Baillie Gifford does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees. However, it has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. The company isa signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment. Baillie Gifford supports ESG and DEI within its business practices. However, the company does not appear to discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or beliefs and has not used corporate funds for ideological purposes. For these reasons, Baillie Gifford receives a Lower Risk rating.