The Manitowoc Company, Inc

Manitowoc promotes divisive sex and gender policies. Its Supplier Code of Conduct requires international vendors to include sexual orientation in their nondiscrimination policy (1). However, it has not canceled customers, suppliers, or vendors based on political views or religious beliefs (2).

Manitowoc does not appear to discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or beliefs (1).

Manitowoc offers DEI training to its employees (1). It appears to prioritize diversity over merit in its mentorship program. From its 2022 CSR Report: “As stewards of our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, our leadership team takes a proactive approach to build and develop a diverse pipeline of talent. The Manitowoc Mentorship Program is designed to partner our high-performing and diverse talent with senior leadership team members” (2). It appears to prioritize diversity over merit in its business structure through the establishment of gender targets for its hiring. The company states “In 2022, to increase gender diversity at all levels within our Company, the global human resources team prioritized inclusion of at least one qualified female candidate through the final interview stages. We have implemented diverse interview panels to ensure we have a representative group of candidates” (3). However, in January 2024, the company removed DEI and DEI training language from its 2024 Annual and CSR Reports. To date, the company has not publicly addressed these changes, leaving shareholders without clarity regarding the company’s reasoning or future direction (4). The company is an affirmative action employer. “The Manitowoc Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer” (5). It does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees (6).

Manitowoc supports DEI within its business practices. From its 2023 Annual Report: “At Manitowoc, we remain fully committed to building a culture of inclusion and expanding the diversity of our workforce. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where all of our team members can perform to their full potential” (1). However, in January 2024, the company removed DEI language from its 2024 Annual Report. To date, the company has not publicly addressed this change, leaving shareholders without clarity regarding the company’s reasoning or future direction (2).

Manitowoc has not used corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies (1).

Manitowoc’s PAC has been defunct since 2016 and it does not report on its lobbying at this time (1)(2)(3).