General Dynamics
Corprate Bias Ratings
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Summary:
General Dynamics does not provide its employees with protections against viewpoint discrimination, but has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. General Dynamics is a copper sponsor of Out & Equal and a signatory of the Business Roundtable's 2019 Statement on the Purpose of Corporation, which promotes stakeholder capitalism. However, it does not use its PAC contributions for ideological purposes. For these reasons, General Dynamics receives a Lower Risk rating.
Has denied service to customers, suppliers, or vendors due to their political views or religious beliefs OR corporately boycotts, divests, or sanctions regions, people groups, or industries.
General Dynamics does not discriminate against clients or vendors based on differences in viewpoint. There are no publicly known examples of employees being fired for religious or political beliefs.
Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.
General Dynamics and its subsidiaries generally do not discriminate against religious groups. General Dynamics sponsors faith-based organizations such as Jill’s House and Habitat for Humanity (1). Some of the company’s subsidiaries will not donate to religious organizations for religious purposes but will support a religious organization’s community programs (2).
Employment policies fail to protect against discrimination based on political affiliation/views and/or religion.
General Dynamics does not protect its employees from viewpoint discrimination (1).
Uses corporate reputation to support ideological causes and/or organizations hostile to freedom of expression.
Some of General Dynamics’ subsidiaries support or celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month (1)(2)(3). CEO Phebe Novakovic is a member of the Business Roundtable and signed its 2019 Statement on the Purpose of Corporation, which promotes stakeholder capitalism over traditional obligations to shareholders and customers (4)(5).
Uses corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies hostile to freedom of expression.
General Dynamics is a copper sponsor of Out & Equal (1).
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August 22, 2023
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Voting History
| Date | ESG Category | Proponent | Summary of Resolution | Mgmt Rec | Total Vote % in Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/3/23 | Social | The Franciscan Sisters of Allegany | Human Rights Impact Assesment | Against | 24.90% |
| 5/3/23 | Governance | John Chevedden | Independent Board Chairman | Against | 39.50% |
| 5/4/22 | Social | Franciscan Sisters of Allegany | Human Rights Report | Against | 24.25% |
| 5/4/22 | Governance | John Chevedden | Independent Board Chair | Against | 39.72% |