3G Capital

3G Capital is a global investment firm with a strong focus on consumer goods and food and beverage companies, known for its partnership strategies and efficiency-driven approach.

CCI Score

-53.94

0.03% April 18

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Union Busting Practices in Private Equity Raise Labor Rights Concerns

The article details how private equity-backed companies are employing union busting tactics, including the use of anti-union consultants to deter unionization. Although 3G Capital is not explicitly mentioned, as a prominent investor in the sector, the firm’s portfolio companies may be implicated in practices that undermine workers' rights and fair labor practices.

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3G Capital is currently rated as a Quisling.

-44 to -59 CCI Score

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AUG

26

2024

Union Busting Practices in Private Equity Raise Labor Rights Concerns
-65.64

The article details how private equity-backed companies are employing union busting tactics, including the use of anti-union consultants to deter unionization. Although 3G Capital is not explicitly mentioned, as a prominent investor in the sector, the firm’s portfolio companies may be implicated in practices that undermine workers' rights and fair labor practices.
-70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 19

The article highlights union busting tactics such as hiring anti-union consultants and creating intimidating environments to suppress worker organization. This directly relates to violations in labor relations and human rights, a key component under Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility. Despite 3G Capital not being explicitly named, its involvement as a significant private equity investor raises concerns about the ethical practices of its portfolio companies.

Private equity-backed companies union busting at higher rate than peers
MAY

23

2023

3G Capital's Role in Destructive Cost-Cutting at Kraft Heinz
-42.24

3G Capital, a prominent buyout firm, orchestrated aggressive cost-cutting measures during the 2015 Kraft Heinz merger, leading to severe negative impacts on supply chain robustness, corporate innovation, and regulatory accountability. These practices, including opportunistic stock sell-offs during an SEC probe, highlight unethical business practices that prioritize short-term gains over stakeholder welfare.
-60

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 19

3G Capital's aggressive cost-cutting strategy following the Kraft Heinz merger decimated supply chain capabilities and stifled innovation. This approach reflects a ruthless efficiency-driven mindset that undermines long-term business ethics and worker interests, aligning with exploitative late-stage capitalist practices.

Kraft Heinz Agrees to $450 Million Settlement Over “Destructive” Cost-Cuts Following Merger
-40

Economic and Structural Influence

March 19

Amidst SEC investigations, 3G Capital's opportunistic sale of over $1 billion in Kraft Heinz stock underscores a pattern of economic exploitation and strategic deregulation. This behavior contributes to undermining regulatory frameworks and solidifies corporate practices that prioritize profit over accountability.

Kraft Heinz Agrees to $450 Million Settlement Over “Destructive” Cost-Cuts Following Merger