Caterpillar
Corporate Bias Rating
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Summary:
Caterpillar had a history of giving to groups outside of its business interests and divisive employment policies. However, in September 2024, the company pledged to shift its corporate policies and practices away from stakeholder capitalism and back toward neutral. Caterpillar pledged to stop sponsoring nonbusiness activities, stop engaging with a political activist group, and end all ideological trainings at the company. Caterpillar does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees but has not publicly canceled business relationships based on views or beliefs. Caterpillar discriminates against religious organizations in its charitable giving. However, it has not used its political contributions for ideological purposes. For these reasons, Caterpillar receives a Lower Risk rating.
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CEO of Caterpillar
D. James Umpleby III
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Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Caterpillar is a member of the Fortune 250 operating in the Capital Goods industry. D. James Umpleby III and D. James Umpleby III 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 $259,330 to Republican causes and $66,100 to Democratic causes. Under their tenure, Caterpillar currently holds a 'Lower Risk' risk rating.
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$259,330
$66,100
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Shareholder Proposals
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| Date | ESG Category | Proponent | Summary of Resolution | Mgmt Rec | Total Vote % in Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12/24 | Governance | John Chevedden | Independent Board Chairman | Against | 31.17% |
| 6/12/24 | Governance | Myra K. Young | Lobbying Disclosure | Against | 22.98% |
| 6/12/24 | Governance | National Center for Public Policy Research | Director Board Service | Against | 1.54% |
| 6/14/23 | Governance | Myra K. Young | Provide Disclosure on Direct and Indirect Lobbying | Against | 28.90% |
| 6/14/23 | Environmental | John Chevedden | Report on how Caterpillar Lobbying and Policy Activities Align with the Goal of the Paris Agreement | Against | 28.10% |
| 6/14/23 | Social | Wespath Benefits and Investments | Report on Business Activities in Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas | Against | 14.18% |
| 6/14/23 | Social | National Center for Public Policy Research | Audit Analyzing the Impacts of the Company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies | Against | 1.70% |
| 6/8/22 | Environmental | As You Sow | Report on Long-Term Greenhouse Gas Targets Aligned with Paris Agreement | Against | 95.50% |
| 6/8/22 | Social | Myra K. Young | Report on Lobbying | Against | 44.28% |
| 6/8/22 | Governance | John Chevedden | Special Meetings - Reduce Ownership Req. to 10% | Against | 43.22% |
| 6/8/22 | Social | Wespath Benefits & Investments | Report on Activities in Conflict-Affected Areas | Against | 10.37% |
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