Aterian, Inc..
ATER.US | Wholesale on a fee or contract basis
Aterian, Inc. is a technology-enabled consumer products platform that builds, acquires, and partners with e-commerce brands. The company uses its proprietary software platform, AIMEE (Artificial Intelligence Marketplace E-commerce Engine), to analyze and manage its portfolio of brands across various...Show More
Better Health for All
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The company announced a voluntary nationwide recall of HoMedics UV-Clean phone sanitizers.
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This constitutes a notable safety incident related to its products.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Aterian, Inc. operates as a technology-enabled consumer products platform, selling items such as smart home devices and kitchen appliances.
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The company's core business does not involve offering lending, deposit services, or other financial products to consumers. Its target consumer segment is tech-savvy individuals aged 25-45 with an average household income of $85,000-$120,000.
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Consequently, there are no APRs or fee structures to evaluate, no revenue from high-cost financial products, and no dedicated inclusion programs related to finance. The company does not generate or manage customer finance data, is not regulated as a lender, and its products do not directly impact customer credit or savings outcomes. There is no evidence of financial literacy programs, debt products, or financial service access points operated by Aterian.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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Aterian, Inc. provides healthcare coverage to its employees, and for twelve months following a qualifying termination, medical and dental benefits continue for the participant and their family on the same terms as active employees.
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The company has a 401(k) plan for eligible employees but does not currently match contributions.
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The company's Code of Conduct and Ethics prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment based on various factors, including race, gender, and age, and includes an ethics hotline and a prohibition against retaliation for good faith reporting.
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However, employee reviews mention allegations of discrimination and favoritism, and one review states that the Chief Operating Officer was laid off while on paternity leave.
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The company executed a reorganization during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, incurring non-recurring employee severance costs.
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The company adopted an Executive Severance Plan on March 21, 2025, for named executive officers.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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The provided article is a company overview and does not contain any quantitative data or specific information regarding ATER.US's fair trade and ethical sourcing practices.
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No metrics, certifications, audit frequencies, incident reports, traceability data, remediation speeds, ethical clause coverage, materials risk, or supplier diversity spend are mentioned.
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Honest & Fair Business
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No specific, quantifiable evidence was found in the provided articles to assess the company against the defined KPIs for Honest & Fair Business. While the company adopted a Compensation Recovery Policy on November 3, 2023,
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this information does not map to any specific KPI's quantitative thresholds in the rubric.
Kind to Animals
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No specific, quantifiable evidence was found across the provided articles to score Aterian, Inc. (ATER.US) against the defined KPIs for the 'Kind to Animals' value. While articles mention that Squatty Potty wipes are 'cruelty free (no animal testing)' and made with '100% plant-based fibers', this information pertains to a single product within the company's broader portfolio.
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The articles do not provide data on the percentage of the company's total product range that is cruelty-free, the extent of alternative testing methods used across all products, or the overall percentage of animal-derived ingredients replaced with ethical alternatives across the entire company. Information regarding 'animal housing solutions' relates to Allentown, LLC, which was acquired by Aterian Investment Partners, a distinct entity from Aterian, Inc. (ATER.US), the company being assessed.
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No War, No Weapons
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles to assess Aterian, Inc. against the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value. The articles contained policy statements, commitments, or financial information, but lacked verifiable actions, outcomes, or quantitative data relevant to the defined KPIs. For instance, statements like 'commits to not sourcing from suppliers of products containing Conflict Minerals' or 'will conduct regular risk assessments' are either forward-looking or policy commitments, not evidence of current, measurable performance against the rubric's thresholds.
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Similarly, general compliance with export control laws does not provide specific data on sales to embargoed regimes.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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Aterian, Inc. does not disclose carbon emissions data, reduction targets, or participation in relevant environmental initiatives.
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No data is available for key metrics such as Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, renewable energy usage, water use, waste diversion rates, or the existence of science-based targets.
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Information on environmental compliance violations, certifications, or awards is also not provided.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No evidence available to assess Aterian, Inc. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.
Safe & Smart Tech
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The company's privacy policy states that users can update, correct, or remove their information from the system, indicating moderate data control options.
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However, data is retained as long as it is potentially useful for business purposes or required by law, suggesting limited data minimization practices.
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The company states it complies with GDPR and CCPA, which is a basic compliance approach.
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It also conducts application security assessments, vulnerability management, and security audits, and requires annual data protection and cybersecurity training for employees with access to information systems.
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No specific metrics on the effectiveness, scope, or frequency of these measures are provided.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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No specific, quantitative data regarding Aterian, Inc.'s performance on 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 was found in the provided articles. The articles primarily discuss general EU regulations (PPWR)
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and industry trends,
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not Aterian's specific actions or metrics.