Horizon Technology Finance Corporation.
HRZN.US | Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities, n.e.c.
Horizon Technology Finance Corporation is a specialty finance company that lends to and invests in venture capital-backed companies in the technology, life science, healthcare information and services, and cleantech industries. The company's investment objective is to maximize its investment portfol...Show More
Better Health for All
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No relevant data was found in the provided articles to assess Horizon Technology Finance Corporation against the 'Better Health for All' ethical value. All articles explicitly stated they were example domains and contained no specific data, quantitative information, regulatory actions, certifications, or comparisons related to HRZN.US or its health impact.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No evidence available to assess Horizon Technology Finance Corporation on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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No evidence available to assess Horizon Technology Finance Corporation on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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Horizon Technology Finance Corporation operates as a specialty finance company, providing venture loans and investments.
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Its core business model does not involve the procurement or trading of physical commodities, nor does it manage a supply chain of goods that would necessitate fair trade certifications, ethical sourcing audits, material traceability, or remediation for supply chain violations.
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Therefore, all KPIs related to fair trade and ethical sourcing are not applicable to the company's operations.
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Honest & Fair Business
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No specific, concrete evidence was found in the provided article for any of the KPIs related to Honest & Fair Business. The article explicitly states 'Not mentioned' for most KPIs.
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For 'financial_restatements', it mentions 'Revenue revisions' and 'EPS revisions' but does not provide specific numbers of restatements or their frequency over the past five years, which is required for scoring.
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Similarly, for 'esg_controversy_index', it mentions 'ESG MSCI - Company Profile' but does not provide a specific controversy score.
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Kind to Animals
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Horizon Technology Finance Corporation is a business development company that provides debt and venture lending to companies in the technology, life science, healthcare, cleantech, and sustainability sectors
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. The company's core business model is providing financial services, and there is no evidence available to assess the company's direct impact on animal welfare. The provided article does not contain any information relevant to HRZN.US or Kind to Animals
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. As a lender, their direct impact on animal welfare is minimal. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence for scoring.
No War, No Weapons
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Horizon Technology Finance Corporation has a Conflict Minerals Policy that supports the Dodd-Frank Act and continuously seeks to block conflict-region minerals from entering its supply chain by requesting reliable certificates of origin for all potentially affected materials.
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However, no quantitative data, such as the percentage of the supply chain certified conflict-free, is provided.
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The company's core business is lending and investing in venture capital-backed companies in technology, life science, healthcare, and cleantech. No evidence was found regarding revenue from arms contracts, dual-use technology, peacebuilding investments, sales to embargoed regimes, or other military-related activities.
Planet-Friendly Business
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No specific, concrete data points for Horizon Technology Finance Corporation (HRZN.US) were found across the provided articles for any of the Planet-Friendly Business KPIs.
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Articles 0 and 1 discuss general ESG regulatory news and industry trends, but do not provide company-specific metrics or actions.
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Articles 2, 3, and 4 explicitly state that no sustainability data is available or relevant for HRZN.US.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No evidence available to assess Horizon Technology Finance Corporation on Respect for Cultures & Communities.
Safe & Smart Tech
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The company collects personal data including name, email, phone, shipping address, payment details, and demographic information, as well as derivative data like IP address and browser type.
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It uses cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and partners with third-party vendors for tracking and remarketing.
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Users can opt-out of receiving communications via email or in-communication options, and California residents have rights under the 'Shine The Light' law, including the right to request removal of publicly posted data.
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The company does not currently respond to Do-Not-Track browser signals.
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It states that contact information is used only to respond to requests and that personal information is not shared outside its ecosystem or with affiliates, nor with third parties without permission, except as required by law or for social media service providers.
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The company uses administrative, technical, and physical security measures, including secure servers, encryption, and firewalls.
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It has a Conflict Minerals Policy supporting the Dodd-Frank Act.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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No evidence available to assess Horizon Technology Finance Corporation on Zero Waste & Sustainable Products.