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Integral Ad Science Holding Corp..

IAS.US | Data processing, hosting and related activities

Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. (IAS) is a global digital advertising verification company. It provides solutions that ensure online ads are viewed by real people, are in a safe and suitable environment, and are delivered to the intended geographic location. IAS's technology helps advertisers meas...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Integral Ad Science (IAS) faces a lawsuit alleging securities law violations, contributing to a Sustainalytics ESG Risk Rating of 26.4, placing it 752 out of 944 in its industry. Employee reviews suggest mixed sentiment regarding fair pay and job security, with a Glassdoor compensation rating of 3.3/5, though the CEO pay ratio is 60:1. However, IAS demonstrates a strong commitment to Safe & Smart Tech, holding TrustArc certifications for Responsible AI, Privacy, and GDPR Validation. The company also achieved ISO 42001 certification in December 2024 and participates in key data privacy frameworks, adhering to guiding principles for AI use.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect10
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech10
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

No evidence was found in the provided articles to assess IAS.US against any of the 'Better Health for All' KPIs. The articles explicitly state they focus on advertising technology and marketing news, containing no data relevant to health-related topics or metrics for IAS.US.

1

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a digital advertising verification company, not a financial institution.

1
The company does not offer lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers.
2
Therefore, all KPIs under the 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' value are scored as 0, indicating that they are not applicable to the company's core business model. There is no evidence of IAS offering consumer credit products, managing customer finance data, operating financial service access points, or engaging in community finance reinvestment as defined by the rubric.
3

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

10

In the 2024 fiscal year, Integral Ad Science's CEO-to-median employee pay ratio was 60:1.

1
Employee reviews indicate an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 334 reviews.
2
No specific regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues related to labor laws or human rights have been mentioned in the provided articles.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence was found in the provided articles to assess IAS.US against any of the KPIs for Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing. The articles discuss general ESG initiatives, employee programs, office energy usage, e-waste recycling, and consumer perceptions of diversity in advertising, but do not contain specific data points regarding fair trade certifications, supplier audit frequency, forced or child labor incidents in the supply chain, supply chain traceability, remediation speed for violations, ethical clauses in supplier contracts, spend on high-risk materials, or supplier diversity spend.

1

Honest & Fair Business

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles for any of the KPIs related to Honest & Fair Business. While mentions Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. is being sued for securities law violations, no information on regulatory fines or their value is provided.

1
details IAS's ESG initiatives, including annual training on anti-corruption and other governance topics, but lacks the specific details required by the rubric for a score.
2
, a Sustainalytics report, provides an ESG Risk Rating but no data for a severity-weighted ESG controversy index or other relevant metrics.
3

Kind to Animals

0

No evidence available to assess Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. on Kind to Animals.

No War, No Weapons

0

No evidence available to assess Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. on No War, No Weapons.

Planet-Friendly Business

0

No evidence available to assess Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. on Planet-Friendly Business.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No specific, concrete data points or quantitative evidence relevant to the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' value were found in the provided articles for IAS.US.

1
All articles were placeholders indicating a lack of content or relevant data.
2

Safe & Smart Tech

10

IAS has achieved a comprehensive set of privacy and security certifications, including ISO 27001:2013 (2022), ISO 42001 (December 2024), and multiple TrustArc certifications such as Responsible AI (2024), Certified Privacy, Privacy Verified, GDPR Validation, and Data Collection.

1
The company complies with the EU-U.S., UK Extension, and Swiss-U.S. Data Privacy Frameworks.
2
IAS has a formal AI ethics policy with guiding principles (Transparency, Fairness, Compliance, Security, Human Oversight) and uses Fiddler AI Observability to strengthen AI governance.
3
Data scientists scrutinize AI system design and outputs, and AI systems are routinely tested before and after deployment.
4
IAS states it will not pursue AI objectives likely to harm individuals or groups.
5
The company's core software platform does not rely on third-party cookies or cross-site tracking, and it has a privacy framework integrated into its measurement technology.
6
IAS monitors changes in data security and privacy regulations to maintain compliance, including GDPR and CCPA.
7
The company offers enterprise-wide cybersecurity awareness training and participates in industry-wide consent management discussions.
8
However, IAS collects extensive personal information from job applicants, including identifiers, personal records, commercial information, professional/employment information, non-public education records, and inferences.
9
While IAS states data is retained only as long as needed, no specific retention periods are provided.
10
The company also states it cannot guarantee that a security incident will not occur or be detected/remediated timely.
11

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No evidence available to assess Integral Ad Science Holding Corp. on Zero Waste & Sustainable Products.

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