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ScanSource, Inc..

SCSC.US | Wholesale of computers, computer peripheral equipment and software

ScanSource, Inc. is a technology distributor focusing on point-of-sale (POS), barcode, physical security, unified communications and collaboration, and cloud services. The company connects businesses with technology solutions, providing hardware, software, and services from leading manufacturers. Sc...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

ScanSource, Inc. has received recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in South Carolina in 2024 and was included on Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies list. The company reports a US workforce with 53% female representation and a CEO pay ratio of 107:1. However, employee reviews consistently cite concerns about low pay, with an average hourly wage of $23.19, and some reports suggest team toxicity. Environmentally, ScanSource reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 3,787 tCO₂e in 2021 to 3,066 tCO₂e in 2023, and its primary US distribution center achieves a 90% waste diversion rate. Critics point to a lack of disclosed Scope 3 emissions and specific SBTi-aligned targets. The ScanSource Foundation donated $400K to over 70 non-profits in 2024.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect30
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-40
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities-50
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products-20
-100100

Better Health for All

0

ScanSource's core business is technology distribution. While some of its solutions are applied to healthcare, leading to improved patient care, real-time intelligence, efficient administration of care, and enhanced efficiency for healthcare staff,

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there is no evidence to quantify the percentage of its overall product portfolio that provides health benefits. Therefore, a positive score for health impact cannot be assigned based on the rubric's quantitative thresholds. Similarly, there is no evidence regarding harmful revenue, safety records, pricing accessibility, vulnerable population reach, risk transparency, health innovation investment, health externalities, health equity programs, preventative health measures, healthcare data responsibility, global health crisis response, mental health initiatives, pharmaceutical patent flexibility, nutrition and food safety, healthcare education, addiction mitigation, or clinical trial ethics. The company's charitable activities, such as supporting over 70 non-profits and donating $400,000 in 2024, are noted, but these are not directly tied to the health-related KPIs of the company's core business.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

The provided articles describe ScanSource's financial services, which include equipment leasing programs for resellers through partnerships with other financial institutions.

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However, none of the articles contain specific quantitative data or details regarding the company's performance or impact on fair money and economic opportunity. There is no information on customer demographics, pricing, loan terms, regulatory compliance, community reinvestment, or financial literacy initiatives.
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Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the available evidence.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

30

ScanSource reported a US safety incident rate (TRIR) of 0.58 per 200,000 hours.

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The voluntary employee turnover rate in the US was 9.3%.
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For fiscal year 2024, the CEO to median employee pay ratio was 107:1, with the CEO's total compensation at $5,875,799 and the median employee compensation at $54,913.
3
No regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues related to labor laws or human rights were explicitly mentioned in the provided articles.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence available to assess ScanSource, Inc. on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

0

No evidence available to assess ScanSource, Inc. on Honest & Fair Business.

Kind to Animals

0

No evidence available to assess ScanSource, Inc. on Kind to Animals.

No War, No Weapons

0

Based on the provided articles and materiality analysis, there is insufficient evidence to assess ScanSource's alignment with the 'No War, No Weapons' value. The company is a technology distributor, and while some of its products could have dual-use applications, there's no indication of direct involvement in arms manufacturing, military contracts, or sales to embargoed regimes.

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The materiality analysis confirms that ScanSource's business model is fundamentally neutral regarding this value. Without specific data on defense-related revenue or activities, a score other than zero cannot be justified.
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Planet-Friendly Business

-40

ScanSource, Inc. reported total Scope 1 and 2 emissions of 3,066 tCO₂e in 2023, down from 3,450 tCO₂e in 2022 and 3,787 tCO₂e in 2021.

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This represents an 11.13% decline from 2022 to 2023. However, the company does not disclose Scope 3 emissions.
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The company has not disclosed any SBTi-aligned targets or participation in tracked reduction initiatives.
3
For its primary US distribution center, ScanSource achieved a waste diversion rate of approximately 90%.
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The company has not reported any specific regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues.
5

Respect for Cultures & Communities

-50

In 2022, ScanSource's community donations totaled approximately $0.7 million.

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This amount represents 0.02% of the company's FY22 net sales of $3.5 billion.
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Safe & Smart Tech

0

No evidence available to assess ScanSource, Inc. on Safe & Smart Tech.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

-20

ScanSource has implemented multiple waste reduction initiatives, including a recycling program at its Greenville, SC headquarters that reduced on-site waste from 40 cubic yards per week to 16 cubic yards per week.

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The Southaven, MS facility recycles 83% of its waste.
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The company recycles 11,000 lbs of e-waste and 800 fluorescent bulbs, along with cardboard, paper, glass, plastic, aluminum, and food waste.
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It also donates unused promotional items, furniture, and office equipment to nonprofits and uses a dimensional weight-reduction process to reduce package fill content.
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ScanSource has policies and procedures in place for transporting products containing lithium batteries.
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The company has not reported any waste disposal violations in the past three years.
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Its Business Partner Code of Conduct requires suppliers to be dedicated to corporate social responsibility, fairness, and ethics.
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