Better Health for All

Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC) manufactures wireless control solutions and home automation technologies, including smart thermostats, hubs, and remote controls.

Based on the provided articles, these products are not described as having significant positive or negative health impacts, leading to a neutral assessment. There is no evidence to suggest that any of the company's products generate revenue from activities with established negative health outcomes. The company's products are consumer electronics and home automation devices, not health-related products or services that would require specific price accessibility considerations under this rubric.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) is a global leader in wireless universal control solutions and home automation technologies.

The company's core business activities do not involve lending, insuring, moving, or storing money, which are the primary focus areas of the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value. The provided articles do not contain any evidence related to financial products, lending practices, or financial inclusion initiatives for consumers. Therefore, all KPIs are omitted as they are not applicable to UEI's business model, and no relevant data was found to assess performance against these financial-centric metrics.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Based on the available evidence, Universal Electronics Inc. (UEIC.US) has limited public information regarding fair pay and worker respect. The CEO median pay ratio of 117:1 in 2024

, while not extreme, indicates some level of pay inequality. There is no available data regarding living wage coverage, collective bargaining, safety incident rates, pay equity, worker engagement, turnover rates, labor violations, insecure contract share, or health insurance coverage. The absence of this information makes a comprehensive assessment difficult. Given the company's manufacturing operations in regions with potential labor risks, a conservative score is warranted. The company's US headquarters and software operations mitigate some risk, but the lack of transparency prevents a higher score. Score: -10, Confidence: 60

Honest & Fair Business

Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) recorded a $4.2 million expense in 2024 due to an adverse legal judgment against one of its subsidiaries in the PRC.

The company has a third-party confidential ethics hotline, the UEI Ethics Line, for anonymous reporting of suspected violations, and is committed to investigating all communications received, but there is no evidence of independent investigation processes. While the company indicates no error corrections or restatements requiring recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation, it did file a late Form 10-K in 1999 due to an auditor issue regarding cost classification. UEI is subject to anti-corruption laws like the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the U.K. Bribery Act, requiring adequate internal controls and accurate records, but training frequency and effectiveness metrics for its policy are not specified. For third-party verification, UEI requires relevant high-risk suppliers to complete an RBA self-assessment questionnaire and 50% of high-risk suppliers to complete an on-site third-party RBA Validated Audit Process audit.

Planet-Friendly Business

In 2024, the company's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions were 237,667 tCO₂e, with full Scope 1-3 published annually.

The company signed a Letter of Commitment for SBTi in April 2024, but validated targets are not yet mentioned. The share of operational energy consumption sourced from renewables was 6.8% in 2024. The waste diversion rate was 72% in 2024. The company reported zero environmental compliance violations in 2024. Climate scenario analysis was conducted in 2023, utilizing RCP and SSP scenarios. The company has a goal to collect emissions data from 80% of its major suppliers (by spend) beginning in 2025.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) ensures grievance mechanisms are available at all locations, with an Ethics Line accessible to employees, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders, and suggestion boxes at each site.

In 2024, all 33 reports made to confidential channels were investigated, and appropriate actions were taken, indicating a proactive response framework. The company achieved 100% compliance training completion for administrative staff and over 98% for operators, including 100% at GTY, UVN, and UEB facilities, which includes cultural sensitivity components. Information regarding the Ethics Line is distributed in local languages, demonstrating strong local language support.

Safe & Smart Tech

The company's privacy policy states that users can access and correct their information, which aligns with industry-standard user privacy controls.

UEI also states it collects only necessary data, indicating good data minimization practices. The company aims to comply with global privacy laws and adheres to ETSI EN 303 645 and GDPR, representing a standard approach to regulatory compliance. Furthermore, UEI has an established security vulnerability disclosure policy, providing a reporting mechanism and aiming to respond to reports within 5 business days and triage within 10 business days, which demonstrates good responsiveness, although it does not offer monetary rewards for disclosures.