California Water Service Group
Corprate Bias Ratings
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Summary:
California Water Service Group (CWSG) does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees but has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. The company prioritizes diversity in its supply chain and recruitment. CWSG supports the Equality Act and requires its employees to take unconscious bias training. The company supports the Rainbow Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley and the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. However, it has not used its political contributions for ideological purposes. For these reasons, California Water Service Group 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.
California Water Service Group has not publicly terminated business relationships due to political views or religious beliefs (1). CWSG integrates ESG into all of its business practices. From its 2022 ESG Report: “We are dedicated to understanding and leveraging the interdependence of ESG interests and are proud of our contributions to a sustainable future. We aim to integrate our commitment to protecting the planet, caring for people, and operating with the utmost integrity into the fabric of our daily business activities” (2). The company prioritizes diversity in its suppliers and recruitment (3).
Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.
CWSG has not published its charitable giving guidelines (1).
Employment policies fail to protect against discrimination based on political affiliation/views and/or religion.
CWSG does not provide its employees with viewpoint protections (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.
CWSG supports the Rainbow Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley and the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (1).
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November 17, 2023
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Voting History
| Date | ESG Category | Proponent | Summary of Resolution | Mgmt Rec | Total Vote % in Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/31/23 | Environmental | Nia Impact Capital | Adopt Paris-Compliant Strategy to Cut GHG Emissions | Against | 32.50% |