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CIRCUS SE.

CA1.XETRA | Motion picture, video and television programme production activities

CIRCUS SE, formerly EM.TV & Merchandising AG, is a Germany-based media company. It focuses on the acquisition, production and distribution of entertainment content, particularly children's and family programs. The Company operates through segments, including Production, Rights Trading/Licensing, and...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

CIRCUS SE, known for children's entertainment, has expanded into autonomous defense logistics, developing military applications. It holds U.S. government and DoD supplier certification, with reports suggesting $1 billion in defense revenue by 2027. Environmentally, its CA-1 robot and CircusAI platform aim to reduce food waste, partnering to tackle 170 million tonnes of annual packaging waste. Critics, however, point to its entertainment content potentially normalizing animal mistreatment, citing research on welfare concerns in circuses. Data on fair pay, ethical sourcing, or business conduct is unavailable.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect20
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons-10
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-20
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products-30
-100100

Better Health for All

0

No specific, concrete evidence was found in the provided articles pertaining to CA1.XETRA (CIRCUS SE) and its impact on 'Better Health for All'. The company is described as a Germany-based media company focused on entertainment content, particularly children's and family programs, and operating television channels. The articles discuss general 'circus activities' as health interventions

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, specific children's museums
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, a youth circus skills training program (Cirkidz)
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, or a Cochrane review on childhood obesity
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, none of which are explicitly linked to CA1.XETRA's operations, products, or services.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

The company, CIRCUS SE, is consistently described across the provided articles as an AI-robotics company focused on food production and military/security applications.

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It is not identified as a financial institution that offers lending, insurance, money movement, or deposit services to consumers. Therefore, all KPIs related to 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' are scored as 0, indicating they are not applicable to the company's core business.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

20

The company's employee reviews show an overall satisfaction rating of 4.0 out of 5.0, which translates to an 80/100 engagement score.

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Other ratings include 4.5/5 for culture and values, diversity and inclusion, work-life balance, and senior management, while compensation and benefits received 4.0/5, and career opportunities and management communication both received 3.0/5.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

CIRCUS SE is a media company focused on entertainment content, production, rights trading, and television. Its business model does not involve the procurement or trade of physical commodities that would typically require fair-trade certifications.

Honest & Fair Business

0

Circus SE has no mention of regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues in the past three years.

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Information regarding transparency index scores, whistleblower policies, financial restatements, audit coverage, ESG controversy scores, complaint resolution times, board conflict-free percentages, anti-corruption policies, and third-party verification is not available in the provided articles.
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Kind to Animals

0

The company, CIRCUS SE (CA1.XETRA), is described in the provided articles as an AI and robotics company that develops and operates autonomous systems for on-demand food production, including robotic cooking units (CA-1) and modular container kitchens (CA-M).

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There is no evidence in the provided articles to assess any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs.
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The articles do not contain information regarding cruelty-free certifications, animal testing, humane certifications for animal operations, wildlife conservation impact, ethical sourcing of animal-derived ingredients, supplier audits for animal welfare, cage-free sourcing, animal testing policies or volume, innovation investment in animal-free alternatives, animal agriculture ethics, animal-free R&D collaboration, or public policy engagement related to animal welfare.
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Therefore, all KPIs are omitted due to a lack of specific, factual evidence.

No War, No Weapons

-10

Circus SE develops dual-use technology, with its CA-M system designed for defense operations and its CA-1 system for civilian use, both sharing patented technology.

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The company has received official supplier certification for U.S. government institutions and the Department of Defense.
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Sasha Borovik, General Counsel, is focused on navigating defense sector complexities.
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There is no information on the percentage of dual-use items screened for civilian-risk mitigation, nor any details on ethical red lines, exposure to controversial weapons, or war-related supply chain audits. No information is available regarding the company's alignment with UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, or any investments in peace technology.

Planet-Friendly Business

-20

The company has no mentioned regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues across all provided articles, indicating an exemplary compliance history.

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Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No specific, quantitative data relevant to CA1.XETRA's respect for cultures and communities was found across the provided articles. The articles primarily discuss general circus-related initiatives, training programs, or financial news for Circus SE, without providing metrics such as formal partnerships with local groups, revenue reinvested in local development, cultural appropriation incidents, cultural impact assessment protocols, local employment ratios, or community grievance mechanisms for CA1.XETRA.

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Safe & Smart Tech

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CIRCUS SE is ISO/IEC 27001 certified.

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The company has received official supplier certification for U.S. government institutions and the Department of Defense, and is certified by NATO’s Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA), indicating compliance with NATO’s security, quality, and financial requirements including AQAP and relevant ISO standards.
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The company states it has introduced a comprehensive IT security program that includes security audits with external service providers and training for employees.
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It also records each security incident and takes necessary organizational and technical measures to resolve issues quickly.
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The company's AI systems are noted to ensure strict food quality and safety standards, promoting hygiene and compliance.
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AI-supported analyses provide real-time insights into performance and support data-driven decision-making.
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AI-driven automation streamlines workflows, ensures consistency, and reduces food waste.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

-30

The company's AI platform, CircusAI, is designed to reduce food waste by over 90% through precise demand prediction and optimized portioning.

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Additionally, Circus will offer reusable packaging as a default solution for its CA-1 robot, replacing disposable paper bowls.
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This partnership integrates circular economy principles by reducing reliance on single-use packaging and promoting sustainable practices for this product.
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