Conagra Brands
Corprate Bias Ratings
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Summary:
Conagra Brands vets vendors according to LGBTQ policies and does not provide its employees with protections against viewpoint discrimination. However, Conagra 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. Conagra has funded the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) through a charitable giving program but has not used its PAC contributions for ideological purposes. The company requires organizations abide by its nondiscrimination policies for charitable giving. For these reasons, Conagra Brands 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.
Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.
Conagra Brands charitable giving guidelines require that organizations abide by its nondiscrimination policy including on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, thereby excluding some religious charities (1).
Employment policies fail to protect against discrimination based on political affiliation/views and/or religion.
Conagra Brands does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees (1).
Uses corporate reputation to support ideological causes and/or organizations hostile to freedom of expression.
Conagra has not supported ideological causes or policies.
Uses corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies hostile to freedom of expression.
Conagra Brands has a perfect score on the HRC’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index. This score indicates the company covers the cost of “medically necessary transition-related care” for its employees and their children (1)(2). The company launched a charitable program called “United for Change,” which benefits multiple social justice organizations, including the ACLU (3).
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December 5, 2023
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Voting History
| Date | ESG Category | Proponent | Summary of Resolution | Mgmt Rec | Total Vote % in Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/21/22 | Governance | Kenneth Steiner | Require Independent Board Chair | Against | 37.34% |