AutoNation
Corprate Bias Ratings
Risk Level:
Summary:
AutoNation, an American Automotive retailer, vets vendors according to LGBTQ policies and does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees. However, it has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. The company has not used its reputation or corporate funds for ideological purposes. AutoNation does not appear to discriminate against religious organizations in its charitable giving and has not used its PAC donations for ideological purposes. For these reasons, AutoNation 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.
AutoNation has a written policy pledging to vet vendors for LGBTQ policies. Its Code of Business Ethics requires vendors to include sexual orientation and gender identity in its nondiscrimination policy (1). However, the company has not publicly terminated business relationships due to religious beliefs or political views.
Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.
AutoNation 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.
AutoNation does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees (1).
Uses corporate reputation to support ideological causes and/or organizations hostile to freedom of expression.
AutoNation has not supported ideological causes or policies (1).
Uses corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies hostile to freedom of expression.
AutoNation has not used corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies (1).
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March 27, 2024
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Voting History
Date | ESG Category | Proponent | Summary of Resolution | Mgmt Rec | Total Vote % in Favor |
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4/19/23 | Governance | John Chevedden | Shareholder Ratification of Termination Pay | Against | 4.50% |
4/20/22 | Governance | John Chevedden | Provide Shareholder Right to Call Special Meetings - Ownership Req. 25% | Against | 2.94% |