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TROOPS, Inc..

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TROOPS, Inc. is a technology company that develops and provides a sales communication platform. Their platform integrates with systems like Salesforce and Slack to streamline workflows and improve communication for sales teams. The platform offers features such as real-time alerts, automated reporti...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

TROOPS, Inc. presents a mixed ethical picture. While the financial services company maintains a comprehensive anti-corruption policy, whistleblower protection, and conducts independent due diligence, it has faced challenges. Reports indicate a restatement of its 2018 and 2019 financial statements due to an accounting error. The company also received a Nasdaq notification for late filing of its 2020 Form 20-F, though compliance was later achieved. Critics also point to auditor changes. As a money lender and fintech provider, its practices significantly impact "Fair Money & Economic Opportunity" and "Safe & Smart Tech," with potential for both positive and negative outcomes depending on implementation, though specific details are limited.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect-80
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-30
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

No evidence available to assess TROOPS, Inc. on Better Health for All.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

No evidence available to assess TROOPS, Inc. on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

-80

Workers reported earning between $1.52 and $3.70 an hour, with one worker's starting salary at $260 a month.

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There are 176 reported instances of labor trafficking on military bases involving subcontractors in the past five years.
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These incidents include confiscation of passports, charging illegal recruitment fees ranging from $250 to $6,000, and denial of "release papers" required to leave jobs, leading to involuntary servitude.
3
Some workers have been stuck in their jobs for years due to the denial of "release papers," indicating an inability to leave their jobs.
4
Workers are employed by regional subcontractors, and their legal status is tied to their employer.
5
One worker had to take unpaid leave for emergency surgery, suggesting a lack of employer-funded health coverage.
6

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence available to assess TROOPS, Inc. on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

-30

TROO.US reported financial restatements for its 2019 and 2018 financial statements due to an error in the accounting treatment of unvested restricted stock, which averages to 0.4 restatements per year over the past five years.

1
The company's board of directors consists of five members, with three of them considered independent, resulting in 60% of board members being conflict-free.
2

Kind to Animals

0

No evidence available to assess TROOPS, Inc. on Kind to Animals.

No War, No Weapons

0

The provided articles do not contain any specific, concrete evidence regarding TROO.US's involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, dual-use technologies, sales to embargoed regimes, or any peacebuilding initiatives.

1
Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the available information.

Planet-Friendly Business

0

The provided articles do not contain specific, quantifiable data points for any of the 'Planet-Friendly Business' KPIs. While there are general mentions of a partnership aiming to promote energy efficiency

1
, an ESG-focused token rewards system
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, and efforts to minimize paper usage
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, these statements lack the concrete metrics, percentages, or outcomes required by the rubric for scoring. No information is available regarding emissions, renewable energy use, green building certifications, waste diversion rates, or any other environmental performance indicators for TROO.US.
4

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No evidence available to assess TROOPS, Inc. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.

Safe & Smart Tech

0

No evidence available to assess TROOPS, Inc. on Safe & Smart Tech.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No specific, quantitative data related to TROO.US's waste diversion rate, 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 certifications, waste disposal violations, material efficiency, packaging-to-product ratios, waste reduction targets, supplier waste requirements, or customer waste education was found in the provided articles.

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While a general commitment to minimizing paper usage and improving environmental performance was mentioned, no measurable actions or outcomes were reported.
2

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