Berkshire Hathaway
Corporate Bias Rating
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Summary:
Berkshire Hathaway Energy is a corporate partner of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Berkshire Hathaway has not publicly canceled business relationships due to views or beliefs. Warren Buffett has decided not to use his company, Berkshire Hathaway, to advance his political goals. The company does not use corporate funds for ideological purposes. Berkshire Hathaway has stood strong in the face of cultural pressure, particularly regarding shareholder activist pressure to take ESG stances. For these reasons, Berkshire Hathaway receives a "Lower Risk" rating.
Board Bias
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CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
Warren E. Buffett
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Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Berkshire Hathaway is a member of the Fortune 250 operating in the Diversified Financials industry. Warren E. Buffett and Warren E. Buffett 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 $472,273 to Republican causes and $2,218,010 to Democratic causes. Under their tenure, Berkshire Hathaway currently holds a 'Lower Risk' risk rating.
Political Contributions of Leadership:
$472,273
$2,218,010
Republican
Democrat
Shareholder Proposals
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| Date | ESG Category | Proponent | Summary of Resolution | Mgmt Rec | Total Vote % in Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6/23 | Environmental | CalPERS | Report on Climate-Related Transition Planning | Against | 26.80% |
| 5/6/23 | Environmental | As You Sow | Disclose and Reduce GHG Emissions | Against | 22.80% |
| 5/6/23 | Social | Meredith Benton | Greater Disclosure of Material Corporate Diversity | Against | 20.90% |
| 5/6/23 | Environmental | Robeco | Report on Board Oversight of Climate Change | Against | 18.00% |
| 5/6/23 | Governance | National Legal and Policy Center | Require Two Seperate People Hold the Offices of Chairman and CEO | Against | 10.90% |
| 5/6/23 | Governance | American Conservative Values ETF | Avoid Supporting or Taking a Public Position on Any Controversial Social or Political Issues | Against | 0.80% |
| 4/30/22 | Environmental | Brunel Pension Partnership | Annual Report on Climate Risks & Opportunities | Against | 26.47% |
| 4/30/22 | Environmental | Myra K. Young | Report on GHG Emissions Reduction Targets | Against | 26.40% |
| 4/30/22 | Social | As You Sow | Report on Effectivness of Workforce Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Efforts | Against | 25.79% |
| 4/30/22 | Governance | National Legal and Policy Center | Independent Board Chair | Against | 10.67% |