EchoStar Corporation.
SATS.US | Satellite telecommunications activities
EchoStar Corporation is a global provider of satellite communication solutions. The company designs, develops, and deploys advanced technologies for secure, reliable, and efficient satellite-based connectivity. EchoStar operates a fleet of satellites, providing services such as broadband internet, v...Show More
Better Health for All
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No evidence was found in the provided articles regarding SATS.US (EchoStar Corporation) and its performance related to the 'Better Health for All' ethical value. The articles discuss Dish Network's 5G expansion and the T-Mobile-UScellular merger, with no mention of EchoStar's health impact, safety record, accessibility, or any other relevant health-related initiatives.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No evidence available to assess EchoStar Corporation on Fair Money & Economic Opportunity.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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For the 2024 fiscal year, EchoStar Corporation's CEO pay ratio was 105:1, based on a CEO compensation of $8,927,865 and a median employee pay of $85,048.
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Employee engagement, as indicated by an average rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars from 503 reviews on Glassdoor, translates to approximately 56/100.
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Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No evidence available to assess EchoStar Corporation on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.
Honest & Fair Business
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The provided article does not contain specific, concrete data points for any of the KPIs related to Honest & Fair Business.
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Information regarding regulatory fines, transparency index scores, whistleblower policies, financial restatements, audit coverage, ESG controversy scores, complaint resolution times, board conflict-free percentages, anti-corruption policies, or third-party verification is not specified.
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Kind to Animals
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No specific, concrete evidence was found in the provided articles regarding SATS.US's performance against any of the 'Kind to Animals' KPIs. The articles are general overviews of animal welfare issues and advocacy from organizations like CIWF, Humane Society, and PETA, and do not contain any data or information pertaining to EchoStar Corporation or its operations.
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No War, No Weapons
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EchoStar's core products, such as commercial communication satellites and related technology, are classified as dual-use, having both commercial and potential military applications.
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The company provides broadband network technologies and communication solutions to government entities, including defense, and has secured contracts with the U.S. Army and U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command for 5G services at military installations.
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It also has a production contract for a component of the MQ-1C Gray Eagle 25M Unmanned Aircraft System.
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The company states it must comply with U.S. export control and trade sanctions laws, including those administered by OFAC, and has automated controls to prevent breaches.
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However, no percentage of exports covered by verifiable end-user certificates is provided. The company's internal Conflict Minerals team, consisting of senior supply chain, procurement, and legal department members, reports findings from due diligence efforts to senior management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
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EchoStar's due diligence measures for conflict minerals are based on the OECD Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains.
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The company received responses from approximately 95% of solicited suppliers, with 83% providing completed Conflict Minerals Reporting Templates.
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Countries of origin for conflict minerals, to the extent known, included the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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Annually, the company sends a letter and the Conflict Minerals Reporting Template to its suppliers.
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Planet-Friendly Business
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The company recorded at least one environmental compliance violation.
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DISH Network Corp, which launched the EchoStar-7 satellite, was fined $150,000 by the FCC for failing to properly deorbit the satellite.
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The satellite was retired at a disposal orbit approximately 122 km above the geostationary arc, falling short of the planned 300 km required by its 2012 orbital debris mitigation plan.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No evidence available to assess EchoStar Corporation on Respect for Cultures & Communities.
Safe & Smart Tech
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No evidence available to assess EchoStar Corporation on Safe & Smart Tech.
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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EchoStar Corporation, through its DISH Cares initiatives, implements several waste reduction efforts. The company diverts nearly 3,000 tons of waste to recycling annually and refurbishes over 5 million receivers, broadband hardware, and accessories each year.
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Additionally, technicians utilize reusable packaging materials and boot covers, and an annual customer e-bill campaign reduces paper usage, resulting in over 13,000 trees planted.
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