KKR
Corprate Bias Ratings
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Summary:
KKR vets vendors according to LGBTQ policies and does not provide its employees with protections against viewpoint discrimination, but has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. The company covers the cost of "medically necessary transition-related care" for its employees and their children. KKR does not discriminate against religious organizations in its charitable giving, however its subsidiary Fleet Farm will not donate to religious organizations. KKR has not used its reputation or corporate dollars for ideological purposes. For these reasons, KKR receives a Medium 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.
KKR received a score of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign (1). Among other requirements, this means KKR vets suppliers according to LGBTQ policies.
Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.
Employment policies fail to protect against discrimination based on political affiliation/views and/or religion.
Uses corporate reputation to support ideological causes and/or organizations hostile to freedom of expression.
KKR has a perfect score on the HRC’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index. This score indicates the company covers the cost of “medically necessary transition-related care” for its employees and their children (1)(2). The company hosts internal events for employees to discuss topics such as diversity and inclusion (3)(4). CEO Joseph Bae is a member of the Business Roundtable, but has not supported ideological initiatives (5).
Uses corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies hostile to freedom of expression.
KKR has not publicly used corporate dollars to support ideological groups hostile to freedom of expression.
Uses corporate political contributions for ideological, non-business purposes.
KKR has not used its PAC for ideological purposes (1).
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July 3, 2023
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