Berkshire Hathaway
Corporate Bias Rating
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Risk Level:
Summary:
Berkshire Hathaway is Lower Risk. The company does not yield to political activism in shaping corporate governance, preventing initiatives that potentially alienate consumers, divide employees, and harm shareholders. The company elevates merit, excellence, and integrity ahead of race and identity-based policies. Berkshire Hathaway does not embrace corporate initiatives that redirect its central focus from business goals to partisan policies and divisive issues. This approach protects free exercise, free speech, and free enterprise.
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CEO of Berkshire Hathaway
Warren E. Buffett
Summary:
Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Berkshire Hathaway is a member of the Fortune 250 operating in the Diversified Financials industry. Warren E. Buffett serves as CEO/President and Chairman, leading the company’s C-suite executive team and the board of directors. Amongst these teams, the collective leadership is responsible for $631,573 to Republican causes and $2,328,890 to Democratic causes. Under their tenure, Berkshire Hathaway currently holds a 'Lower Risk' risk rating.
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$631,573
$2,328,890
Republican
Democrat
China Risk Database
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Average Annual Revenue
Global
$265,145,333,333
China Revenue
0.00%
$0
Annual Average of Total Assets
Global
$843,325,000,000
China Assets
0.00%
$0
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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