Social responsibility
The sea belongs to everyone
Gorton’s Social Responsibility pillar encompasses the elements of sustainability that are not necessarily environmentally focused, including Inclusion & Integrity, Workplace Safety, Community Impact & Philanthropy, and Human Rights & Ethical Labor Practices.
2025
Accomplishments
Successfully hosted a comprehensive Safety Leadership Conference at the new Lebanon Plant, establishing consistent safety expectations and strengthening our enterprise-wide safety culture.
Formalized and implemented a robust audit framework for Human Rights and Ethical Labor Practices, increasing transparency and reinforcing our long-term commitment to responsible sourcing.
Surpassed our annual volunteer engagement target by 11%, demonstrating exceptional employee participation in community support initiatives, including food donations to local shelters.
2026-2028
Smart goals
Continue to enhance our supply chain risk assessment and audit process for Human Rights & Ethical Labor Practices.
Achieve below-industry average and below-2025
manufacturing accident rates.
manufacturing accident rates.
Enhance workplace culture through engagement and employee activities committee.
Increase Community Involvement & Philanthropy efforts above 2025 goal.
Continue to enhance our supply chain risk assessment and audit process for Human Rights & Ethical Labor Practices.
Enhance workplace culture through engagement and employee activities committee.
2026-2028
Smart goals
Achieve below-industry average and below-2025
manufacturing accident rates.
manufacturing accident rates.
Increase Community Involvement & Philanthropy efforts above 2025 goal.
