Overall impact
F (8)

Commentary

Newmarket is a poor overall performer. With an 'F' rating of 8.2 for overall impact (bottom 10% of all companies), Newmarket ranks 147th out of 151 industry peers, behind Amyris, Aemetis, Northern Technologies International and 143 others, and ahead of Innovative Chemical Products, Lyondell Basell, Olin and 1 other. On top material causes for Newmarket's industry (Chemicals), Newmarket performs poorly in Humane Treatment of Animals (39.6 score), Racial Justice and Civil Rights (12.6), Improved Mental Health (11.5) and 19 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score. Newmarket did not receive an 'A' rating on any cause.
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Company
Founded
1887
Employees
2,050
Sector
Materials
Industry
Chemicals
Sub-industry
Specialty Chemicals
SASB industry
Chemicals
Headquarters
Va, United States
Share classes
NEU
Mission
Everyone we deal with -- employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities – can feel confident that NewMarket and its people act with honesty, integrity, and fairness
Description
NewMarket Corporation, through its subsidiaries, primarily engages in the manufacture and sale of petroleum additives. The company offers lubricant additives for use in various vehicle and industrial applications, including engine oils, transmission fluids, off-road powertrain and hydraulic systems, gear oils, hydraulic oils, turbine oils, and other applications where metal-to-metal moving parts are utilized. Engine oil additives are designed for passenger cars, motorcycles, on and off-road heavy duty commercial equipment, locomotives, and engines in ocean-going vessels. Driveline additives are designed for products such as transmission fluids, axle fluids, and off-road powertrain fluids. Additionally, the company provides industrial additives for products used in industrial applications, consisting of hydraulic fluids, greases, industrial gear fluids, and industrial specialty applications comprising turbine oils. It also provides fuel additives that are used to enhance the oil refining process and the performance of gasoline, diesel, biofuels, and other fuels to industry, government, original equipment manufacturers, and individual customers. In addition, the company engages in the marketing of antiknock compounds, as well as contracted manufacturing and related services. NewMarket Corporation also owns and manages real property in Virginia. It operates in North America, Latin America, the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, and internationally. NewMarket Corporation was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Newmarket, based on its industry sub-industry Specialty Chemicals. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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