TotalEnergies
Corprate Bias Ratings
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Summary:
TotalEnergies SE, formerly known as Total SE, is an energy and petroleum corporation based in La Defense, French. TotalEnergies provides protections against political viewpoint discrimination, and the company has not publicly terminated business relationships due to ideological differences. The company has not corporately funded ideological goals or groups hostile to freedom of expression. TotalEnergies does advocate for policies related to climate change, including the Paris Agreement, and LGBTQ inclusion trainings for employees. Total maintains a policy of refusing to influence the political landscape of its host countries and publishes a guide to respecting religious diversity. For these reasons, TotalEnergies receives a Lower 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.
TotalEnergies has not terminated business relationships due to ideological differences.
Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.
Employment policies fail to protect against discrimination based on political affiliation/views and/or religion.
TotalEnergies prohibits discrimination based on political affiliation (1).
Uses corporate reputation to support ideological causes and/or organizations hostile to freedom of expression.
TotalEnergies supports the objectives of the Paris Agreement, including its own corporate goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, reducing scope 3 emissions, and advocacy related to climate change initiatives (1)(2). The company also advocates for LGBT+ inclusion amongst its employees (3). TotalEnergies published a “Guide to Dealing with Religious Questions” based on its activities in 130 countries worldwide that encourages respect for diverse beliefs (4). TotalEnergies Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanné stated that Republicans winning the 2024 US Election could have a negative impact on the global energy sector (5).
Uses corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies hostile to freedom of expression.
TotalEnergies has not given corporate funds to ideological organizations hostile to freedom of expression.
Uses corporate political contributions for ideological, non-business purposes.
TotalEnergies does not have a PAC or engage in political activities.
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August 15, 2023
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