Amgen has not publicly terminated business relationships due to religious beliefs or political views. The company received a score of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign. Among other requirements, this means Amgen has pledged to vet vendors based on LGBTQ policies (1).

The Amgen Foundation gives to organizations that work to “advance science education, improve quality of care and access for patients, and create sound communities where Amgen staff members live and work” (1). The foundation does not give grants to religious organizations, among other eligibility limitations (2).

Amgen does not protect its employees against viewpoint discrimination (1).

Amgen has not used its corporate reputation to advance ideological causes and organizations.

Amgen pledged $7.5 million to the Black Lives Matter movement and related causes (1)(2). Although Amgen also matches employee donations to Planned Parenthood, it does not use corporate dollars to unilaterally advance ideological organizations hostile to freedom of expression (2).

Amgen has a history of bipartisan PAC giving that focuses on business interests (1). The company temporarily suspended all PAC donations. Since resuming PAC donations, Amgen has contributed without ideological intent (2)(3).