NextEra Energy
Corprate Bias Ratings
Risk Level:
Summary:
NextEra Energy does not provide its employees with protections against viewpoint discrimination but has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. Its CEO John Ketchum is a member of the Business Roundtable, but has not supported any ideological initiatives. The company is committed to "Real Zero" by no later than 2045 and to "lead the decarbonization of America". However, it does not discriminate against religious organizations in its charitable giving and has not used its corporate funds or political contributions for ideological purposes. For these reasons, NextEra Energy 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.
NextEra Energy vets vendors according to LGBTQ policies. Suppliers are expected to “support the Company’s commitment to equal employment opportunity as well as diversity and inclusion” (1). NextEra Energy’s Code of Business Conduct requires no discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity (2). However, it has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs.
Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.
NextEra Energy does not discriminate against religious organizations in its charitable giving. It restricts its charitable giving to local United Way programs, educational institutions, and other local community nonprofits (1).
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.
Uses corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies hostile to freedom of expression.
NextEra Energy does not use corporate funds to advance leftist ideological causes, organizations, or policies (1).
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October 13, 2023
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Voting History
| Date | ESG Category | Proponent | Summary of Resolution | Mgmt Rec | Total Vote % in Favor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/19/22 | Governance | N/A - Undisclosed | Disclose a Board Diversity and Qualifications Matrix | Against | 25.30% |