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Xperi Inc..

XPER.US | Leasing of intellectual property and similar products, except copyrighted works

Xperi Inc. is a technology company that licenses its audio, imaging, semiconductor packaging, and bonding technologies. The company operates through various segments, including DTS (audio solutions), Imaging (image enhancement and camera control solutions), and Semiconductor and IP Licensing. Xperi'...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Xperi Inc. faces scrutiny over employee welfare, with reports suggesting a "toxic environment" and "poor management." Employee reviews on Glassdoor indicate declining compensation and benefits, alongside alleged "layoffs twice a year" raising job insecurity concerns. CEO compensation is reportedly above average. Environmentally, Xperi's total emissions increased to 12.8 million kg CO2e in 2023 from 10.8 million kg CO2e in 2022, with no public reduction targets. Conversely, the company has a code of business conduct, an anti-corruption policy, and a whistleblower system via a third-party service, complying with the Responsible Business Alliance. However, quantitative data on policy effectiveness remains limited.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity0
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business10
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business-20
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech-20
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products0
-100100

Better Health for All

0

Xperi Inc. is a technology licensing company for consumer electronics, and its core business activities do not directly involve health-related products, services, or outcomes as defined by the 'Better Health for All' value. The provided articles, including an ESG policy statement

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and investor presentations
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, contain no specific quantitative data or initiatives related to health impact, harmful revenue, user safety, product accessibility, vulnerable population reach, health risk transparency, health innovation investment, health externalities, health equity programs, healthcare workforce support, preventative health measures, healthcare data responsibility, global health crisis response, mental health initiatives, pharmaceutical patents, nutrition, health education, addiction mitigation, or clinical trial ethics. Therefore, all KPIs are assessed as having no significant direct positive or negative impact, or being not applicable to the company's operations.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

0

Xperi Inc. is a technology licensing and semiconductor packaging company, not a financial institution.

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Its core business does not involve offering lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers. Consequently, all KPIs under the "Fair Money & Economic Opportunity" value, which are designed to assess financial institutions' impact on customer financial well-being, are not applicable. The evidence provided pertains to Xperi's internal employee inclusion initiatives
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, general charitable donations
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, and internal data privacy practices
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, none of which directly relate to providing fair financial products or economic opportunities to underserved customer segments.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

Xperi's employee rating on Glassdoor, based on 276 reviews, is 3.5 out of 5 stars.

1

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

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

Honest & Fair Business

10

Xperi Inc. adopted a comprehensive Whistleblower Policy on October 1, 2022, which applies to all directors, officers, employees, and agents.

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It strictly prohibits retaliation for good-faith reporting
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and offers multiple reporting channels, including a 24/7 secure, anonymous third-party service (EthicsPoint) available via phone and web in multiple languages
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, with follow-up on reports after approximately three business days.
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The company also adopted an Anti-Corruption Compliance Policy on October 1, 2022, which applies globally to all personnel and third-party intermediaries.
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This policy explicitly prohibits bribery, kickbacks, facilitation payments, and other corrupt practices, requiring compliance with laws like the FCPA and UK Bribery Act.
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It includes a KYC procedure for third parties
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, mandates record retention for third-party due diligence for five years
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, and requires quarterly compliance certification from directors, senior management, and international business personnel
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, with annual reporting to the Board by the Chief Legal Officer.
10

Kind to Animals

0

Xperi Inc. is a technology company focused on licensing intellectual property and providing semiconductor packaging solutions. Its business model does not involve animal-derived products, animal testing, or animal agriculture. explicitly states "No Animal Exploitation" for XPER.US.

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While employees participated in a coastal clean-up and birding event, this is a volunteer activity and does not constitute a company-led conservation initiative with measurable biodiversity impact, species recovery, or habitat restoration metrics as defined by the rubric.
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Therefore, the company's operations do not intersect with the activities typically assessed under the 'Kind to Animals' value, resulting in N/A scores for all relevant KPIs.

No War, No Weapons

0

The provided articles do not contain specific, quantifiable evidence to assess Xperi Inc. against the 'No War, No Weapons' ethical value. There is no data on revenue from arms or defense contracts, investment in dual-use technologies, sales to embargoed regimes, peacebuilding investments, or specific ethical red lines regarding weapons. While Xperi has a Human Rights Policy

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and a Conflict Minerals Policy,
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and expects suppliers to adhere to OECD Due Diligence Guidance
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and UN Guiding Principles,
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the articles do not provide metrics on the percentage of compliance, frequency of due diligence in conflict zones, or the percentage of the supply chain certified conflict-free, which are required for scoring the relevant KPIs.

Planet-Friendly Business

-20

Xperi's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions were 12,800 tCO₂e in 2023, an increase from 10,828 tCO₂e in 2022.

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The company conducted its second GHG inventory in 2023.
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No environmental compliance violations, fines, or regulatory actions are reported.
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The company monitors and controls volatile air emissions and has policies for hazardous substances.
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Seven of Xperi's buildings hold LEED certification.
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The company has reduced its office space by approximately 110,000 square feet in 2024
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and aims to be a positive steward of the environment.
7

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No specific, quantitative data points relevant to the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' ethical value were found across the provided articles. The articles discuss general ESG policies, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and compliance with the Responsible Business Alliance code of conduct, but do not offer metrics on community engagement, cultural impact assessments, or other specific cultural and community-related KPIs. While charitable donations of $236,000 are mentioned

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, it is not specified if these funds were directed to cultural heritage organizations or local community development, nor is it presented as a percentage of revenue.

Safe & Smart Tech

-20

Xperi Inc. generally retains employee and applicant personal information for up to seven years after termination, indicating limited data minimization practices.

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Users have access, correction, deletion, and opt-out rights, with requests generally processed within 45 days, though some cases may take up to 90 days.
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The company holds comprehensive privacy and security certifications, including TISAX, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 27000, adheres to NIST 800-53 frameworks, and is certified to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
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Xperi also claims and outlines compliance with GDPR, CCPA, and various US state privacy laws, with no reported violations.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

0

No specific, quantitative data was provided in the articles for any of the KPIs related to Zero Waste & Sustainable Products.

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The documents mention general commitments to environmental sustainability, pollution prevention, resource reduction, and supplier responsibility
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but explicitly state a lack of the specific metrics needed for assessment.
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