Charter Communications
Corporate Bias Rating
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Risk Level:
Summary:
By complying with the HRC’s controversial demands, Charter increases the risk of dividing employees, alienating customers and harming shareholders. The company covers transgender-related medical costs for its employees and their children and provides specific sexual orientation and gender identity-based benefits. Charter uses its reputation, corporate funds, and political influence to support controversial sex and gender ideologies, organizations, and legislation. Charter pledged $10 million to BLM and related causes and funds multiple LGBT organizations. For these reasons, Charter receives a Medium Risk rating.
Board Bias
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CEO of Charter Communications
Christopher Winfrey
Summary:
Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Charter Communications is a member of the Fortune 250 operating in the Telecommunication Services industry. Christopher Winfrey and Thomas M. Rutledge serve as CEO/President and Chairman, respectively, leading the company’s C-suite executive team and the board of directors. Amongst these teams, the collective leadership is responsible for $2,713,846 to Republican causes and $926,954 to Democratic causes. Under their tenure, Charter Communications currently holds a 'Medium Risk' risk rating.
Political Contributions of Leadership:
$2,713,846
$926,954
Republican
Democrat
Shareholder Proposals
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| Date | ESG Category | Proponent | Summary of Resolution | Mgmt Rec | Total Vote % in Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/25/23 | Governance | The Service Employees International Union Pension Plans Master Trust | Report on Lobbying | Against | 31.90% |
| 4/26/22 | Social | As You Sow | Data on DEI Initiatives Related to Workforce Composition and Promotion | Against | 44.70% |