While Boston Common Asset Management has not publicly terminated employees based on views or beliefs, Boston Common is an ESG-guided firm that will not invest in companies involved in tobacco, firearms, fossil fuels, and several other industries. Boston Common has opposed election security measures and has pledged to educate its employees on antiracism. Boston Common does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees. Its founder and President Geeta Aiyer has publicly attended and discussed BLM protests around Boston. Its Asset Management is part of the Glasgow Net Zero Alliance, committed to carbon neutrality by 2050. For these reasons, Boston Common earns a High Risk rating.