Corporate Responsibility

Palmer Holland is committed to operating in a sustainable manner, with a strong focus on environmental, social, and corporate governance. We understand the importance of reducing our environmental impact and actively seek to incorporate sustainable practices into our operations, while also promoting social responsibility and corporate governance for the greater good. Our journey towards a more stakeholder-centric approach to doing business has no finish line.

Message From The Executive Team 

At Palmer Holland, our company mission states that we put the quality of our long-term relationships above short-term gains. These long-term relationships – with our customers and with our suppliers/principal partners – are built on a foundation of trust, honesty, and fairness. While we maintain innovation and flexibility at the front of our operation, we are cognizant of our need to do the right thing, even in the face of adversity. We put ethics and compliance at the forefront of all that we do.

As employee-owners, each member of the Palmer Holland team has an obligation to put the guidelines found in this Code of Ethics into action. We are a team first, and as such, we must set each other up for success. At the same time, we all must also hold each other accountable. Palmer Holland is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity and has built its reputation over nearly 100 years. It is each employee’s obligation to protect all that has been accomplished by the generations that preceded us.

At the same time, we are also aware of our place in the Global Community and our obligations as Corporate Citizens. We must act to protect our global resources and conduct our business in a legal, ethical, and sustainable manner. We must not cut corners or take the easy way out, and we must hold our partners to the same standards we adhere to ourselves.

Thank you for your commitment to our Mission and our Core Values. By embracing the guidelines provided in this Code of Ethics, we can ensure that Palmer Holland remains a leader in our industry and a trusted partner to our customers and principals.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Equal employment opportunity has been and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Palmer Holland. Employment is based solely upon personal capabilities and qualifications and will not be influenced by either visible characteristics, such as race, gender, and ethnicity, or the invisible qualities that make each person unique, such as age, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, disability status or other factors protected by law.

This principle applies to all policies and procedures related to recruitment, compensation, promotion, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. At Palmer Holland, we seek to foster a community that is more diverse, equitable, and inclusive, as well as partner with businesses that share this same aspiration.


Sustainability Pledge

Delivering the building blocks for a sustainable future

To Palmer Holland, sustainability is much more than just a word or a thought. It is an action and a commitment. Palmer Holland declares that we are dedicated to using our position in the value chain to promote the positive balance of environmental, social, and financial responsibility.

Palmer Holland’s portfolio touches all aspects of life, from the raw materials our principals manufacture to the end-use products our customers create. We provide sustainable solutions to enhance the world in which we live.

Through collaboration and innovation, we strive to empower all those around us to play a more crucial role in developing a more sustainable society.

Sustainability is a pillar of Palmer Holland’s continuous improvement. We continue to be better and do what’s right because it’s right for generations to come. There is no finish line.

EcoVadis


Palmer Holland is extremely proud to receive the EcoVadis 2024 bronze medal. Since its founding in 2007, EcoVadis has grown to become the world’s largest and most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings, creating a global network of more than 100,000+ rated companies. 

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Environment Sustainable Supply Chain
At Palmer Holland, we recognize our place in the Global Community and the need to protect our planet and natural resources. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact through our operations and promoting sustainable solutions where available and practicable. We have created an Environmental Policy to formalize these goals and have created a Sustainability Council to further discussion and action within our organization.

In addition to our internal commitment to reducing our environmental impact, we also aim to partner with companies throughout our supply chain that share that same commitment. To this end, we have incorporated environmental policies into our Supplier Code of Conduct and have added environmental impact studies into our sourcing decision-making.
 

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Palmer Holland Gives Program

At Palmer Holland, giving back to the community is essential to a well-rounded professional. Our PH Gives program is at the heart of our community-driven approach. We proudly match donations to certified non-profit 501c3 organizations at a 1:1 ratio, doubling the impact of our employees' generosity. Moreover, as part of our unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we provide a 2:1 match for approved donations focusing on DE&I causes. Charity and volunteerism are equally crucial for our employees to participate in. To make these opportunities accessible to all employees, Palmer Holland provides two paid days off for charitable service with certified non-profit 501c3 organizations. 

Employee-led, our Charity Works program facilitates, coordinates, and encourages employees to volunteer and give back to the community.

The impact of our employee-run charity works programs goes beyond the tangible benefits to society. Engaging in philanthropic efforts positively affects our employees, fostering personal growth and strengthening team bonds. This shared experience creates a positive work environment where employees feel valued, connected, and motivated. Each year, Palmer Holland's Charity Works actively participates in various events and contributes to many organizations in the Greater Cleveland area, including the Ronald McDonald House of Northeast Ohio, the American Heart Association, Providence House, Laura's Home, and more.
 
These programs empower employees by allowing them to actively participate in philanthropic efforts and positively impact the causes they care about.