Lazard does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees but has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. The company offers transgender surgery to its employees and discriminates against religious organizations in its charitable giving. Lazard's CEO signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge and in 2021 made a $150,000 donation to the NAACP. The company is a signatory of the Principles for Responsible Investment, incorporating ESG issues into investment analysis, decision-making, and other business practices. For these reasons, Lazard receives a Medium Risk rating.