ARKO
Corprate Bias Ratings
Risk Level:
Summary:
ARKO, which is a convenience store and wholesaler of food, does not protect its employees against viewpoint discrimination but has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. The company integrates ESG into all of its business practices but does not appear to discriminate against religious organizations in its charitable giving. However, ARKO has not used its corporate reputation or funds to advance ideological purposes. For these reasons, ARKO receives a Lower Risk rating.
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.
ARKO has not publicly fired customers, suppliers, or vendors based on political views or religious beliefs. The company integrates ESG into all of its business practices. ARKO stated “Following the adoption of our ESG Policy, we set out to compose and initiate the effective implementation of workplans to improve
ESG management and performance in key strategic areas, in alignment with our strategic business goals and growth” (1)(2).
Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.
ARKO does not appear to discriminate against religious organizations in its charitable giving (1).
Employment policies fail to protect against discrimination based on political affiliation/views and/or religion.
Uses corporate reputation to support ideological causes and/or organizations hostile to freedom of expression.
Uses corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies hostile to freedom of expression.
ARKO has not used corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies (1).
Uses corporate political contributions for ideological, non-business purposes.
ARKO does not operate a PAC at this time (1).
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October 13, 2023
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