Artisan Partners, a global investment management firm, does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees. However, it has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. Artisan Partners is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment, incorporating ESG issues into investment analysis, decision-making, and other business practices. The company implements unconscious bias training for all its associates. However, it does not discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or beliefs and has not used its reputation or funds for ideological purposes. For these reasons, Artisan Partners receives a Lower Risk rating.