Berkshire Hathaway
Corporate Bias Rating
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Summary:
Berkshire Hathaway does not publish a nondiscrimination policy but has not publicly canceled business relationships based on views or beliefs. Berkshire Hathaway has withstood significant shareholder activist pressure to undertake ESG and DEI goals. Berkshire Hathaway Energy is a corporate partner of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Otherwise, the company has not used its corporate funds or lobbying for ideological purposes. For these reasons, Berkshire Hathaway receives a Lower Risk rating.
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CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
Warren E. Buffett
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Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Berkshire Hathaway is a member of the Fortune 250 operating in the Diversified Financials industry. Warren E. Buffett and Warren E. Buffett serve as CEO/President and Chairman, respectively, leading the company’s C-suite executive team and the board of directors. Amongst these teams, the collective leadership is responsible for $642,323 to Republican causes and $2,330,290 to Democratic causes. Under their tenure, Berkshire Hathaway currently holds a 'Lower Risk' risk rating.
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$642,323
$2,330,290
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Shareholder Proposals
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| Date | ESG Category | Proponent | Summary of Resolution | Mgmt Rec | Total Vote % in Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6/23 | Environmental | CalPERS | Report on Climate-Related Transition Planning | Against | 26.80% |
| 5/6/23 | Environmental | As You Sow | Disclose and Reduce GHG Emissions | Against | 22.80% |
| 5/6/23 | Social | Meredith Benton | Greater Disclosure of Material Corporate Diversity | Against | 20.90% |
| 5/6/23 | Environmental | Robeco | Report on Board Oversight of Climate Change | Against | 18.00% |
| 5/6/23 | Governance | National Legal and Policy Center | Require Two Seperate People Hold the Offices of Chairman and CEO | Against | 10.90% |
| 5/6/23 | Governance | American Conservative Values ETF | Avoid Supporting or Taking a Public Position on Any Controversial Social or Political Issues | Against | 0.80% |
| 4/30/22 | Environmental | Brunel Pension Partnership | Annual Report on Climate Risks & Opportunities | Against | 26.47% |
| 4/30/22 | Environmental | Myra K. Young | Report on GHG Emissions Reduction Targets | Against | 26.40% |
| 4/30/22 | Social | As You Sow | Report on Effectivness of Workforce Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Efforts | Against | 25.79% |
| 4/30/22 | Governance | National Legal and Policy Center | Independent Board Chair | Against | 10.67% |
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