10
        Labor Rights
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has a specific policy addressing the rights of its employees to organize. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 6
        Supplier Labor Controversy
         – 6.2/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on its involvement in labor-related supply controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 0
        Supply Chain Policy
         – 0/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has a specific policy addressing its supply chain and the labor and human rights risks applying to suppliers. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 6
        Union Relations
         – 6.0/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has a history of notably poor union relations. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.

Environmental Ratings

  • 5
    Environmental Impact
     – 4.6/10
    • 7
      Ecosystems and Biodiversity
       – 6.8/10
      • 5
        Biodiversity
         – 4.7/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on whether it has set targets or objectives to reduce impact on biodiversity. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 5
        Biodiversity Controversies
         – 5.1/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on whether it has been involved in biodiversity controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 10
        Habitat conservation
         – 10/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has a biodiversity or habitat conservation policy.
    • 4
      Toxic Waste
       – 3.6/10
      • 0
        Chemical Spills (Number)
         – 0/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Corporate Environmental Profiles Database (CEPD) 2000 - 2005
        Company rating on number of chemical spills reported by the maker of this product to the Emergency Response Notification Team. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 0
        Clean Water Act
         – 0/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Corporate Environmental Profiles Database (CEPD) 2000 - 2005
        Company rating on its violations of the Clean Water Act. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 4
        Hazardous Waste Targets
         – 4.3/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has set targets to stabilize hazardous waste generation. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 8
        Liabilities for Hazardous Waste
         – 7.6/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has liabilities for hazardous waste sites or fines/penalties for waste management violations. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        Extended Description: The company's liabilities for hazardous waste sites exceed $50 million, or the company has recently paid substantial fines or civil penalties for waste management violations. Before 1996 the threshold for liabilities was $30 million.
      • 4
        Toxic Emissions Targets
         – 4.3/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has set targets to stabilize toxic emissions. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 8
        Wastewater and Waste Management
         – 7.6/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on its plans to reduce, substitute, or phase out waste, hazardous waste, or wastewater. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    • 4
      Global Warming
       – 4.4/10
      • 10
        Climate Change
         – 9.9/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on proactive policies for addressing climate change. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 1
        Greenhouse Gas Emissions
         – 0.6/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on monitoring and public reporting of annual greenhouse gas emissions. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 3
        Greenhouse Gases
         – 3.2/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on its carbon dioxide (or similar gas) emissions, in tons, divided by the company's net sales or revenue. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    • 5
      Air Pollution
       – 4.5/10
      • 0
        Clean Air Act
         – 0/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Corporate Environmental Profiles Database (CEPD) 2000 - 2005
        Company rating on its violations of the Clean Air Act. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 4
        Particulate Matter and VOCs
         – 4.0/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on its public reports about plans to reduce, substitute, or phase out volatile organic compounds or particulate matter measuring less than ten microns in diameter. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 4
        SOx and NOx
         – 4.2/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on its public reports about plans to reduce, reuse, recycle, substitute, or phase out sulphur oxide or nitrogen oxide emissions. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 10
        Toxics Release Inventory (Air)
         – 9.8/10
        Data Provider: University of Massachussetts Political Economy Research Institute, Toxicity-Weighted Toxic Release Database
        Company rating on its airborne Toxics Release Inventory (latest year available is 2006). Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
  • 5
    Resource Management
     – 4.6/10
    • 5
      Materials Management
       – 4.9/10
      • 3
        Recycling Data
         – 3.2/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it provides data on recycling and for which time frame. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 7
        Resource Reduction
         – 6.7/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on reduction of natural resources use and supply chain eco-efficient solutions. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    • 4
      Energy Management
       – 4.2/10
      • 7
        Clean Energy
         – 6.7/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has taken measures to reduce contributions to global climate change and air pollution through the use of clean energy. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        Extended Description: The company has taken significant measures to reduce the contributions of its operations to global climate change and air pollution through the use of renewable energy, other clean fuels, or through the introduction of energy efficient programs or sale of products promoting energy efficiency.
      • 3
        Energy Use Targets
         – 2.7/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has set targets to stabilize energy use. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    • 5
      Water Management
       – 4.9/10
      • 3
        Water Conservation
         – 3.2/10
        Data Provider: RiskMetrics Group, Sustainability Data
        Company rating on whether it has set targets to stabilize its water use. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 7
        Water Efficiency
         – 6.8/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on whether it has a water efficiency policy. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
  • 3
    Environmental Management
     – 3.2/10
    • 4
      Management
       – 3.8/10
      • 4
        Corporate Governance
         – 3.6/10
        Data Provider: Innovest Strategic Value Advisors, Integrated Value Assessment (IVA) Scores
        Innovest Strategic Value Investors specialize in analyzing corporate sustainability performance for the investment community. Please note, that while Innovest ratings provide important context on the overall corporate environmental, social, and governance performance of a product's manufacturer, they do not provide product performance data.
        Company rating on whether it has an environmental manager (such as a senior environmental officer) at its board or executive level, and whether the company factors environmental performance into compensation. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 4
        Environmental Management
         – 4.0/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on its commitment to environmental management programs, such as ISO 14001. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
    • 2
      Disclosure and Compliance
       – 2.5/10
      • 0
        Emissions Reduction
         – 0/10
        Data Provider: ASSET4 AG, www.asset4.com
        Please note that while Asset4 provides the raw data for this variable, GoodGuide conducts its own calculations to convert the raw data into a processed score.
        Company rating on whether it monitors its own emission reduction efforts, publicly shares the results, and conducts regular audits of its programs. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 0
        Environmental Concerns
         – 0.2/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has had environmental problems, usually environmental accident(s). Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
      • 6
        Regulatory Problems
         – 6.4/10
        Data Provider: KLD Research & Analytics, Inc. , (www.kld.com)
        Company rating on whether it has recently paid substantial fines or civil penalties for violations or it has a pattern of regulatory controversies. Rating is relative to other companies in the same industry.
        Extended Description: The company has recently paid substantial fines or civil penalties for violations of air, water, or other environmental regulations, or it has a pattern of regulatory controversies under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act or other major environmental regulations.