Vontier Corporation — Ethics Grade C

Vontier Corporation receives an overall ethics grade of C (48/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Energy. Market cap: Mid Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 35
• privacy: 85
• consumer: 55
• environment: 45
• humanRights: 60

Documented incidents (3)

• Fuel Dispenser Market Dominance (medium, 2021) — Concerns were raised regarding the company's market-leading position in fuel dispensing technology through Gilbarco Veeder-Root. Critics allege the company uses proprietary locking to prevent third-party maintenance.
• Franchisee Misclassification Allegations (high, 2022) — The Matco Tools subsidiary faced lawsuits from distributors alleging they were misclassified as independent contractors rather than employees. Plaintiffs claimed high debt burdens imposed by the franchise model.
• Legacy Groundwater Contamination (medium, 2020) — Company facilities inherited from heritage entities were linked to Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) plumes in groundwater. Remediation costs for these sites remain a subject of regulatory scrutiny.

Documented good deeds

• EV Charging Infrastructure Expansion — Investing in global EV charging networks to facilitate the transition from fossil fuel retail to electric mobility.

Ethical alternatives

• Fortive Corporation — Better labor practices in technical distribution and higher transparency in environmental reporting.