Schwarz Group is the parent company of retailers such as Lidl and Kaufland. Schwarz Group protects its employees against viewpoint discrimination and has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. Schwarz Group is a member of the We Mean Business Coalition, which is aiming to cut global emissions in half by 2030 and accelerate a complete transition to a net-zero economy. Lidl and Kaufland offer diversity and inclusion training to their employees. However, Schwarz Group does not discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or beliefs and has not used its corporate funds for ideological purposes. For these reasons, Schwarz Group receives a Lower Risk rating.