Overall impact
C (53)

Commentary

Gentex is an average overall performer. With a 'C' rating of 52.7 for overall impact (46th percentile compared to all companies), Gentex ranks 34th out of 104 industry peers, behind Speedemissions, Niu Technologies, Veoneer and 30 others, and ahead of TRW Automotive, Stanley Electric, Nemak and 67 others. On top material causes for Gentex's industry (Automobiles & Parts), Gentex performs poorly in Equal Pay and Opportunity (35.2 score), Lgbtq Equality (27.1) and Accountable Institutions (33.5). Gentex did not receive an 'A' rating on any cause.
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Company
Founded
1974
Employees
6,398
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Automobile Components
Sub-industry
Automotive Parts & Equipment
SASB industry
Auto Parts
Headquarters
Mi, United States
Share classes
GNTX
Mission
Making a positive difference in the lives of global defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel by delivering innovative personal protection and situational awareness
Description
Gentex Corporation designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and supplies digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass, and fire protection products in the United States, China, Germany, Japan, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, and internationally. It operates through Automotive Products and Other segments. The company offers automotive products, including interior and exterior electrochromic automatic-dimming rearview mirrors, automotive electronics, and non-automatic-dimming rearview mirrors for automotive passenger cars, light trucks, pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles, and vans for original equipment manufacturers, automotive suppliers, and various aftermarket and accessory customers; and HomeLink modules for the automotive industry. It also provides variable dimmable windows to aircraft manufacturers and airline operators. In addition, the company offers photoelectric smoke detectors and alarms, visual signaling alarms, photoelectric smoke alarms, electrochemical carbon monoxide alarms and detectors, audible and visual signaling appliances, and bells and speakers used in fire detection systems in office buildings, hotels, and other commercial and residential buildings. It sells its fire protection products directly, as well as through sales managers and manufacturer representative organizations to fire protection and security product distributors, electrical wholesale houses, and original equipment manufacturers of fire protection systems. Further, the company is involved in the research and development of nanofiber chemical sensing products; and market and sale of eSight smart glasses to consumers with visual impairment or eye conditions, as well as of identity authentication and access control products that utilize biometrics technology. Gentex Corporation was incorporated in 1974 and is headquartered in Zeeland, Michigan.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Gentex, based on its industry sub-industry Automotive Parts & Equipment. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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