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ClearOne, Inc..

CLRO.US | Manufacture of communication equipment

ClearOne, Inc. designs, develops, and sells conferencing, collaboration, and network streaming solutions for voice and visual communications worldwide. The company offers professional audio conferencing systems, including microphone arrays, central processing units, amplifiers, and peripherals; vide...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

ClearOne (CLRO.US) presents a mixed ethical profile. Reports suggest significant concerns regarding worker treatment, with approximately 60% of its workforce allegedly not earning living wages. Employee reviews on Glassdoor average a low 2.2 out of 5 stars, 38% below the telecommunications industry average, reflecting widespread dissatisfaction and high turnover. Compensation and benefits also rate poorly at 2.1/5 stars, and health insurance covers only 45-55% of staff. On environmental efforts, ClearOne states compliance with hazardous waste laws and uses recycled packaging. However, critics point to a lack of publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets, with a DitchCarbon score of 23, reportedly lower than 64% of industry peers.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect-30
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech10
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

The company's core products are conferencing and collaboration solutions, which are general-purpose technologies. While these products are applied in healthcare settings for telemedicine, remote consultation, and patient data management,

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the articles do not provide specific data on the percentage of the company's product portfolio dedicated to health benefits, nor do they quantify the direct health impact of these principal goods. The articles mention the use of ClearOne's platform to improve access to care for underserved populations (tribal nations, correctional institutions, rural populations, and the military) and its role in increasing clinician confidence and retention.
2
The Spontania platform is noted to be HIPAA-compliant, indicating a focus on data responsibility.
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However, no quantitative data is available to map these initiatives to specific score tiers for any of the KPIs in the rubric, such as the extent of vulnerable populations reached, the scale of workforce support, or the investment in preventative measures. Therefore, all KPIs must be omitted due to a lack of specific, quantifiable evidence that directly maps to the rubric's thresholds.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

ClearOne, Inc. (CLRO.US) designs, develops, and sells conferencing, collaboration, and network streaming solutions.

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Its core business does not involve offering lending, deposit, or other consumer financial services.
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Therefore, KPIs related to financial products, fees, lending practices, customer financial outcomes, or financial literacy initiatives are not applicable to the company's operations. The company's corporate reports are available free of charge on its website and the SEC's website.
3
Information regarding 'ClearOne Advantage, LLC' pertains to a debt settlement company and is not relevant to CLRO.US.
4

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

-30

ClearOne demonstrates partial misalignment with fair pay and worker respect. Approximately 40% of the workforce earns living wages, with unclear plans for broader coverage, indicating a significant portion of employees may not be adequately compensated

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. Employee reviews on Glassdoor give the company an overall rating of 2.2 out of 5 stars, which is 38% below the telecommunications industry average, suggesting widespread dissatisfaction
2
. The compensation and benefits rating is also low, at 2.1 out of 5 stars
3
. While the CEO compensation of US$283.1k is below average for similar-sized companies, this does not offset the negative indicators related to living wages and employee satisfaction
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. Health insurance coverage is between 45-55% among staff
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. The high turnover rate, attributed to pressure and lack of support, further underscores these concerns
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. There is no available evidence of collective bargaining or proactive worker welfare programs. The company's CCPA policy addresses consumer data privacy but does not provide any information on worker treatment or benefits
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No information was provided regarding ClearOne, Inc.'s fair trade certifications, supplier audit frequency, instances of forced or child labor, supply chain traceability, remediation speed for violations, ethical clause coverage in supplier contracts, share of spend on high-risk materials, or supplier diversity initiatives.

1

Honest & Fair Business

0

No evidence available to assess ClearOne, Inc. on Honest & Fair Business.

Kind to Animals

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles regarding CLRO.US's performance on any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs.

1
The articles either contained general information not specific to CLRO.US, or explicitly stated that no relevant data for CLRO.US was present.
2

No War, No Weapons

0

No evidence available to assess ClearOne, Inc. on No War, No Weapons.

Planet-Friendly Business

0

ClearOne, Inc. does not have publicly available carbon emissions data or specific reduction targets, nor is it participating in any tracked reduction initiatives.

1
The company states compliance with all laws relating to hazardous waste substances and electronic equipment waste.
2
No specific quantitative data is provided for renewable energy use, water use, green building certifications, waste diversion, capital expenditure alignment with EU taxonomy, lifecycle impact analysis, recycled material ratio, carbon offsets, climate-positive initiatives, supply chain climate transparency, supplier SBTi targets, biodiversity efforts, deforestation policy, environmental impact assessments, net-zero targets, TCFD alignment, climate scenario analysis, stranded assets transparency, water sourcing from stressed basins, packaging CO2 reduction, climate justice initiatives, just transition programs, or climate adaptation financing.
3

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No evidence available to assess ClearOne, Inc. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

10

ClearOne states its solutions come with enterprise-grade encryption and include authentication protocols and detailed access controls.

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The company also states it conducts its business in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations across various governmental and international authorities.
2
The Audit Committee holds oversight responsibility over the company's cybersecurity strategy and risk management.
3
ClearOne requires employees to keep confidential company information and prohibits unauthorized disclosure or sharing of proprietary information.
4
The company is not currently aware of any cybersecurity incidents that have materially affected its business.
5

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

The provided articles do not contain specific, quantifiable data points for any of the 'Zero Waste & Sustainable Products' KPIs for ClearOne, Inc. While mentions the company 'using recycled materials in product packaging and office printing,' 'recycling obsolete equipment,' 'avoiding hazardous substances in product manufacturing,' and 'compliance with hazardous waste laws,' these statements lack the necessary percentages, numbers, or specific outcomes required to score against the rubric's quantitative thresholds.

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, which discusses 'Clear One Refill Packaging,' refers to a product by ALPLA, a packaging company, and not ClearOne, Inc.
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Therefore, its content is not relevant to this assessment.

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