The Hershey Company (Hershey’s)
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Summary:
The Hershey Company has allegedly terminated employees due to their vaccination status, though there are no other cases of the company terminating business relationships due to political or religious differences. Hershey's funds the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) and supports the Equality Act. The company does not have viewpoint protections for its employees. Hershey's received criticism for featuring a transgender as part of its celebration of International Women's Day. For these reasons, The Hershey Company 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.
Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.
The Hershey Company will not donate to “churches or religious organizations, including seminaries, Bible colleges, and theological institutions.” However, regarding donations to religious charities, the company notes “charitable requests that serve to further a larger general charitable purpose would be considered eligible” (1). Hershey matches employee donations to all charities and does not discriminate against faith-based charities (2)(3).
Employment policies fail to protect against discrimination based on political affiliation/views and/or religion.
The Hershey Company does not protect employees from 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.
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March 29, 2023
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