RPM International (RPM)

Overall impact
D (31)

Commentary

RPM International is a below-average overall performer. With a 'D' rating of 31.3 for overall impact (bottom 25% of all companies), RPM International ranks 15th out of 18 industry peers, behind Fuller HB, Vibrantz, Akzo Nobel and 11 others, and ahead of PPG Industries, Sherwin-Williams, and Dic Corporation. On top material causes for RPM International's industry (Chemicals), RPM International performs poorly in Healthy Oceans (15.6 score), Sustainable Use of Water (36.1), Reduced Inequality (21.0) and 13 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score. RPM International did not receive an 'A' rating on any cause.
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Company
Founded
1947
Employees
17,546
Sector
Materials
Industry
Chemicals
Sub-industry
Specialty Chemicals
SASB industry
Chemicals
Headquarters
Oh, United States
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Description
RPM International Inc. manufactures and sells specialty chemicals for the industrial, specialty, and consumer markets worldwide. It offers waterproofing, coating, and traditional roofing systems; sealants, air barriers, tapes, and foams; residential home weatherization systems; roofing and building maintenance services; sealing and bonding, subfloor preparation, flooring, and glazing solutions; resin flooring systems, polyurethane, MMA waterproof, epoxy floor paint and coatings, concrete repair, and protection products; fire stopping and intumescent steel coating, and manufacturing industry solutions; rolled asphalt roofing materials and chemical admixtures; concrete and masonry admixtures, concrete fibers, curing and sealing compounds, structural grouts and mortars, epoxy adhesives, injection resins, polyurethane foams, floor hardeners and toppings, joint fillers, industrial and architectural coatings, decorative color/stains/stamps, and restoration materials; insulated building cladding materials; and concrete form wall systems. It also provides flooring systems; fiberglass reinforced plastic gratings and shapes; corrosion-control coating, containment and railcar lining, fire and sound proofing, and heat and cryogenic insulation products; specialty construction products; amine curing agents, reactive diluents, and epoxy resins; fluorescent colorants and pigments; shellac-based specialty and marine coatings; fire and water damage restoration, carpet cleaning, and disinfecting products; fuel additives; wood treatments, coatings, and touch-up products; and nail enamels, polishes, and coating components. In addition, it offers solutions for the paint contractors and DIYers, concrete restoration and flooring, metallic and faux finish coatings, cleaners, and hobby paints and cements; and caulks, adhesives, insulating foams, and patches, as well as spackling, glazing, and repair products. The company was incorporated in 1947 and is headquartered in Medina, Ohio.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for RPM International, based on its industry sub-industry Specialty Chemicals. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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