Delta Air Lines
Corporate Bias Rating
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Delta allegedly kicked passengers off a flight for voicing support for Trump on their way home after the January 6th protest, though the company claims this was for the safety and security of its operations. Delta uses sex and gender ideology criteria in employee recruitment, vendor selection, and philanthropic support. Delta does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees. The company terminated an NRA discount program due to gun control policy and supports the Equality Act. Delta’s CEO, Ed Bastian, signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge, which includes a commitment to promote DEI through bias education training in the workplace. The company is a corporate partner of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and has spoken out in opposition of Georgia's election security bill and Trump administration-era immigration policy. For these reasons, Delta Air Lines receives a High Risk rating.
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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 |
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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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