Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc..
OPTX.US | Manufacture of optical instruments and photographic equipment
Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. specializes in the manufacturing of precision polymer optics. They design and produce custom polymer optics and assemblies, catering to various industries including defense, medical, and commercial sectors. Their capabilities encompass prototyping, tooling, injection mol...Show More
Better Health for All
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No evidence available to assess Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. on Better Health for All.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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OPTX.US (Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc.) is a manufacturer of precision polymer optics, not a financial institution.
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The provided articles describe its manufacturing operations, market expansion, a Nasdaq delinquency notice for a late 10-K filing, and details of its corporate loan refinancing. There is no evidence in the articles related to consumer lending, financial products, customer demographics for financial services, financial literacy initiatives, or any other metrics relevant to the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value, which specifically assesses financial institutions' impact on financial inclusion and wealth building for underserved populations. Therefore, no KPIs under this value can be scored based on the provided evidence.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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The CEO (Managing Director) compensation is $790,135 per year, while the median employee (Operator) compensation is $43,708 per year, resulting in a CEO to median employee pay ratio of approximately 18.07:1.
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Employee ratings on public platforms are low, with an overall rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews on Indeed.com, and 2.4 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews on Glassdoor.
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Only 20% of employees on Glassdoor would recommend working there.
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The company's voluntary employee turnover rate is 50-60% annually.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. filed a Conflict Minerals Report for the calendar year 2024, detailing its due diligence efforts regarding tin, tantalum, tungsten, and gold (3TG) sourcing.
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The company achieved a 98% response rate from suppliers to its Conflict Minerals Reporting Template (CMRT).
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However, the report indicates that direct verification of all smelters and refiners (SORs) in the supply chain is not possible due to the fungible nature of the materials and aggregated data provided by suppliers, making direct traceability of 3TG to specific products challenging.
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The company intends to continue improving its due diligence program.
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No specific quantitative data points were provided for fair trade certifications, audit frequency, forced or child labor incidents, traceability coverage percentage, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage percentage, share of spend on high-risk materials, or supplier diversity spend that align with the rubric's thresholds.
Honest & Fair Business
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles for any of the KPIs related to Honest & Fair Business. While Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. received a Nasdaq delinquency notice on April 23, 2025, for the late filing of its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, this is a procedural non-compliance notice and not a regulatory fine or a financial restatement, thus it does not map to any specific KPI tier.
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Information regarding regulatory fines, transparency benchmarks, whistleblower policies, financial restatements, audit coverage percentage, ESG controversies, complaint resolution times, board conflicts of interest, anti-corruption policies, or third-party verification of ethical claims was not explicitly stated with concrete facts or quantitative measures.
Kind to Animals
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Syntec Optics Holdings Inc. is stated to have 'No Animal Exploitation'.
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This indicates that the company does not engage in animal testing, use animal-derived ingredients, or operate animal-related facilities. Therefore, for KPIs such as cruelty-free certification, alternative testing methods, humane certifications, ethical input substitution, supplier audits for animal welfare, cage-free sourcing, innovation investment in animal-free technologies, animal agriculture ethics, animal-free R&D collaboration, and public policy engagement on animal welfare, the company's activities are not applicable, mapping to a score of 0. For animal testing volume, the 'No Animal Exploitation' statement implies zero animals used in testing, which maps to a score of 80.
No War, No Weapons
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Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. derives a significant portion of its revenue from defense contracts. The company's total revenue is approximately $28.5 million,
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and it has secured a $1.9 million order for Low Earth Orbit satellite optics with defense applications,
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and shipped over $2.6 million in space optics in 2025,
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totaling at least $4.5 million in defense-related revenue. This represents approximately 15.79% of its total revenue. The company also manufactures advanced optics for U.S. soldiers' next-generation Augmented Reality systems and ballistic optics.
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Its optics are used in both defense (military AR systems, night vision goggles) and commercial applications (satellite optics, biomedical equipment optics),
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indicating a significant focus on dual-use technology. Furthermore, a new ballistic optics system integrates AI, software, and display technologies for military use,
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with no ethical or technical safeguards mentioned.
Planet-Friendly Business
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No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles regarding OPTX.US's performance against any of the Planet-Friendly Business KPIs. Information available primarily discusses the potential for photonic technologies to reduce CO2 emissions, general market trends in ESG, and the company's expansion into the energy sector, rather than the company's own environmental metrics, targets, or initiatives.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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Syntec Optics has at least two formal partnership agreements with local community groups, specifically with the Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) and Monroe Community College (MCC).
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Safe & Smart Tech
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No evidence available to assess Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. on Safe & Smart Tech.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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No specific, quantitative data points related to waste diversion, 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 were found in the provided articles.
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