Thales Group is an electrical systems manufacturer headquartered in La Defense, France. Thales is partially owned by the French government, though the company retains agency over its administration. Thales protects its employees from political viewpoint discrimination, and the company has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. Thales has signed an LGBT Commitment Charter and pledged to become carbon-neutral by 2050, though the company has not used corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies. For these reasons, Thales receives a Lower Risk rating.