Ariel Investments does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees. However, it has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. The company integrates ESG into all its business practices. Its CEO signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge. Ariel Investments funds Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, which funds multiple ideological organizations. The company's CEO signed the CEOs for Gun Safety. Ariel Investments is a signatory to the CFA Institute’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Code, indicating its support of DEI in its recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and promotions. However, the company does not appear to discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or beliefs. For these reasons, Ariel Investments receives a Medium Risk rating.