A. O. Smith, a manufacturing company, does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees. However, the company has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. A. O. Smith is a signatory of the Business Roundtable's 2019 Statement on the Purpose of Corporation, which promotes stakeholder capitalism over traditional shareholder obligations. The company discriminates against religious organizations in its charitable giving. However, A.O. Smith has not used its corporate funds or political contributions for ideological purposes. For these reasons, A. O. Smith receives a Lower Risk rating.