Air Liquide

France
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Risk Level:

Rating - Caution
Medium Risk

Summary:

Air Liquide has not terminated business relationships due to religious or political beliefs, though it vets suppliers according to LGBTQ policies. Air Liquide discriminates against faith-based charities in its giving. Air Liquide does not have viewpoint protections for its employees. Air Liquide supports ESG goals and principles but has not supported other ideological organizations. For these reasons, Air Liquide receives a "Medium Risk" rating.

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Rationale
Corporate Weaponization
Criteria

Has denied service to customers, suppliers, or vendors due to their political views or religious beliefs OR corporately boycotts, divests, or sanctions regions, people groups, or industries.

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Air Liquide received a score of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign (1). Among other requirements, this means that Air Liquide vets suppliers according to LGBTQ policies. Air Liquide has not terminated business relationships due to views or beliefs.

Criteria

Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.

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Rationale

Air Liquide will not match employee donations to churches or religious organizations, stating that “political or religious causes cannot be considered under this program” (1).

Criteria

Employment policies fail to protect against discrimination based on political affiliation/views and/or religion.

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Rationale

Air Liquide does not protect its employees from viewpoint discrimination (1).

Corporate Governance and Public Policy
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Uses corporate reputation to support ideological causes and/or organizations hostile to freedom of expression.

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Air Liquide has not externally promoted ideological causes. However, Air Liquide embraces ESG goals, including reaching net zero emissions by 2050, and other United Nations approved goals.

Criteria

Uses corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies hostile to freedom of expression.

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Air Liquide does not use corporate funds to aid ideological groups hostile to free expression (1).

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Uses corporate political contributions for ideological, non-business purposes.

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Air Liquide has not used its PAC for ideological purposes (1).

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March 24, 2023

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