Better Health for All

The provided articles do not contain specific, quantifiable evidence to assess CEVA.US against the 'Better Health for All' ethical value. While Article 2 discusses the potential for CEVA's sensor fusion technology in medical wearables for applications like disease detection and preventative care, it does not quantify the extent to which these applications represent the firm's principal goods or services or their overall health impact.

The company's core business, as described, spans a broad range of electronics and IoT, with no indication of the proportion dedicated to health. No other articles provide data points for any of the health-related KPIs, such as revenue share from health-impacting products, safety records, accessibility, or investments in health innovation.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

CEVA, Inc. is an IP licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies, partnering with semiconductor companies and OEMs.

Its core business does not involve providing financial services such as lending, deposits, or insurance to consumers. Consequently, all KPIs related to 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' are not applicable to CEVA's operations, as they are designed for financial institutions. There is no evidence in the provided articles regarding underserved client share, pricing fairness (APRs/fees), exploitative fee exposure, financial inclusion initiatives (loan/insurance book), customer financial data accessibility (open banking), fair lending compliance, wealth-building outcomes for consumers, profit reinvestment in community finance, financial literacy initiatives, customer debt burden ratios, geographic inclusion for financial access points, or product simplicity for financial products. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the provided rubric and evidence.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

The company's overall employee rating on Glassdoor is 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 138 to 158 reviews.

This equates to an employee engagement score of 74%.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

No evidence was found in the provided articles to assess CEVA.US against any of the Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing KPIs. The class-action lawsuit mentioned in pertains to labor law breaches regarding pay and conditions for Ceva Logistics US units.

which falls outside the scope of Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing as defined by the rubric, as it relates to internal labor practices rather than supply chain sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

CEVA, Inc. has a formal whistleblower policy that allows employees to report irregularities to supervisors, the Compliance Team, an independent outside service provider, or the Chairman of the Audit Committee.

The policy offers an anonymity option, outlines an investigation process, and prohibits unlawful retaliation. However, there is no specific evidence regarding the communication frequency to all staff or the number of cases and retaliation reports. The company's anti-corruption policy prohibits bribery of government officials but permits facilitating payments to low-level non-U.S. officials for non-discretionary actions, provided there is prior approval. While CEVA states compliance with various anti-corruption laws, the allowance of facilitating payments, even with approval, is a notable detail. The company has reported zero financial restatements in its 2024 Form 10-K, covering the past three years.

Kind to Animals

Ceva actively supports and develops alternative research methods, using them wherever possible, and ensures new product development standards include a section on these methods, prioritizing in vitro approaches.

The company is committed to developing alternative scientific technologies to reduce or eliminate animal use. However, Ceva does not provide any percentage of its animal-related operations that hold recognized humane certifications. While Ceva states it regularly audits its external partners and contractors, no percentage of animal-related suppliers audited for welfare compliance is provided. Ceva supports the World Wildlife Library of Pheromones and Semiochemicals (WWLPS) since 2008, which provides pheromones to wildlife conservation programs, and has established the Ceva Wildlife Research Fund to support applied research for wildlife health and zoonotic disease control. The company also collaborates with the Institute of Research in Semiochemistry and Applied Ethics (IRSEA) in developing pheromone-based animal behavior products and with the National Parks Board and Mandai Wildlife Group on a pilot avian flu vaccination program. Ceva's animal testing policy, approved in November 2024 and applicable from January 2025, adheres to Directive 2010/63/EU and the 3Rs principle (Reduce, Replace, Refine), requiring all animal trials to be approved by an Ethics Committee and mandating contractors and suppliers to apply equivalent animal welfare standards. Ceva aims to use the absolute minimum number of animals necessary for reliable results in accordance with regulatory requirements, but no specific animal testing volume is disclosed. Ceva defines HR resources and budget allocation for animal welfare projects and alternative methods development, but no percentage of R&D budget invested in animal-free technologies is provided. Ceva is a signatory to the French transparency Charter on the use of animals for scientific and regulatory purposes and the Animal Health Europe policy on animal medicine research, and actively works with regulatory authorities and industry associations. However, the company has no public position on animal welfare legislation and is silent on industry standards.

No War, No Weapons

CEVA's DSPs, AI Processors, and wireless IPs (5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, computer vision, sound and motion sensing) are described as having potential dual-use applications.

The company has an open licensing agreement with the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) as part of the DARPA Toolbox initiative, indicating direct engagement with a defense agency for its technology. However, there is no evidence of specific vetting or safeguards for military use. CEVA has a policy of not engaging in any activity involving Cuba, Iran, North Korea, or Syria, and requires third parties acting on its behalf to adhere to this policy and conduct restricted party screening. The company states a commitment to corporate responsibility and protecting and promoting human rights, and has adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and a Sustainability Policy. However, the company expects its business partners to support responsible sourcing of minerals, but does not provide a percentage of its supply chain certified conflict-free.

Planet-Friendly Business

The provided articles contain no specific, concrete data for CEVA, Inc. (CEVA.US) regarding its environmental performance or planet-friendly business practices. focuses solely on the company's financial results.

Articles and detail sustainability initiatives and targets for CEVA Logistics, which is a separate entity from CEVA, Inc., a licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies. explicitly states that publicly available data is missing for most environmental KPIs for CEVA, Inc. Consequently, no KPIs can be scored based on the evidence provided.

Safe & Smart Tech

CEVA's 10-K filing from March 7, 2024, states that the company has not previously experienced any material cybersecurity incidents and no incidents of unauthorized data use were reported.

The company also mentions performing annual security training for all employees, conducting vulnerability assessments, and performing security testing. CEVA aims to comply with industry standards ISO 26262 ASIL-B and ISO9001, and its privacy policy references GDPR. The company utilizes weekly Black Duck SCA scans for its software.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

The provided articles for CEVA.US (CEVA, Inc.), an IP licensor, explicitly state that no specific quantitative data is available for any of the waste and sustainable product KPIs.

Information regarding waste diversion rates, product recyclability, packaging sustainability, recycled content, single-use plastic reduction, take-back programs, circular design, waste reduction initiatives, hazardous waste management, product durability, repairability, 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 was not provided for CEVA.US. Data from CEVA Logistics, a separate entity, was not applied.