Delta Air Lines
Corporate Bias Rating
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Risk Level:
Summary:
Delta Air Lines is High Risk. The company yields to political activism in shaping corporate governance, potentially alienating consumers, dividing employees, and harming shareholders. Delta embraces corporate initiatives that redirect its central focus from business goals to partisan policies and divisive issues. This approach fails to safeguard free exercise, free speech, and free enterprise.
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CEO of Delta Air Lines
Ed Bastian
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Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Delta Air Lines is a member of the Fortune 250 operating in the Transportation industry. Ed Bastian and Francis S. "Frank" Blake 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 $166,707 to Republican causes and $137,697 to Democratic causes. Under their tenure, Delta Air Lines currently holds a 'High Risk' risk rating.
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$166,707
$137,697
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Shareholder Proposals
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| Date | ESG Category | Proponent | Summary of Resolution | Mgmt Rec | Total Vote % in Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/20/24 | Governance | John Chevedden | Report Political Spending by Delta Sponsored Trade Associations | Against | 3.56% |
| 6/20/24 | Governance | As You Sow | Adoption of Non-Interference Policy | Against | 25.17% |
| 6/15/23 | Governance | John Chevedden | Require Shareholder Approval of Termination Pay | Against | 59.60% |
| 6/15/23 | Social | As You Sow | Adopt ILO Trade Union Standards and Report | Against | 32.30% |
| 6/16/22 | Social | John Chevedden | Report on Lobbying Payments and Policy | Against | 27.53% |
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