POET Technologies Inc..
POET.US | Manufacture of electronic components and boards
POET Technologies Inc. is a design and manufacturing company specializing in optical interposer platforms for high-speed data communication and telecommunication applications. They develop and sell advanced photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and optical engines that enable high-density and high-spe...Show More
Better Health for All
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POET Technologies Inc. develops optical interposer platforms for high-speed data communication, AI, IoT, autonomous vehicles, and networking.
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Its core products and services have no significant direct positive or negative health impact. The company's R&D focuses on integrating electronic and photonic devices,
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which is not specifically aimed at health outcomes. POET Technologies Inc. does not offer health-related products or services, nor do its operations directly involve health equity, workforce support, preventative measures, health data, crisis response, mental health, or health education. The company's products do not carry health risks or addiction potential requiring specific disclosure or mitigation. While the company aims for cost-efficient integration,
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this is a general business goal and not related to the affordability of health products.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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POET Technologies Inc. is a design and manufacturing company specializing in optical interposer platforms and photonic integrated circuits for high-speed data communication.
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The provided articles consistently describe the company's business as technology-focused, involving strategic partnerships, production expansion, and investor relations, with no mention of financial services, lending, or deposit activities. Therefore, all KPIs related to 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' are not applicable to POET.US, as its core business lies outside the financial sector.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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Employee reviews on Indeed show an overall rating of 3.43 out of 5 stars, which translates to approximately 68.6% satisfaction.
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While Glassdoor reviews indicate 91% of employees would recommend the company and 97% approve of the CEO, these positive figures are contradicted by numerous negative reviews citing poor management, low pay, and limited opportunities, as well as a perceived disconnect between management's stated values and actual practices.
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The company experiences high employee turnover, with reviews describing it as similar to a fast-food joint.
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Health insurance is mentioned as part of the benefits package in some employee reviews, but no specific coverage percentages are available.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific quantitative data is provided across the articles for any of the Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing KPIs. The 2021 sustainability report () mentions a commitment to ethical sourcing and a Supplier Code of Conduct but explicitly states that it does not include specific data on fair trade certification, audit frequency, forced labor incidents, traceability, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage, materials risk index, or supplier diversity spend.
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Other documents, such as the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics (), also confirm the absence of quantitative data for these metrics.
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Honest & Fair Business
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No evidence available to assess POET Technologies Inc. on Honest & Fair Business.
Kind to Animals
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No evidence available to assess POET Technologies Inc. on Kind to Animals.
No War, No Weapons
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The company acknowledges that a limited number of its products are classified as dual-use goods, having both commercial and military applications, and are exported under license according to U.S. Department of Commerce regulations.
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However, there is no specific information regarding the scope of R&D investment in these technologies or explicit policies to ensure civilian-only use or to contractually bar military applications.
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The company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, re-affirmed in March 2024, mentions general ethical standards and compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, but does not detail specific ethical 'red lines' or alignment with UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights related to military or conflict contexts.
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No other KPIs could be scored due to a lack of specific, concrete evidence.
Planet-Friendly Business
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No specific, quantitative data points related to environmental performance, targets, or initiatives for POET Technologies Inc. were found in the provided articles.
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The articles focus on product information and strategic vision, explicitly stating a lack of relevant ESG metrics or data for planet-friendly business assessment.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No specific evidence was provided in the articles regarding POET Technologies Inc.'s performance on any of the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' KPIs.
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describes a company involved in bioethanol production and bioprocessing facilities,
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which contradicts the provided description of POET Technologies Inc. as a design and manufacturing company specializing in optical interposer platforms. Therefore, the information in is not applicable to POET Technologies Inc. mentions POET Technologies Inc.'s ESG ranking but does not provide specific data for any of the relevant KPIs.
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Safe & Smart Tech
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The company's privacy policy states a commitment to security measures, including the use of SSL encryption for secure data transmission.
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It also mentions collecting only necessary data and limiting retention, and outlines user rights such as access, rectification, and erasure, in compliance with GDPR and Spanish data protection laws.
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No specific incidents of unauthorized data use are documented in the provided articles.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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The provided articles discuss sustainability initiatives, waste reduction, and environmental targets for POET, a company operating in the bioethanol and bioprocessing industry.
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However, the company to be assessed is POET.US (POET Technologies Inc.), which specializes in optical interposer platforms and photonic integrated circuits. As none of the articles provide information relevant to POET Technologies Inc., no evidence could be found to score any of the KPIs for this company.