Nationwide
Corprate Bias Ratings
Risk Level:
Summary:
Nationwide 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. Nationwide pledged $2 million to BLM and related causes and is a platinum partner of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). The company uses its reputation, corporate dollars, and PAC contributions to promote LGBTQ causes and organizations. However, the company does not discriminate against religious organizations in its charitable giving. For these reasons, Nationwide 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.
Nationwide has not publicly terminated business relationships due to religious beliefs or political views. The company received a score of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index from the Human Rights Campaign. Among other requirements, this means Nationwide has pledged to vet vendors based on LGBTQ policies (1).
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.
Nationwide does not protect its employees against viewpoint discrimination (1).
Uses corporate reputation to support ideological causes and/or organizations hostile to freedom of expression.
Uses corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies hostile to freedom of expression.
Uses corporate political contributions for ideological, non-business purposes.
Nationwide donated to the Equality PAC (1).
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July 4, 2023
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Voting History
| Date | ESG Category | Proponent | Summary of Resolution | Mgmt Rec | Total Vote % in Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8/23 | Governance | Kenneth Steiner | Simple Majority Vote | Against | 43.00% |