Applied Optoelectronics, Inc..
AAOI.US | Manufacture of communication equipment
Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) is a vertically integrated provider of fiber-optic access network products, primarily for the internet datacenter, cable broadband, telecom, and fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) markets. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a range of optical components, modules, ...Show More
Better Health for All
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI) manufactures fiber-optic access network products, optical components, modules, and equipment for internet datacenters, cable broadband, telecom, and fiber-to-the-home markets.
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The provided articles do not contain any evidence that the company's products or operations have a direct or indirect impact on health outcomes, either positive or negative. There is no information regarding health-related revenue, safety incidents, pricing for health products, reach to vulnerable populations for health needs, health risk disclosures, health innovation investment, health externalities, health equity programs, healthcare workforce support, preventative health measures, healthcare data responsibility, global health crisis response, mental health initiatives, pharmaceutical patents, nutrition, healthcare education, addiction mitigation, or clinical trial ethics.
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Therefore, all KPIs are scored as 'Not Applicable' or 'Neutral Impact' based on the absence of relevant health-related activities or data.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI.US) is a provider of fiber-optic access network products, not a financial institution. The company does not offer lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers. Therefore, all KPIs related to fair money and economic opportunity, 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 core business model. While the company made a $2 million financial commitment and has a projected capital investment of $77 million for economic development and job creation, this is not explicitly defined as reinvestment in community finance or profit-sharing with underserved communities, aligning with standard profit retention policies rather than specific community finance reinvestment.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI.US) reported a CEO to median employee pay ratio of 314:1 for Fiscal Year 2024.
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Employee sentiment indicates a 'Recommend to a Friend' rate of 29% and an overall rating of 2.4 out of 5 on Glassdoor.
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Employee reviews also mention low pay, an expectation for salaried employees to work long hours without overtime compensation, and a toxic work culture.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific quantitative data or concrete facts were found in the provided articles for any of the Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing KPIs. The articles primarily consist of financial reports
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and general policy statements regarding conflict minerals
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, without providing measurable metrics on fair trade certifications, audit frequency, forced/child labor incidents, supply chain traceability, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage, materials risk index (as a percentage of spend), or supplier diversity spend.
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Honest & Fair Business
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The company maintains a confidential and anonymous financial concern hotline, which is mandated by the SEC's final ruling regarding Audit Committees.
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This hotline provides procedures for reporting concerns.
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However, there is no evidence provided regarding independent investigation processes, training frequency, uptake rates, or resolution times for reported concerns.
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Kind to Animals
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Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AAOI.US) does not engage in animal testing.
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This is explicitly stated in an ESG summary, indicating a complete absence of animal testing.
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Consequently, the company has no animal testing volume and its policy reflects a ban on such practices.
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The KPI for alternative testing usage is not applicable as there are no animal tests to replace.
No War, No Weapons
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The company's core products, including optical devices and networking equipment for internet data centers, CATV, telecommunications, and FTTH, are designed for civilian applications, with no evidence of military use or R&D in dual-use military technologies.
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AOI has a Conflict Minerals Policy that prohibits the procurement of materials financing armed groups in conflict-affected areas, adhering to OECD Due Diligence Guidance.
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All 222 identified smelters and refiners in its supply chain were designated as Active or Compliant under the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP) as of December 31, 2024, indicating 100% of identified smelters are conflict-free.
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The company conducts thorough screenings of all suppliers against the Bureau of Industry and Security’s (BIS) consolidated Entity List during onboarding and before each purchase, and performs regular follow-up screenings.
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Suppliers are required to complete Conflict Minerals Reporting Templates (CMRT) and Extended Minerals Reporting Templates (EMRT) annually, which are reviewed to ensure conformance.
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AOI requires suppliers to adhere to the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA)’s Code of Conduct, with a 0% non-conformance rate for Tier 1 suppliers and a 100% corrective action rate for non-conformances.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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In 2023, 22% of the company's operational energy consumption was sourced from renewables.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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The provided articles do not contain specific, concrete data points or actions related to Applied Optoelectronics, Inc.'s (AAOI.US) respect for cultures and communities. Information regarding formal partnerships, community reinvestment, cultural incident protocols, local employment, grievance mechanisms, or cultural preservation efforts is not present.
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The articles primarily focus on employment practices, employee benefits, and legal policies such as conflict minerals, without addressing the specified metrics for community engagement or cultural sensitivity.
Safe & Smart Tech
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The provided articles offer high-level descriptions of cybersecurity programs and general statements of intent, such as having a comprehensive cybersecurity risk management program, conducting annual employee training, and meeting regulatory requirements.
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However, they lack specific quantitative data, percentages, timeframes, or detailed outcomes required to assess performance against any of the KPIs in the rubric. For example, there is no data on data breach frequency or severity, cybersecurity investment as a percentage of revenue, employee training completion rates or effectiveness, or specific patching timeframes for vulnerabilities.
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While some articles mention encryption and authentication methods for specific products (e.g., DOCSIS 4.0 cable networks), they do not provide company-wide scope or percentages of data/services covered, which are necessary for scoring.
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Information regarding AI ethics, algorithmic transparency, user data control, and bug bounty programs is also absent.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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The company achieved a 75% recycling rate for non-hazardous production waste and 47% for non-production waste.
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Hazardous waste generation increased from 16.6 Metric Tons in 2023 to 31.2 Metric Tons in 2024, despite a target to reduce it by 10% over five years (2024-2028).
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Products are designed for high performance, reliability, and scalability, ensuring durability and reliability in demanding conditions. Waste monitoring is continuous through tools such as the Annual Waste Summary, Pollution Prevention Plan, and Waste Reduction Spreadsheet.
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The company has not reported any waste disposal violations in the past three years. Material efficiency is demonstrated by an 83% decrease in energy consumption per bit for transceivers since 2012.
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A specific waste reduction target exists to reduce hazardous waste generation by 10% over five years (2024-2028).
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Waste reduction initiatives include an ISO 14501/14001 certified program, routine equipment maintenance, substitution of hazardous chemicals, increased automation in R&D, and employee engagement efforts that saved 164 tCO2e in 2024.
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Suppliers are required to complete Conflict Minerals Reporting Templates (CMRT) and Extended Minerals Reporting Templates (EMRT) annually, are evaluated on environmental and social criteria, and relevant suppliers must adhere to the RBA’s Code of Conduct.
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