BeiGene

Massachusetts
Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology and Life Sciences

Risk Level:

Rating - Caution
Medium Risk

Summary:

BeiGene has not terminated business relationships due to ideological beliefs, though it vets suppliers according to LGBTQ policies and does not protect employees from viewpoint discrimination. BeiGene now covers out-of-state travel for abortion under its HR policies. For these reasons, BeiGene receives a "Medium Risk" rating.

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Corporate Weaponization
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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.

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BeiGene’s Supplier Code of Conduct requires that vendors not discriminate based on sexual orientation (1). There are no publicly known instances of BeiGene terminating business relationships due to political or religious beliefs.

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Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.

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For those organizations that request charitable donations from BeiGene, the company will provide “tax-deductible contributions in money to support 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations with a focus on cancer research, prevention, treatment, and programs for patients, family, and caregivers affected by cancer” (1).

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Employment policies fail to protect against discrimination based on political affiliation/views and/or religion.

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BeiGene does not protect its employees against viewpoint discrimination (1).

Corporate Governance and Public Policy
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Uses corporate reputation to support ideological causes and/or organizations hostile to freedom of expression.

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There are no publicly known instances of BeiGene using its corporate reputation to advance ideological agendas.

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Uses corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies hostile to freedom of expression.

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BeiGene will cover travel expenses for employees or covered dependents seeking abortions in other states if they cannot get one in their home state (1)(2).

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Uses corporate political contributions for ideological, non-business purposes.

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N/A
Rationale

BeiGene does not have an active PAC.

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March 21, 2023

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