Dolby Laboratories.
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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. is a global leader in audio and imaging technologies. The company develops and licenses audio and imaging technologies such as Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Cinema. These technologies are used in a wide range of products and services, including cinema, television, str...Show More
Better Health for All
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No evidence available to assess Dolby Laboratories on Better Health for All.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Dolby Laboratories is a technology company focused on audio and imaging technologies, primarily generating revenue through licensing.
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The company's core business does not involve lending, insurance, or other financial services.
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All provided articles confirm the absence of data relevant to financial metrics or the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value.
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Consequently, all Key Performance Indicators under this value are not applicable to Dolby's operations.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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Dolby Laboratories reported a CEO-to-median employee pay ratio of 58:1 for FY2024.
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The company's Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) was 0.2 in FY2024, with zero lost-time incidents and zero fatalities.
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Employee engagement was 78% in FY2024.
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Voluntary employee turnover was 5.6% in FY2024.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No evidence available to assess Dolby Laboratories on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.
Honest & Fair Business
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No evidence available to assess Dolby Laboratories on Honest & Fair Business.
Kind to Animals
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Dolby Laboratories operates primarily in audio and imaging technologies, focusing on licensing. Its business model is service-oriented, involving digital technologies rather than physical products that would typically require animal testing or animal-derived ingredients. The company explicitly states it has "No Animal testing" in its product and activity list.
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This indicates that animal testing, animal-derived inputs, and animal agriculture are not relevant to the company's core operations, making all animal welfare KPIs not applicable.
No War, No Weapons
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Dolby's due diligence program for conflict minerals is designed to conform with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance, which aligns with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
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The company's Ethics and Compliance Office periodically reports to the Audit Committee or Board of Directors on the implementation and effectiveness of its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which includes human rights.
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Dolby conducts an annual process of surveying suppliers for conflict minerals and reviewing their responses.
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The Procurement Director reviews relationships with suppliers who fail to meet conflict mineral conditions to determine whether to continue purchasing from them.
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Dolby expects business partners to uphold human rights, ensuring individuals in the supply chain are paid a legal wage, have safe working conditions, and freedom to choose work.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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Dolby Laboratories reported in 2022 that Scope 3.1 (Purchased Goods and Services) emissions constituted 36% of its total Scope 3 emissions and 34% of its total emissions.
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The company is actively working to improve supplier emissions data collection, utilizing Emitwise software which covers approximately 30,000 suppliers.
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This supplier-provided data undergoes auditable quality controls to align with regulations such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
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Dolby segments suppliers based on their SBTi target status, CDP disclosure quality, emissions accounting maturity, and net-zero targets.
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The company has a public target for suppliers representing at least 58% of its Scope 3.1 emissions to have their own SBTi targets by 2027.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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The provided articles do not contain any specific, quantitative data points relevant to the KPIs for 'Respect for Cultures & Communities'. Both articles explicitly state the absence of numerical data or metrics, and focus on statements of commitment rather than measurable actions or outcomes.
Safe & Smart Tech
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Dolby Laboratories reported no data breaches or personal data breaches for fiscal years 2023 and 2024.
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The company also reported no law enforcement requests for user information or disclosures in FY2023 and FY2024.
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, supported by strong data governance practices including vendor security reviews and compliance tracking. Dolby received ISO 27001 certification in 2024.
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The company complies with the UK Modern Slavery Act of 2015
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and reported no monetary losses from legal proceedings related to anti-competitive behavior regulations in FY2024.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Dolby's U.S. hazardous waste generation decreased from 2,385 lbs in FY2022 to 1,031 lbs in FY2023
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, then slightly increased to 1,190 lbs in FY2024
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. The Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team ensures responsible disposal and provides regular training
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. No waste disposal violations were reported across FY2021-FY2024. The company implemented several waste reduction initiatives, including adding compost receptacles at its Sunnyvale office
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, transitioning from single-use items to reusables in kitchens and breakrooms at its Sunnyvale office in 2023
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, and initiating this transition in San Francisco in 2024
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. A program in Poland repurposes office electronics through refurbishment and donation
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, and e-waste collection practices were expanded globally
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. The Business Partner Code of Conduct, which includes environmental and responsible material sourcing requirements, was accepted by 100% of new suppliers in 2023
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. Dolby completed its first circularity assessment in 2023 to identify opportunities for improving the sustainability of its cinema products, with plans to expand this work in 2024
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. The Integrated Media Server IMS3000 was designed to combine the processing capabilities of two units, reducing manufacturing complexity
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. Dolby provides resources on its website for the responsible disposal of its products
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