IBM
Corporate Bias Rating
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Risk Level:
Summary:
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is High Risk. The company yields to political activism in shaping corporate governance, potentially alienating consumers, dividing employees, and harming shareholders. The company implements race and identity-based policies that replace merit, excellence, and integrity with preferential treatment and outcomes. IBM embraces corporate initiatives that redirect its central focus from business goals to partisan policies and divisive issues. This approach fails to safeguard free exercise, free speech, and free enterprise.
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CEO of IBM
Arvind Krishna
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Headquartered in Armonk, New York, IBM is a member of the Fortune 250 operating in the Technology Hardware and Equipment industry. Arvind Krishna and Arvind Krishna 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 $1,599,025 to Republican causes and $576,073 to Democratic causes. Under their tenure, IBM currently holds a 'High Risk' risk rating.
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$576,073
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Shareholder Proposals
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| Date | ESG Category | Proponent | Summary of Resolution | Mgmt Rec | Total Vote % in Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/30/24 | James McRitchie | Report Climate Lobbying Alignment | Against | N/A | |
| 4/30/24 | Green Century Capital Management | Stockholder proposal regarding greenhouse gas emissions targets | Against | N/A | |
| 4/30/24 | John Chevedden | Transparency in Lobbying | Against | N/A | |
| 4/30/24 | National Center for Public Policy Research | Public Report on Congruency in China Business Operation and ESG Activities | Against | N/A | |
| 4/30/24 | Kenneth Steiner | Shareholder Right to Act by Written Consent | Against | N/A | |
| 4/25/23 | Social | National Center for Public Policy Research | Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Public Report on Congruency in China Business Operation and ESG Activities | Against | 6.92% |
| 4/25/23 | Social | Jay Stanley Weisfeld Trust | Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Public Report on Harassment and Discrimination Prevention Efforts | Against | 32.42% |
| 4/25/23 | Social | John Chevedden | Stockholder Proposal Requesting a Public Report on Lobbying Activities | Against | 45.11% |
| 4/25/23 | Governance | John Chevedden | Public Report on Lobbying Activities | Against | 48.10% |
| 4/25/23 | Social | Jay Stanley Weisfeld Trust | Report on Harassment and Discrimination Prevention | Against | 33.10% |
| 4/25/23 | Governance | Kenneth Steiner | Independent Board Chairman | Against | 25.90% |
| 4/25/23 | Social | National Center for Public Policy Research | Report on Operations in China and ESG Activities | Against | 7.10% |
| 4/26/22 | Social | Jay Stanley Weisfeld Trust | Public Report on the Use of Concealment Clauses | Against | 64.70% |
| 4/26/22 | Governance | Kenneth Steiner | Require Independent Board Chair | Against | 39.80% |
| 4/26/22 | Governance | John Chevedden | Special Meetings - Reduce Ownership Req. to 10% | Against | 35.50% |
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