Centene Corporation
Corprate Bias Ratings
Risk Level:
Summary:
Centene vets vendors according to LGBTQ policies and does not provide its employees with protections against viewpoint discrimination. Centene is a member of the Global Alliance for Responsible Media, which demonetizes advertisements from platforms espousing "hate speech." Centene 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. Centene will not donate to religious organizations and donated to the LGBTQ Victory Fund. For these reasons, Centene 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.
Centene is a member of the Global Alliance for Responsible Media, which aims to demonetize advertisements and suppress content that “vilifies” individuals based on sexual orientation and gender identity, discusses “debated social issues in a negative or partisan context” or spreads “hate speech” (1)(2)(3). The company received a score of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index. Among other requirements, this means the company has a written policy pledging to vet vendors for LGBTQ policies (4). Centene has not publicly terminated business relationships due to religious beliefs or political views.
Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.
Employment policies fail to protect against discrimination based on political affiliation/views and/or religion.
Centene does not protect its employees from viewpoint discrimination (1).
Uses corporate reputation to support ideological causes and/or organizations hostile to freedom of expression.
Centene CEO Sarah London is a member of the Business Roundtable but has not supported any ideological initiatives (1).
Uses corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies hostile to freedom of expression.
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August 23, 2023
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Voting History
| Date | ESG Category | Proponent | Summary of Resolution | Mgmt Rec | Total Vote % in Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10/23 | Social | New York State Common Retirement Fund | Report on Maternal Health Benefits | Against | 12.40% |
| 5/10/23 | Governance | John Chevedden | Require Shareholder Approval of Termination Pay | Against | 9.20% |
| 4/26/22 | Governance | John Chevedden | Provide Right to Call Special Meetings - Ownership Req. at 10% | Against | 55.22% |