Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Harmonic Inc. is a video delivery technology company, not a financial institution.

The provided articles do not contain any evidence related to financial services, lending, or deposit products offered by the company to consumers. Therefore, all KPIs under the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value are scored as 0 (Not Applicable), as they specifically pertain to financial institutions and their direct impact on customer financial health and access to financial services.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Harmonic Inc.'s CEO to median employee pay ratio was 85:1 in 2024.

The company reported a 73% overall employee satisfaction score from two pulse surveys in 2022, with a 64% participation rate. Voluntary employee turnover was 7% in 2022, which is lower than the industry average of 18%. The company has not reported any regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues in the provided articles.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

In 2023, 13.2% of the company's spend was directed to minority-owned, women-owned, and small business enterprises.

This figure was 11.1% in 2022 and 18.8% in 2021.

Planet-Friendly Business

In 2023, Harmonic Inc. reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions of 283,470 tCO₂e, representing a 28.9% reduction from 2022.

The company's Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction targets are SBTi-validated, but Scope 3 targets are still in development. In 2023, 25.6% of operational energy consumption was sourced from renewables. The waste diversion rate for operational waste (excluding e-waste) was 77.3% in 2023, with 100% of electronic waste recycled. The company contributes to carbon neutrality through the Gold Standard certified Houji Solar Cooker Project, which removed 1,010 tons of GHG in 2023. No environmental compliance violations were reported in 2021, 2022, or 2023. Harmonic has a Net Zero target year of 2050, with a 45% reduction target for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2022 baseline.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Harmonic Inc. has established 5 formal partnerships with local community groups, including Kodiko, Elles Bougent, Filles et Maths, RISE Academy, and RISE Women in Business, as reported in 2024.

The company reported zero cultural appropriation incidents in 2021, 2022, and 2024, and no cultural incidents requiring a response in 2024. Harmonic provides a Whistleblower Policy with a hotline for reporting misconduct, and its Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and Supplier and Partner Codes offer procedures for reporting violations. Unconscious Bias training is mandatory for all employees and integrated into onboarding, and 100% of employees completed Code of Business Conduct and Ethics training in 2021 and 2024. However, specific cultural sensitivity training completion rates are not provided. The company increased its spending with diverse suppliers in the U.S. to 13% of total supplier spend in 2024. Harmonic supports various charitable initiatives, including school-age girls' education in India and food banks in Singapore and Hong Kong, but does not specify the percentage of revenue donated to cultural heritage organizations. The company's operations do not appear to involve indigenous communities or cultural sites in a way that would necessitate FPIC processes or specific cultural site protection protocols.

Safe & Smart Tech

Harmonic Inc. has not experienced any material data breaches in the past three years, though it has faced non-material network security compromises.

The company provides mandatory cybersecurity training for new hires and existing employees, covering phishing, malware, and physical device security. 100% of employees completed the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics training in 2024. Harmonic implements physical, administrative, and technical safeguards, including encryption for sensitive and transactional data, and multi-factor access. The company has no documented incidents of unauthorized data use and states it retains personal information only for legitimate business needs, deleting or anonymizing it when no longer required. Users have rights to access, correct, update, and delete their personal information, and can opt-out of marketing communications. Harmonic conducts third-party security and vulnerability testing on its software and SaaS products. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and complies with GDPR, RoHS, REACH, WEEE, EU Battery Directive, and China RoHS.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Harmonic Inc. reported a waste diversion rate (not including e-waste) of 78.7% in 2024, with a target to reach 90% by 2030.

The company achieved 100% electronic waste recycling in 2021, 2022, and 2023. As of 2024, 97% of Harmonic's packaging materials are recyclable. However, only 3% of incoming packaging from suppliers is made from recycled materials. The company has reduced plastic foam usage in packaging and replaced plastic handles with reinforced cardboard. A take-back program is in place for end-of-life products, though no products were returned in 2024. Circular design principles are being implemented through refurbishment initiatives for the NSG-9000 and NSG-Pro product families in 2024. Waste reduction initiatives include on-site composting at the Rennes site and extending the lifespan of electronic equipment. Hazardous waste is managed through partnerships with certified brokers, and products are designed to meet RoHS and WEEE regulations. The company conducts detailed risk assessments of key facilities on a quarterly basis. Harmonic reported zero waste disposal violations in 2021. Suppliers are encouraged to use bulk and lean packaging and are expected to adhere to the Supplier Code of Conduct, with 57% of current suppliers having responded to a CSR Supplier Questionnaire. Customer education includes comprehensive user guides with safety and regulatory compliance information.