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Brink's.

BCO.US | Private security activities

The Brink's Company is a global leader in security-related services to banks, financial institutions, retailers, government agencies (including central banks), mints, jewelers and other commercial operations. Brink's provides secure transportation of valuables, cash management services, ATM services...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Brink's has faced significant regulatory challenges. The company was linked to a $37 million civil monetary penalty for allegedly violating the Bank Secrecy Act, part of a total $42 million payment over three years. Additionally, the SEC issued a cease-and-desist order, resulting in a $400,000 penalty, for confidentiality agreements that reportedly impeded communication with the SEC. In early 2022, reports suggest a data breach exposed personal information of approximately 100 customers for several months, highlighting concerns about data access controls and security training, despite the company's stated cybersecurity programs.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business-40
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech20
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

No evidence available to assess Brink's on Better Health for All.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

No evidence available to assess Brink's on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

No evidence available to assess Brink's on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

The provided articles do not contain specific quantitative data for any of the Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing KPIs. There is no information on fair-trade certification share, audit frequency for suppliers, substantiated forced or child labor incidents, traceability coverage, remediation speed for violations, ethical clause coverage in contracts, share of spend on high-risk materials, or supplier diversity spend. While the company mentions a Supplier Code of Conduct and a Code of Ethics, these are not quantifiable metrics for the specified KPIs.

1

Honest & Fair Business

-40

Brink's incurred a $400,000 civil penalty from the SEC on June 22, 2022, for violating Rule 21F-17.

1
This violation stemmed from confidentiality agreements used from 2015 to April 2019 that prohibited employees from disclosing "Confidential Information" to third parties without prior written authorization, which was deemed to impede communication with the SEC.
2
As a result, Brinks was required to notify all affected employees and former employees of their right to communicate with the SEC without interference and their right to accept a whistleblower award.
3

Kind to Animals

0

Brink's is a security and logistics company, and its core business operations do not involve animal testing, animal agriculture, or the production of animal-derived products.

1
Consequently, all KPIs related to cruelty-free certification, alternative testing methods, humane certifications, ethical input substitution, cage-free sourcing, animal testing policies and volume, innovation in animal-free technologies, animal agriculture ethics, and animal-free R&D collaboration are not applicable to its business model. While a Supplier Code of Conduct exists, it does not specifically mention animal welfare compliance or audits.
2
The company's general engagement in the political process is not specified to animal welfare policies, and its business model does not inherently impact wildlife habitats or conservation initiatives as defined by the rubric.
3

No War, No Weapons

0

The Brink's Company's core business involves security-related services such as secure transportation of valuables, cash management, and ATM services. This business model does not indicate any exposure to controversial or banned weapons.

Planet-Friendly Business

0

The provided articles, including summaries of the company's 2023 sustainability reports, do not contain specific quantitative data for any of the environmental performance indicators

1
. While general commitments to sustainability and mentions of a 'first global double materiality assessment in 2024' are noted
2
, there is no information on metrics such as Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions, renewable energy usage, water consumption, waste diversion rates, climate-related targets (like SBTi or net-zero year), or TCFD alignment
3
. The regulatory actions mentioned relate to money-transmitting laws, not environmental compliance
4
. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the evidence provided.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No specific quantitative data points were provided across the articles for any of the KPIs related to 'Respect for Cultures & Communities'. The available information primarily consists of high-level overviews of ESG strategy, general corporate commitments, and mentions of a planned global double materiality assessment for 2024.

1
While the company is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact, this does not provide specific metrics for the defined KPIs.
2
Employee comments on LinkedIn posts regarding company culture are not quantifiable data points for the specified metrics.

Safe & Smart Tech

20

Brink's is certified under the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework, its UK Extension, and the Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

1
The company provides California residents with rights to know, delete, correct, portability, limit the use of sensitive information, and opt-out of data sharing, with dedicated email and phone contacts for exercising these rights.
2
Brink's maintains a Global Data Protection Policy, updated in May 2025, which references GDPR and other regional privacy laws.
3
The company has a dedicated compliance team and proactively manages compliance for its ATM fleet, including PCI DSS, TR-31, and TR-34 standards.
4
No specific regulatory actions, violations, or fines have been reported for BCO.US.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No evidence available to assess Brink's on Zero Waste & Sustainable Products.

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