VanEck which is global investment management company has not publicly terminated business relationships based on views or beliefs. VanEck integrates ESG into its investment practices and does not protect its employees from viewpoint discrimination. VanEck is a signatory of Principles for Responsible Investment, Carbon Disclosure Project, and CEO Jan Van Eck published a statement in support of ESG investing. For these reasons, VanEck receives a "Medium Risk" rating.