XPO Logistics

Connecticut
Transportation

Risk Level:

Rating - Danger
High Risk

Summary:

XPO Logistics settled a lawsuit with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) after discriminating against a Jewish applicant. XPO has not terminated any other business relationships due to viewpoints or beliefs, however. XPO does not discriminate against religious charities or use political funds to advance ideological causes hostile to freedom of expression. It does, however, fund LGBTQ advocacy. XPO does not have protections against viewpoint discrimination. For these reasons, XPO Logistics receives a "High Risk" rating.

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Corporate Weaponization
Criteria

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.

Risk Level
Rationale

In 2018, XPO Logistics settled a suit with the EEOC over purported discrimination against a Jewish applicant in the hiring process (1).

Criteria

Charitable giving (including employee matching programs) policies or practices discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or religious beliefs.

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Rationale

While XPO Cares does not donate to religious organizations, it does not explicitly prohibit donations to certain organizations because of their religion (1).

Criteria

Employment policies fail to protect against discrimination based on political affiliation/views and/or religion.

Risk Level
Rationale

XPO Logistics does not protect its employees from viewpoint discrimination (1).

Corporate Governance and Public Policy
Criteria

Uses corporate reputation to support ideological causes and/or organizations hostile to freedom of expression.

Risk Level
Rationale

XPO Logistics has not used its corporate reputation to advance ideological causes or policies hostile to freedom of expression.

Criteria

Uses corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies hostile to freedom of expression.

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Rationale

XPO Logistics has sponsored Pride parades in areas where it operates, in North America and Europe (1). It has also donated to PFLAG, an LGBTQ advocacy organization.

Criteria

Uses corporate political contributions for ideological, non-business purposes.

Risk Level
N/A
Rationale

XPO Logistics does not have a PAC.

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March 23, 2023

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