Oppenheimer Holdings Inc..
OPY.US | Security and commodity contracts brokerage
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates as a full-service investment bank and wealth management firm. It provides a range of services, including financial advisory, equity and debt underwriting, institutional sales and trading, research, private client services, and asset manag...Show More
Better Health for All
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Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. operates as a full-service investment bank and wealth management firm. Its core business activities, such as financial advisory, equity and debt underwriting, and asset management, do not directly involve developing accessible medical treatments, providing preventative healthcare solutions, or championing mental and physical wellness programs. While Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. acted as the exclusive financial advisor to FarmboxRx in its acquisition by Pyx Health, this role is a financial service and does not directly contribute to health outcomes or related initiatives.
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Consequently, the company's products and services have no significant direct positive or negative health impact, and most health-related KPIs are not applicable to its operations.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles to assess Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. against the defined KPIs for Fair Money & Economic Opportunity. The articles primarily detail financial performance, general regulatory compliance, and internal diversity and training initiatives, rather than metrics related to underserved client share, pricing fairness, exploitative fee exposure, inclusion initiatives, customer data accessibility, fair lending compliance (specifically for lending), wealth building outcomes for clients, profit reinvestment in communities, financial literacy programs for customers, customer debt burden ratios, geographic inclusion in underserved areas, or product simplicity for clients.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. reported a CEO to median employee pay ratio of 26:1 in 2024, with the CEO's total compensation at $5,818,986 and the median employee's at $220,000.
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The company's Code of Conduct, updated in February 2024, outlines a strict policy of equal opportunity, prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides multiple reporting mechanisms including an independent third-party hotline, with protection against retaliation for good faith reports.
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U.S.-based salaried employees participate in health benefits, deferred compensation plans, and a 401(k) plan.
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For the financial year ended December 31, 2023, no instances of modern slavery were discovered in their business and supply chains.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. has an Ethical Sourcing Code of Conduct that is applicable to all contract suppliers, indicating 100% coverage of ethical clauses in supplier contracts.
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As a financial services firm, the company does not procure or trade physical commodities, nor does it have a supplier base requiring welfare or sourcing audits, exposure to upstream labor practices, supply chain tiers to map, or material sourcing of at-risk inputs. Therefore, several KPIs related to physical supply chains are not applicable.
Honest & Fair Business
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Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. incurred $1,000,000 in ethics-related regulatory fines in 2022 for investor protection violations, as reported by FINRA.
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The company has a detailed whistleblower policy, including an Oppy Integrity Hotline, a secure online reporting line, and an independent third-party hotline service (InTouch), with a zero-tolerance policy toward retaliation and provisions for anonymous submissions.
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However, there is no evidence of independent investigation processes or publicly measured program effectiveness. The company's anti-corruption policy includes a zero-tolerance stance for bribery and kickbacks, compliance with FCPA and UK Bribery Act, and guidelines for gifts and political contributions, but lacks evidence of training frequency or effectiveness metrics.
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The Audit Committee Charter outlines oversight of financial reporting and independent auditors, but the percentage of revenue, assets, or subsidiaries covered by independent external audit is not specified.
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The board's independence is not explicitly stated as a percentage, but waivers of the Code for Directors or Executive Officers must be approved by the Board and disclosed per SEC and NYSE rules, and a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form for Directors exists.
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The extent of independent verification of ethical claims is limited to mentioning an independent third-party hotline service.
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Kind to Animals
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No specific, concrete data points related to animal welfare or conservation initiatives were found in the provided article. The article details general ESG scores and impact categories, including a net score for 'Biodiversity', but does not provide information on cruelty-free certifications, animal testing, humane operations, ethical sourcing, supplier audits, cage-free sourcing, R&D investment in animal-free alternatives, or public policy engagement on animal welfare, which are required for scoring the 'Kind to Animals' value. The 'Biodiversity' net score is an aggregated metric and does not provide specific details on conservation initiatives or their measurable impact as required by the rubric. The 'Biodiversity' net score is +0.01.
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No War, No Weapons
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles for Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (OPY.US) that directly relate to any of the 'No War, No Weapons' KPIs. The articles either explicitly state a lack of relevant data for OPY.US or discuss Oppenheimer's investment holdings in other defense companies. The KPIs are designed to assess a company's direct involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, or conflict facilitation through its own operations, rather than its investment management activities in other companies.
Planet-Friendly Business
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No specific operational environmental performance data for Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (OPY.US) was found in the provided articles. The articles either state that sustainability data is unavailable
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, describe general industry trends, or focus on the company's ESG investment products and services rather than its own environmental footprint or policies. Therefore, no KPIs could be scored against the rubric.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles to assess Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. against any of the Key Performance Indicators for 'Respect for Cultures & Communities'. The articles either explicitly state a lack of relevant data
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or focus on unrelated topics such as general employee demographics
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, career opportunities
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, or film representation
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Safe & Smart Tech
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Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. states compliance with major privacy regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and GLBA.
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The company provides users with opt-out options for sharing information with affiliates and non-affiliates.
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While the company mentions engaging in security practices such as encrypting files
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, regular system scanning
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, vulnerability assessments
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, penetration testing
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, and ongoing employee training including phishing simulations
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, specific quantitative data on the extent, frequency, or effectiveness of these measures is not provided. No information is available regarding data breaches, cybersecurity investment percentages, privacy certifications, AI ethics, or bug bounty programs.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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No specific data or quantitative information regarding Oppenheimer Holdings Inc.'s zero waste initiatives, sustainable products, or waste management practices was found in the provided articles. The articles primarily focus on financial performance or the company's role in hosting ESG-related conferences and summits, without disclosing its own operational sustainability metrics.