Brown-Forman
Corprate Bias Ratings
Risk Level:
Summary:
Brown-Forman vets vendors according to LGBTQ policies and does not protect its employees against viewpoint discrimination. However, the company has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. The company covers the cost of "medically necessary transition-related care” for its employees and their children and is a Ceres network member. Brown-Forman discriminates against religious organizations in its charitable giving but has not used its political contributions for ideological purposes. For these reasons, Brown-Forman receives a Medium Risk rating.
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.
Brown-Forman received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC) Corporate Equality Index. Among other requirements, this means the company has a written policy pledging to vet vendors for LGBTQ policies (1)(2). The company has not publicly fired customers, suppliers, or vendors based on political views or religious beliefs.
Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.
Brown-Forman does not fund “Religious organizations such as churches and synagogues” (1).
Employment policies fail to protect against discrimination based on political affiliation/views and/or religion.
Brown-Forman does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees (1).
Uses corporate reputation to support ideological causes and/or organizations hostile to freedom of expression.
Uses corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies hostile to freedom of expression.
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September 27, 2023
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