Takeda
Corprate Bias Ratings
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Summary:
Takeda fired several employees who refused to get the COVID-19 vaccine based on their religious beliefs. The company vets vendors according to LGBTQ policies and does not provide its employees with protections against viewpoint discrimination. Takeda supports the Equality Act and advocated for federal legislation that would overrule state laws designed to protect girls' sports. The company covers the cost of "medically necessary transition-related care” for its employees and their children and funds multiple LGBTQ organizations. Takeda does not discriminate against religious organizations in its charitable giving and has not used its PAC donations for ideological purposes. For these reasons, Takeda receives a High 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.
Takeda fired several employees who refused to receive the COVID-19 vaccine because of their religious beliefs (1). The employees have sued, and the case is pending in district court (2)(3)(4). Takeda received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index. Among other requirements, this means Takeda has a written policy pledging to vet vendors for LGBTQ policies (5)(6).
Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.
Takeda does not discriminate against religious organizations in its charitable giving (1).
Employment policies fail to protect against discrimination based on political affiliation/views and/or religion.
Takeda does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees (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.
Takeda 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 is a copper sponsor of Out & Equal and a corporate partner of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (3)(4).
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December 5, 2023
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