Kennametal Recognized by Newsweek as One of America's Most Responsible Companies

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Kennametal (NYSE: KMT) announced on Dec. 3, 2025 that it was named to Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2026 list for the fifth consecutive year.

The recognition, produced with Statista, evaluates Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) performance across 600 companies. Kennametal also published its fiscal 2025 Corporate Responsibility report and reported nearly $2 billion in fiscal 2025 revenue, ~8,100 employees and operations in nearly 100 countries.

Named to Newsweek's list for fifth year

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kennametal Inc. (NYSE: KMT) announced today that it has once again earned a place on Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies 2026. This recognition underscores the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability and social responsibility across every aspect of the business.

"Continuous Improvement remains at the core of our corporate responsibility strategy, and we will stay focused on driving meaningful progress toward a sustainable future for all stakeholders," said Sanjay Chowbey, President and CEO. "Thank you to our global team for their dedication to delivering exceptional value to our customers every day."

Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Rankings are based on a holistic view of corporate responsibility that considers all three pillars of ESG: Environment, Social and Corporate Governance. In its seventh year, this list acknowledges 600 companies for their commitment to making a positive global impact.

View Kennametal's fiscal year 2025 Corporate Responsibility (CR) report.

About Kennametal
With over 85 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,100 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated nearly $2 billion in revenues in fiscal 2025. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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FAQ

What did Kennametal (KMT) announce on December 3, 2025?

Kennametal announced it was named to Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2026 list for the fifth consecutive year.

Why was Kennametal (KMT) included on Newsweek's 2026 responsible companies list?

The ranking evaluates a holistic ESG view—Environment, Social and Governance—and Kennametal was recognized for its corporate responsibility practices.

Where can investors find Kennametal's corporate responsibility details for fiscal 2025?

Investors can view Kennametal's fiscal 2025 Corporate Responsibility report referenced in the announcement.

How large is Kennametal (KMT) by revenue and workforce in fiscal 2025?

Kennametal reported nearly $2 billion in fiscal 2025 revenue and about 8,100 employees operating in nearly 100 countries.

Does Kennametal's Newsweek recognition affect its ESG disclosure timeline?

The announcement notes the Newsweek recognition and references the fiscal 2025 Corporate Responsibility report as the company's current ESG disclosure.