Aurora Innovation, Inc..
AUR.US | Research and experimental development on natural sciences and engineering
Aurora Innovation, Inc. is an American autonomous driving technology company. It focuses on developing self-driving technology to deliver the benefits of driverless transportation. The company is developing the Aurora Driver, a self-driving system designed to be integrated into various types of vehi...Show More
Better Health for All
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No evidence available to assess Aurora Innovation, Inc. on Better Health for All.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Aurora Innovation, Inc. is an autonomous driving technology company focused on developing self-driving technology for commercial trucking.
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The provided articles discuss the company's operational progress, financial health, and regulatory actions related to autonomous vehicle safety. There is no evidence in the articles to suggest that Aurora Innovation, Inc. offers lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers or businesses. Consequently, all KPIs related to the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value are not applicable to the company's described operations, and no specific, concrete data points were found to score any of these KPIs.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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For fiscal year 2024, the ratio of the Chief Executive Officer’s annual total compensation to the median employee compensation was approximately 1.71:1.
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No employees are represented by a labor union, and the company has not experienced any work stoppages.
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The company provides payment or reimbursement for medical insurance premiums under COBRA for up to 12 months for eligible employees in connection with a Change in Control, and for up to six months for eligible employees outside of a Change in Control Period.
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It also offers a wide selection of health and wellness benefits plans for employees and their dependents.
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The company has a non-retaliatory safety reporting policy and a Fatigue Risk Management Program for its vehicle operators.
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The company has not experienced any work stoppages, and there is no public record of labor-law breaches or fines.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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All supplier contracts include clauses covering ethical business conduct, human and labor rights, occupational health and safety, and environmental impact mitigation.
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The company audits supplier performance and applies corrective measures.
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Honest & Fair Business
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No evidence available to assess Aurora Innovation, Inc. on Honest & Fair Business.
Kind to Animals
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No evidence available to assess Aurora Innovation, Inc. on Kind to Animals.
No War, No Weapons
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No specific, concrete evidence was found in the provided articles for Aurora Innovation, Inc. (AUR.US) regarding its involvement in arms contracts, dual-use technology, sales to embargoed regimes, peacebuilding investments, or any other metrics related to the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value. Information pertaining to 'Aurora Flight Sciences' was excluded as it is a subsidiary of Boeing, not Aurora Innovation, Inc.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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Aurora Innovation, Inc. has no reported environmental compliance violations, fines, or regulatory actions.
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The provided articles focus on the potential environmental benefits of autonomous trucking technology, such as a 13-32% reduction in fuel use compared to standard diesel trucks, based on research funded by Aurora.
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However, there is no specific data on the company's own operational environmental performance, such as its greenhouse gas emissions, renewable energy consumption, waste management, or other climate-related initiatives.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No specific, concrete evidence was found in the provided articles to score Aurora Innovation, Inc. against any of the KPIs for the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' value. The articles primarily discuss the company's business strategy, technology, and financial performance.
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Information about community engagement or cultural initiatives often refers to the city of Aurora government, the Aurora Institute, or historical events related to Indigenous communities,
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rather than direct, quantifiable actions or policies of Aurora Innovation, Inc. related to cultural engagement, community investment percentages, or specific protocols.
Safe & Smart Tech
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Aurora Innovation states it uses a “Verifiable AI” approach, combining artificial intelligence/machine learning with fundamental engineering.
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The company's Information Security team has implemented a robust cybersecurity risk management program, which is integrated with its overall risk management system, and includes a Cybersecurity Incident Response Procedure (CIRP).
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The Audit Committee oversees cybersecurity risks.
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Aurora paid a $6 million bug bounty to an ethical security hacker after launching a bug bounty program with Immunefi one week prior to the discovery of a critical vulnerability in the Aurora Engine, which allegedly placed over $200 million worth of capital at risk.
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The company states it generally does not access, collect, store, process, or share data collected by its solutions unless partners proactively provide it.
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Aurora assesses evolving privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity regimes. The company utilizes a proprietary Virtual Testing Suite that can simulate the equivalent of over 50,000 trucks on the road and is 2,500 times less expensive than on-road testing.
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Aurora's Safety Management System was audited by TÜV SÜD.
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The company is committed to GDPR compliance, effective May 25, 2018, and states its products were updated to meet GDPR standards by May 2018.
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Aurora's Government Relations team regularly engages with government partners to develop relationships and regulations for technology deployment, and has developed bipartisan support for self-driving technology in the U.S. Congress and Department of Transportation.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles for Aurora Innovation, Inc. regarding its waste diversion rate, product recyclability, packaging sustainability, recycled content percentage, single-use plastic reduction, take-back program coverage, circular design principles, waste reduction initiatives, hazardous waste management, product durability, repairability score, waste audit frequency, zero waste certification, waste disposal violations, material efficiency, packaging-to-product ratio, waste reduction targets, supplier waste requirements, or customer waste education.
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Several articles pertained to other companies named 'Aurora' or focused on the potential environmental benefits of the company's autonomous driving technology rather than its internal operational waste management practices or product design for circularity.