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SiriusXM Holdings Inc..

SIRI.US | Radio broadcasting

SiriusXM Holdings Inc. provides satellite radio services in the United States and Canada. It broadcasts music, sports, entertainment, comedy, talk, news, traffic, and weather channels, as well as infotainment services, on a subscription fee basis. The company also offers a variety of data services, ...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

SiriusXM Holdings Inc. presents a mixed ethical record. Its Canadian subsidiary was penalized $3.3 million for misleading advertising. Reports suggest difficult subscription cancellations and customer billing complaints. The company experienced a connected vehicle service vulnerability allowing unauthorized data access, patched within 24 hours, but cybersecurity disclosures lack specifics on encryption or AI ethics. Environmentally, SiriusXM reduced GHG emissions, plans a $50 million clean energy investment in 2024, and targets net-zero by 2040. It also uses sustainable packaging and offers free radio recycling, though comprehensive metrics are often undisclosed.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect20
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-20
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-60
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech10
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products-40
-100100

Better Health for All

0

No evidence available to assess SiriusXM Holdings Inc. on Better Health for All.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

No evidence available to assess SiriusXM Holdings Inc. on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

20

In 2025, the company's core voluntary full-time employee turnover rate was approximately 6.6%.

1

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No specific, quantitative data regarding SIRI.US's fair trade and ethical sourcing practices, supplier audits, forced/child labor incidents, supply chain traceability, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage, materials risk, or supplier diversity spend was found in the provided articles.

1

Honest & Fair Business

-20

Sirius XM Canada Inc. was penalized $3.3 million, plus $30,000 in investigation costs, by the Competition Bureau of Canada in June 2024 for misleading advertising tactics, specifically drip pricing that increased monthly costs by 10-20%.

1
The company agreed to cease drip pricing and enhance its compliance program.
2
A formal whistleblower policy is in place, allowing anonymous reporting, promising confidentiality and non-retaliation, with an investigative team contacting reporters within 5 working days.
3
The company's anti-corruption policy prohibits bribery and facilitation payments (except for published expediting fees), and implies third-party due diligence, but there is no evidence of training frequency or effectiveness metrics.
4

Kind to Animals

0

No specific, quantitative data was found in the provided articles regarding SiriusXM Holdings Inc.'s performance on any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs.

1
The articles either discuss general industry information, other brands, or are irrelevant to the company's animal welfare practices, thus preventing any scoring.
2

No War, No Weapons

0

SiriusXM Holdings Inc. does not mention any involvement in arms or defense contracts, dual-use technology, or sales to embargoed or sanctioned regimes.

1
There is no evidence of revenue derived from military activities, nor any investment in peacebuilding or disarmament initiatives.
2
The company does not report on conflict divestment policies, board oversight of defense-related business, export compliance, or lobbying related to arms control.
3
Information regarding humanitarian procurement standards, human rights due diligence in conflict zones, Arms Trade Treaty compliance, AI military safeguards, or UN Guiding Principles alignment with performance metrics is not available.
4
The company also does not report on dual-use item screening, surveillance contracts, ethical red lines, exposure to controversial weapons, war-related supply chain audits, conflict partner reviews, defense divestment, conflict minerals, peace technology investment, or procurement from conflict-affected areas.
5

Planet-Friendly Business

-60

SiriusXM Holdings Inc. reported total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions of 19,139 tCO₂e in 2023, a decrease from 21,757 tCO₂e in 2022 and 23,403 tCO₂e in 2021.

1
However, multiple articles indicate that Scope 3 emissions are not reported, despite the total being labeled as Scope 1, 2, and 3.
2
The company has committed to a net-zero target year of 2040 through the Amazon Climate Pledge.
3
SiriusXM plans a $50 million investment in clean energy technology in 2024.
4
The company states it complies with all applicable environmental laws and regulations, including RoHS, REACH, California Bill AB2026, California Prop 65, and the Toxic Substances Control Act, with no regulatory violations mentioned.
5
For packaging, the company uses egg crate and chipboard instead of rigid plastic and has reduced packaging size.
6
It also offers free takeback of radios under warranty and contracts with ERI for e-waste recycling.
7

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No evidence available to assess SiriusXM Holdings Inc. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

10

SiriusXM has not reported any data breaches.

1
The company mandates annual security and privacy training for all employees, supplemented by phishing tests, indicating a high level of coverage and effectiveness.
2
While no unauthorized data use incidents have been reported, a vulnerability in its Connected Vehicle Service was identified that could have allowed remote access to user data.
3
This vulnerability was patched within 24 hours by SiriusXM and affected car manufacturers.
4
The company's cybersecurity program includes regular scans, penetration tests, and vulnerability assessments.
5
However, a vulnerability in the authentication process of its Connected Vehicle Service allowed remote access based on VIN or email address.
6
SiriusXM states compliance with relevant privacy regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
7

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

-40

SiriusXM has implemented several waste reduction initiatives, including a free take-back program for warranted radios, contracting with Electronic Recyclers International for e-waste recycling, reducing packaging size, and using more environmentally friendly materials like egg crate and chipboard instead of rigid plastic.

1
The company also eliminated extruded polystyrene foam from packaging to comply with California Bill AB2026.
2
SiriusXM demonstrates compliant hazardous waste management by adhering to regulations such as RoHS, REACH, California Prop 65, and the Toxic Substances Control Act.
3
The company has no reported waste disposal violations or fines, indicating exemplary compliance.
4
SiriusXM's Supplier Code of Conduct includes environmental requirements for suppliers to reduce waste, which applies to all tier-1 suppliers.
5

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