AutoNation
Corprate Bias Ratings
Risk Level:
Summary:
AutoNation likely vets vendors according to LGBTQ policies and does not provide its employees with protections against viewpoint discrimination. However, it has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. The company does not discriminate against religious organizations in its charitable giving and has not used its reputation, corporate dollars, or PAC contributions to support ideological groups or agendas hostile to freedom of expression. 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’s Code of Business Ethics suggests that its suppliers abide by its standards, which would include a commitment to no discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation (1). However, there are no known instances of AutoNation terminating business relationships because of their political views or religious beliefs.
Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.
Employment policies fail to protect against discrimination based on political affiliation/views and/or religion.
AutoNation does not protect its employees against viewpoint discrimination (1).
Uses corporate reputation to support ideological causes and/or organizations hostile to freedom of expression.
AutoNation does not use its corporate image to involve itself in politics (1).
Uses corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies hostile to freedom of expression.
AutoNation does not use corporate funds to advance leftist ideological causes, organizations, or policies (1).
Uses corporate political contributions for ideological, non-business purposes.
AutoNation has not used its PAC donations for ideological purposes (1).
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August 30, 2023
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Voting History
| Date | ESG Category | Proponent | Summary of Resolution | Mgmt Rec | Total Vote % in Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |