Ford Motor

Lincoln Motor Company
Dearborn, Michigan
Automobiles and Components

Corporate Bias Rating

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Risk Level:

Rating - Caution
Medium Risk

Summary:

Ford Motor had a history of engagement with political stakeholder organizations and divisive employment policies. However, in August 2024, the company pledged to shift some of its corporate policies and practices away from stakeholder capitalism and back to neutral. Ford pledged to stop engaging with political activists groups and stop "publicly commenting on the many polarizing issues of the day". Ford also condemned discriminatory employment practices such as racial quotas and reaffirmed its philanthropic commitment to education, entrepreneurship, and essential services. However, Ford provides a benefits package for employees which covers travel/lodging costs for an abortion and is a signatory of the Business Roundtable's 2019 Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation, which promotes stakeholder capitalism over traditional shareholder obligations. The company is also a Ceres Network Member, committed to net zero carbon emissions by 2040. For these reasons, Ford receives a Medium Risk rating.

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Board Bias

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CEO of Ford Motor

James D. Farley, Jr.

James D. Farley, Jr.

Summary:

Headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, Ford Motor is a member of the Fortune 250 operating in the Automobiles and Components industry. James D. Farley, Jr. and William Clary Ford Jr. 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 $570,675 to Republican causes and $336,055 to Democratic causes. Under their tenure, Ford Motor currently holds a 'Medium Risk' risk rating.

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Political Contributions of Leadership:

$570,675

$336,055

Republican

Democrat

Shareholder Proposals

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Date
ESG Category
Proponent
Summary of ResolutionMgmt RecTotal Vote % in Favor
5/9/24GovernanceGreen Century Capital ManagementSupply Chain Transparency and Traceability ReportAgainst6.54%
5/9/24GovernanceJohn CheveddenEqual Voting Rights for Each ShareAgainst38.08%
5/9/24SocialNational Center for Public Policy ResearchChild Labor AuditAgainst5.57%
5/11/23GovernanceJohn CheveddenEqual Voting Rights for Each ShareAgainst35.90%
5/11/23SocialThe National Center for Public Policy ResearchChild Labor AuditAgainst6.30%
5/11/23EnvironmentalPeople for the Ethical Treatment of AnimalsTransparency and Minimization of Animal TestingAgainst4.80%
5/12/22GovernanceJohn CheveddenGive Each Share an Equal VoteAgainst36.59%
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