General Dynamics
Corporate Bias Rating
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Risk Level:
Summary:
General Dynamics does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees but has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. General Dynamics is a copper sponsor of Out & Equal and a signatory of the Business Roundtable's 2019 Statement on the Purpose of Corporation, which promotes stakeholder capitalism. However, it does not discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or beliefs and has not used its political contributions for ideological purposes. For these reasons, General Dynamics receives a Lower Risk rating.
Board Bias
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CEO of General Dynamics
Phebe N. Novakovic
Summary:
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a member of the Fortune 250 operating in the Capital Goods industry. Phebe N. Novakovic and Phebe N. Novakovic serve as CEO/President and Chairman, respectively, leading the company’s C-suite executive team and the board of directors. Amongst these teams, the collective leadership is responsible for $1,743,671 to Republican causes and $571,065 to Democratic causes. Under their tenure, General Dynamics currently holds a 'Lower Risk' risk rating.
Political Contributions of Leadership:
$1,743,671
$571,065
Republican
Democrat
Shareholder Proposals
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| Date | ESG Category | Proponent | Summary of Resolution | Mgmt Rec | Total Vote % in Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/3/23 | Governance | John Chevedden | Independent Board Chairman | Against | 39.50% |
| 5/3/23 | Social | The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany | Human Rights Impact Assesment | Against | 24.90% |
| 5/4/22 | Governance | John Chevedden | Independent Board Chair | Against | 39.72% |
| 5/4/22 | Social | Franciscan Sisters of Allegany | Human Rights Report | Against | 24.25% |