Danaher
Corporate Bias Rating
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Risk Level:
Summary:
Danaher, a global science and technology innovator, vets vendors according to LGBTQ policies and does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees However, it has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. The company covers transgender-related medical costs for its employees and their children. Danaher forces employees to undergo multiple ideological trainings, and is a corporate partner of the HRC and has pledged $400,000 to the Black Lives Matter movement. However, the company has not used its reputation for ideological purposes and does not appear to discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or beliefs. For these reasons, Danaher receives a Medium Risk rating.
Board Bias
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CEO of Danaher
Rainer M. Blair
Summary:
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Washington D.C., Danaher is a member of the Fortune 250 operating in the Pharmaceuticals Biotechnology and Life Sciences industry. Rainer M. Blair and Mitchell P. Rales, Steven M. Rales 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 $4,600 to Republican causes and $84,550 to Democratic causes. Under their tenure, Danaher currently holds a 'Medium Risk' risk rating.
Political Contributions of Leadership:
$4,600
$84,550
Republican
Democrat
Shareholder Proposals
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| Date | ESG Category | Proponent | Summary of Resolution | Mgmt Rec | Total Vote % in Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7/24 | Governance | John Chevedden | Special Shareholder Meeting Improvement | Against | N/A |
| 5/7/24 | Social | As You Sow | Report on the Company's DEI efforts | Against | N/A |
| 5/7/24 | Governance | John Chevedden | Special Shareholder Meeting Improvement | Against | N/A |
| 5/7/24 | Social | As You Sow | Report on Company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts | Against | N/A |
| 5/9/23 | Governance | John Chevedden | Require Two Seperate People Hold the Offices of Chairman and CEO | Against | 38.30% |
| 5/9/23 | Environmental | As You Sow | Greater Disclosure of Material Corporate Diversity | Against | 16.10% |
| 5/10/22 | Governance | N/A - Undisclosed | Special Meetings - Reduce Ownership Req. to 10% | Against | 43.13% |