Costco Wholesale
Corporate Bias Rating
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Risk Level:
Summary:
Costco is uninvolved in politics and has thus avoided the weaponization of its corporate influence for political purposes. Costco does not support or fund ideological groups hostile to free expression, and the company protects its employees from all forms of viewpoint discrimination. For these reasons, Costco receives a Lower Risk rating.
Board Bias
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CEO of Costco Wholesale
W. Craig Jelinek
Summary:
Headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, Costco Wholesale is a member of the Fortune 250 operating in the Food and Staples Retailing industry. W. Craig Jelinek and Hamilton E. James 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 $1,669,714 to Republican causes and $136,825 to Democratic causes. Under their tenure, Costco Wholesale currently holds a 'Lower Risk' risk rating.
Political Contributions of Leadership:
$1,669,714
$136,825
Republican
Democrat
Shareholder Proposals
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| Date | ESG Category | Proponent | Summary of Resolution | Mgmt Rec | Total Vote % in Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18/24 | Environmental | National Center for Public Policy Research | Fiduciary Carbon-Emission Relevance Report | Against | 1.92% |
| 1/19/23 | Social | Arjuna Capital | Report on Reproductive Health Rights Risks | Against | 13.30% |
| 1/20/22 | Environmental | Green Century Capital Management | Report on GHG Emissions Reduction Targets | Against | 69.95% |
| 1/20/22 | Social | American Baptist Home Mission Society | Racial Justice & Food Equity Report | Against | 17.33% |
| 1/20/22 | Social | National Center for Public Policy Research | Charitable Giving Report | Against | 3.17% |
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