Caterpillar

Irving, Texas
Capital Goods

Corporate Bias Rating

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Risk Level:

Rating - Clear
Lower Risk

Summary:

Caterpillar 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. Caterpillar 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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Board Bias

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CEO of Caterpillar

D. James Umpleby III

D. James Umpleby III

Summary:

Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Caterpillar is a member of the Fortune 250 operating in the Capital Goods industry. D. James Umpleby III 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 $282,716 to Republican causes and $66,100 to Democratic causes. Under their tenure, Caterpillar currently holds a 'Lower Risk' risk rating.

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Political Contributions of Leadership:

$282,716

$66,100

Republican

Democrat

China Risk Database

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Number of Facilities: 10

Total Export Dollars: $64,349,556

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Total Estimated Sanctions (3-year Avg.)

$2,198,342,905

Average Annual Revenue

Global

$51,965,666,667

China Revenue

21.95%

$11,406,666,667

Annual Average of Total Assets

Global

$79,592,000,000

China Assets

22.18%

$17,651,089,860

Shareholder Proposals

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Date
ESG Category
Proponent
Summary of ResolutionMgmt RecTotal Vote % in Favor
6/12/24GovernanceJohn CheveddenIndependent Board ChairmanAgainst31.17%
6/12/24GovernanceMyra K. YoungLobbying DisclosureAgainst22.98%
6/12/24GovernanceNational Center for Public Policy ResearchDirector Board ServiceAgainst1.54%
6/14/23GovernanceMyra K. YoungProvide Disclosure on Direct and Indirect LobbyingAgainst28.90%
6/14/23EnvironmentalJohn CheveddenReport on how Caterpillar Lobbying and Policy Activities Align with the Goal of the Paris AgreementAgainst28.10%
6/14/23SocialWespath Benefits and InvestmentsReport on Business Activities in Conflict-Affected and High-Risk AreasAgainst14.18%
6/14/23SocialNational Center for Public Policy ResearchAudit Analyzing the Impacts of the Company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion PoliciesAgainst1.70%
6/8/22EnvironmentalAs You SowReport on Long-Term Greenhouse Gas Targets Aligned with Paris AgreementAgainst95.50%
6/8/22SocialMyra K. YoungReport on LobbyingAgainst44.28%
6/8/22GovernanceJohn CheveddenSpecial Meetings - Reduce Ownership Req. to 10%Against43.22%
6/8/22SocialWespath Benefits & InvestmentsReport on Activities in Conflict-Affected AreasAgainst10.37%
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