Verus does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees but has not publicly canceled business relationships based on views or beliefs. Verus appears to prioritize diversity over merit in its investment process. Verus is a signatory to the CFA Institute’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Code, indicating its support of DEI in its recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and promotions. Furthermore, the company pledges to integrate DEI into its policies, promote DEI in the investment industry, and provide regular reporting on its DEI metrics to the CFA Institute. Verus has published multiple white papers encouraging DEI in leadership and investment. For these reasons, Verus receives a Medium Risk rating.