Upexi, Inc..
UPXI.US | Activities of holding companies
Upexi, Inc. is a holding company focused on acquiring and operating e-commerce brands. It specializes in identifying, acquiring, and scaling consumer product brands with strong online presence and growth potential. The company provides resources and expertise in areas such as marketing, supply chain...Show More
Better Health for All
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Upexi's alignment with 'Better Health for All' is mixed due to its diverse brand portfolio. Some brands, like Cure Mushrooms, offer USDA Certified Organic, vegan products
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, potentially contributing positively to health. LuckyTail's pet supplements are GMP certified and third-party tested
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, indirectly relating to health. However, Moonwlkr, a cannabinoid brand, presents potential health risks. Delta-8 THC products have been linked to adverse effects and potential contaminants
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. THCA products also carry risks related to psychoactive effects and quality concerns
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. The article from moonwlkr.com discusses potential risks (overconsumption, interactions with medications, impaired coordination) and recommends responsible use
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. The presence of brands with potential health risks and the lack of quantitative data on the health impact of its products lead to a negative score. Approximately 10-20% of revenue is estimated to come from products with negative health impacts, and there is an aggressive phase-out of remaining harmful products.
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**Assessment Limitations**: Revenue segment breakdown not available in provided sources.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Upexi, Inc. is an e-commerce aggregator focused on acquiring and operating consumer product brands. The company's core business does not involve offering lending or deposit services to consumers, nor does it manage customer financial data in a way that would be relevant to open banking APIs. While Article 1 mentions promoting workplace inclusion, equity, and diversity initiatives, this does not relate to financial inclusion for customers.
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Article 3 notes the company's intent to retain future earnings to finance business development and expansion, but this is standard profit retention, not specific reinvestment in community finance or profit-sharing with underserved communities.
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The company's legal proceedings mentioned in Article 0 and 3 relate to business disputes or product issues, not fair lending.
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Therefore, all KPIs related to financial services, such as underserved client share, pricing fairness, exploitative fee exposure, inclusion initiatives, data accessibility, fair lending compliance, wealth building outcomes, financial literacy initiatives, debt burden ratio, geographic inclusion, and product simplicity, are not applicable to its operations.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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The company's overall employee rating on Glassdoor is 1.2 out of 5 stars, based on 6 total reviews.
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This translates to an engagement score of 24 out of 100, reflecting widespread disaffection among employees.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No quantitative data was found across the provided articles for any of the Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing KPIs. The company's Form 10-K and 10-Q reports explicitly state a lack of such data for metrics including fair trade certification share, audit frequency, forced or child labor incidents, traceability coverage, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage, materials risk index, or supplier diversity spend.
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While a Supplier Code of Conduct, effective October 13, 2023, outlines expectations for suppliers regarding human rights, health and safety, and business integrity, it does not provide performance metrics or quantitative evidence of compliance or outcomes for any specific KPI.
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Honest & Fair Business
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The company has a Whistleblower Policy that allows for confidential and anonymous reports, prohibits retaliation, and involves the Audit Committee in investigations.
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Employees acknowledge receipt and certify understanding of the policy, and a Compliance Officer reports to the Audit Committee quarterly.
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The company has an Anti-Bribery Policy and a Code of Ethics that promotes compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations.
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An independent consulting firm completed the final purchase price allocation for an acquisition, which is no longer subject to change.
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Kind to Animals
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Upexi, Inc. is listed as having 'No Animal Exploitation'.
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Furthermore, Grove's Code of Conduct, which applies to one of Upexi's brands, prohibits animal testing for all its suppliers.
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This indicates a global corporate ban on animal testing across product categories. Consequently, zero animals are used in any testing.
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No War, No Weapons
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No evidence available to assess Upexi, Inc. on No War, No Weapons.
Planet-Friendly Business
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The provided articles, which are primarily financial reports and summaries, explicitly state a lack of specific data regarding Upexi, Inc.'s planet-friendly business practices.
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There is no information available on environmental sustainability metrics such as carbon emissions, renewable energy usage, water consumption, waste diversion rates, or any other environmental performance indicators.
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Consequently, no KPIs can be scored based on the evidence provided.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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The provided articles, primarily SEC filings and financial reports, focus on Upexi, Inc.'s financial performance, corporate structure, acquisitions, and Solana investments. They explicitly state a lack of data regarding cultural impact assessments, community engagement, FPIC participation, local employment, grievance mechanisms, cultural preservation investments, local procurement, indigenous suppliers, cultural site protection, social license to operate, charitable giving, community fund allocation, language inclusivity, cultural incident response, or cultural training completion.
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Consequently, there is no evidence to score any of the KPIs for 'Respect for Cultures & Communities'.
Safe & Smart Tech
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No specific, concrete evidence was found across the provided articles to score any of the KPIs related to Safe & Smart Tech. The articles primarily contain financial data, acquisition details, and general statements about regulatory discussions without providing specific facts on data breaches, cybersecurity investments, privacy certifications, AI ethics, or other relevant security and privacy practices.
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All relevant KPIs explicitly state 'No data found' or 'No specific information provided'.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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The provided articles, including Upexi, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, and subsequent SEC filings, explicitly state that no specific data is available regarding 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.
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Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the evidence provided.