Kadant Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies for Fifth Consecutive Year

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Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) has achieved a significant milestone by being named one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2025 by Newsweek magazine for the fifth consecutive year. The recognition is based on the company's performance in Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) factors.

The selection process involved evaluating publicly available key performance indicators from various corporate reports and conducting an independent survey of U.S. citizens regarding their perception of companies' corporate social responsibility activities. Kadant was selected among 600 companies across 14 industry categories that demonstrated the highest scores in corporate responsibility.

Jeffrey L. Powell, president and CEO of Kadant, highlighted the company's commitment to Sustainable Industrial Processing®, noting the positive impact these initiatives have had on their customers. The recognition reinforces Kadant's ongoing dedication to responsible corporate practices and sustainability leadership.

WESTFORD, Mass., Jan. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI) announced today that it was named one of "America's Most Responsible Companies 2025" by Newsweek magazine. This was the fifth year Kadant has been included on the awards list which assesses companies on Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) factors.

“We are proud to be identified as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies for five consecutive years,” said Jeffrey L. Powell, president and chief executive officer of Kadant. “Our initiatives to advance Sustainable Industrial Processing^® are making a difference for our customers and it is rewarding to be recognized for our impact."           

The companies awarded were selected based on publicly available key performance indicators (KPIs) derived from CSR Reports, Sustainability Reports, and Corporate Citizenship Reports as well as an independent survey. The KPIs focused on company performance in the environmental, social, and corporate governance areas, while the independent survey asked U.S. citizens about their perception of company activities related to corporate social responsibility. The list recognizes 600 companies across 14 industry categories with the highest scores as the most responsible companies in the United States.  

More information about the 2025 rankings is available at newsweek.com/rankings/americas-most-responsible-companies-2025. All registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

About Kadant
Kadant Inc. is a global supplier of technologies and engineered systems that drive Sustainable Industrial Processing^®. The Company’s products and services play an integral role in enhancing efficiency, optimizing energy utilization, and maximizing productivity in process industries. Kadant is based in Westford, Massachusetts, with approximately 3,500 employees in 20 countries worldwide. For more information, visit kadant.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
The following constitutes a “Safe Harbor” statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including forward-looking statements about our customers, products, operations, and markets. These forward-looking statements represent our expectations as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including those set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in Kadant’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2023 and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contacts
Investor Contact Information:
Michael McKenney, 978-776-2000
IR@kadant.com
or
Media Contact Information:
Wes Martz, 269-278-1715
media@kadant.com

FAQ

What recognition did Kadant (KAI) receive from Newsweek in 2025?

Kadant was named one of 'America's Most Responsible Companies 2025' by Newsweek magazine, marking their fifth consecutive year on this prestigious list.

How are companies selected for Newsweek's Most Responsible Companies list?

Companies are selected based on publicly available KPIs from CSR, Sustainability, and Corporate Citizenship Reports, plus an independent survey of U.S. citizens regarding corporate social responsibility perception.

What is Kadant's (KAI) approach to sustainability?

Kadant focuses on advancing Sustainable Industrial Processing®, implementing initiatives that make a positive impact on their customers and demonstrate environmental responsibility.

How many companies were recognized in Newsweek's 2025 responsible companies list?

The list recognized 600 companies across 14 industry categories that achieved the highest scores in corporate responsibility in the United States.

What criteria were evaluated for Kadant's (KAI) inclusion in the 2025 list?

Companies were evaluated on Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) factors through both key performance indicators and public perception surveys.