Overall impact
D (28)

Commentary

Polaris is a below-average overall performer. With a 'D' rating of 28.5 for overall impact (bottom 25% of all companies), Polaris ranks 10th out of 13 industry peers, behind BRP, Winnebago Industries, Leatt and 6 others, and ahead of Lci Industries, Camping World, and Yamaha Motor. On top material causes for Polaris's industry (Automobiles & Parts), Polaris performs poorly in Equal Pay and Opportunity (34.4 score), Healthy Oceans (10.4), Sustainable Use of Natural Resources (29.6) and 5 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score. Polaris did not receive an 'A' rating on any cause.
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Company
Founded
1954
Employees
14,500
Sector
Consumer Discretionary
Industry
Automobiles
Sub-industry
Automobile Manufacturers
SASB industry
Automobiles
Headquarters
Mn, United States
Share classes
PII
Mission
To fuel the passion of riders, workers and outdoors enthusiasts around the world by delivering innovative, high-quality vehicles, products, services and experiences that enrich their lives.
Description
Polaris Inc. designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets powersports vehicles in the United States, Canada, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Off-Road, On-Road, and Marine. The company offers off-road vehicles (ORVs), including all-terrain vehicles and side-by-side vehicles; military and commercial ORVs; snowmobiles; motorcycles; and moto-roadsters, quadricycles, and boats. It also provides ORV accessories comprising winches, bumper/brushguards, plows, racks, wheels and tires, pull-behinds, cab systems, lighting and audio systems, cargo box accessories, and tracks; snowmobile accessories, which include covers, traction products, reverse kits, electric starters, tracks, bags, windshields, replacement parts, and lubricants; and motorcycle accessories, such as saddle bags, handlebars, backrests, exhausts, windshields, seats, oil, and various chrome accessories. In addition, the company offers light duty hauling and passenger vehicles; gear and apparel, such as helmets, goggles, jackets, gloves, boots, bibs, hats, and pants; and pontoon and deck boats. It provides its products through dealers and distributors, and online; and retail and e-commerce marketplaces. The company was formerly known as Polaris Industries Inc. Polaris Inc. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Medina, Minnesota.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for Polaris, based on its industry sub-industry Automobile Manufacturers. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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