Black & Veatch received a score of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign (1). Among other requirements, this means the company has pledged to vet vendors for LGBTQ policies. However, Black & Veatch has not publicly terminated business relationships for political reasons.

In order for an employee gift to be matched, the organization must be “nonsectarian and nondenominational in its charter, objectives and operations” and “nondiscriminatory in its charter, objectives and operations” (1). Additionally, organizations that have demonstrated “participation in and/or support of… religious organizations, programs, events or causes” are ineligible. Although it is possible that religious organizations that engage in community work under a separate 501(c)(3) status are eligible for a donation from Black & Veatch, there are no statements acknowledging such donations.

The Black & Veatch Code of Conduct does not protect employees from political viewpoint discrimination (1).

Black & Veatch signed the Business Coalition for Equality Act (1). Black & Veatch also hosts Pride Month events and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training sessions for employees and officers (2).

Black & Veatch has no record of corporately funding ideological organizations hostile to freedom of expression.

The Black & Veatch PAC donates in a non-partisan manner in accordance with business interests (1)(2).