Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc..
LIEN.US | Other financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding activities, n.e.c.
Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. is a specialty finance company that provides capital solutions to companies in the cannabis industry. They offer senior secured credit facilities, including term loans, bridge loans, and construction loans, to licensed cannabis operators. The company focuses on providing f...Show More
Better Health for All
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No evidence available to assess Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. on Better Health for All.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No evidence available to assess Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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The company's 'Culture & Values' rating on Glassdoor is 2.7 out of 5, which translates to an employee engagement score of 54 out of 100.
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No specific, quantitative data was found for any other KPIs related to Fair Pay & Worker Respect.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. is a specialty finance company that provides capital solutions to companies in the cannabis industry. The company does not procure or trade physical commodities, nor does it have a direct supplier base requiring welfare or sourcing audits. Therefore, all KPIs related to fair trade and ethical sourcing are not applicable. The provided articles discuss general risks of modern slavery and forced labor in the broader cannabis supply chain but do not contain any specific data or metrics related to LIEN.US's own fair trade or ethical sourcing practices.
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Honest & Fair Business
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The company adopted a Whistleblower Policy in August 2025,
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which encourages employees to report wrongdoing, offers protection from retaliation, ensures confidentiality, and allows for anonymous disclosures via a Complaint Form.
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A response to disclosures is expected no later than two weeks.
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The CFO provides quarterly reports to the Audit Committee on disclosures, investigations, wrongdoings, and disciplinary actions.
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The Board of Directors consists of eight members, with six identified as Independent Directors and two as 'interested persons,' resulting in 75% independent directors.
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The company has a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all officers, directors, and employees.
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The Borrower has implemented and maintains policies and procedures designed to promote compliance with Anti-Corruption Laws.
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The company uses Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc., an independent shareholder services firm, for proxy material distribution and tabulation.
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It also relies on Approved Third-Party Appraisers for the valuation of portfolio investments each fiscal quarter
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and allows the Administrative Agent to request independent valuation by an Approved Third-Party Appraiser.
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Kind to Animals
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No data relevant to LIEN.US or the 'Kind to Animals' value was found in the provided articles.
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All articles explicitly state that no information regarding animal welfare, cruelty-free certifications, or related metrics for LIEN.US was available.
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No War, No Weapons
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The company's core business is providing capital solutions to companies in the cannabis industry.
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No evidence suggests any revenue is derived from arms or defense contracts.
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Similarly, there is no indication of exposure to controversial weapons or any defense-related assets requiring divestment.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. is a specialty finance company. The provided articles primarily discuss the environmental impact of the cannabis cultivation industry in general, such as greenhouse gas emissions from indoor cultivation (e.g., 2.1 million metric tons annually in Colorado
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, or 7.4 to 10.2 million metric tons nationwide
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). They also mention potential for renewable energy use, water reclamation, composting, and the need for supply chain transparency within the cannabis sector. However, none of the articles provide specific, quantitative data on Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc.'s own operational environmental performance, such as its direct emissions, renewable energy usage, waste diversion rates, or any climate-related targets or initiatives. Therefore, there is no evidence to score any of the KPIs for the company itself.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No evidence available to assess Chicago Atlantic BDC, Inc. on Respect for Cultures & Communities.
Safe & Smart Tech
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The provided articles do not contain any specific data or metrics relevant to LIEN.US's performance on Safe & Smart Tech KPIs. Neither article provides information regarding data breach severity, cybersecurity investment, privacy certifications, AI ethics governance, or any other requested metric.
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Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the evidence provided.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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The provided article focuses on Chicago Atlantic BDC's financial performance, dividend yield, and growth potential.
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It explicitly states that it does not contain any data relevant to waste diversion, sustainable products, or circular economy principles, therefore no metrics for the 'Zero Waste & Sustainable Products' value could be found.
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