Ford Motor
Corporate Bias Rating
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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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CEO of Ford Motor
James D. Farley, Jr.
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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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$570,675
$336,055
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Shareholder Proposals
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Date | ESG Category | Proponent | Summary of Resolution | Mgmt Rec | Total Vote % in Favor |
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5/9/24 | Governance | Green Century Capital Management | Supply Chain Transparency and Traceability Report | Against | 6.54% |
5/9/24 | Governance | John Chevedden | Equal Voting Rights for Each Share | Against | 38.08% |
5/9/24 | Social | National Center for Public Policy Research | Child Labor Audit | Against | 5.57% |
5/11/23 | Governance | John Chevedden | Equal Voting Rights for Each Share | Against | 35.90% |
5/11/23 | Social | The National Center for Public Policy Research | Child Labor Audit | Against | 6.30% |
5/11/23 | Environmental | People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals | Transparency and Minimization of Animal Testing | Against | 4.80% |
5/12/22 | Governance | John Chevedden | Give Each Share an Equal Vote | Against | 36.59% |
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