Exponent Inc, an engineering and scientific consulting firm, does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees but has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. Exponent is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment, incorporating ESG issues into investment analysis, decision-making, and other business practices. The company supports DEI within its business practices and its CEO published a letter in support of corporate engagement with social issues. Exponent is a signatory of the Institutional Limited Partners Association’s Diversity in Action Initiative, committing itself to specific actions that advance DEI within the governance and policies of the organization and the private equity industry more broadly. However, it has not used corporate funds for ideological purposes. For these reasons, Exponent receives a Lower Risk rating.