Bernstein

Bernstein is an investment research company providing analysis and financial advisory services.

CCI Score

25.58

-0.02% April 18

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Bernstein Lobbying Activity Reported in 2021

Bernstein Strategy Group, a subsidiary of Bernstein, was reported by OpenSecrets to have actively engaged in lobbying activities in 2021. The lobbying reports indicate efforts to influence policy through financial and strategic means, raising concerns about corporate political influence and its potential to undermine democratic accountability.

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Bernstein is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

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Latest Events

DEC

31

2021

Bernstein Lobbying Activity Reported in 2021
-50.32

Bernstein Strategy Group, a subsidiary of Bernstein, was reported by OpenSecrets to have actively engaged in lobbying activities in 2021. The lobbying reports indicate efforts to influence policy through financial and strategic means, raising concerns about corporate political influence and its potential to undermine democratic accountability.
-70

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 28

The lobbying reports filed by Bernstein Strategy Group suggest active political lobbying efforts that may contribute to undue corporate influence in the political realm. From an anti-fascist perspective, such efforts risk skewing democratic processes in favor of profit-driven interests, potentially undermining the public good and accountability. The negative score reflects concern over the use of financial clout to shape policy outcomes that may favor authoritarian or elitist regulators.

Bernstein Strategy Group Lobbying Reports • OpenSecrets
DEC

08

2021

Bernstein Champions Anti-Modern Slavery Measures
57.15

Bernstein published an article outlining a framework for best practices to address modern slavery risks in global supply chains, encouraging investors and companies to engage in proactive risk management and improve corporate accountability.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 28

Bernstein's article emphasizes the importance of addressing modern slavery by establishing robust governance, risk identification, and action plans. By providing a framework for best practices to mitigate modern slavery risks, the company demonstrates a commitment to protecting workers' rights and enhancing human rights practices, which aligns with progressive, anti-authoritarian values.

Modern Slavery: How Investors Can Help the Victims
NOV

16

2021

Bernstein Publishes Framework for Mapping Modern Slavery Risk
53.26

Bernstein released an in‐depth framework aimed at identifying and mapping modern slavery risk within investment portfolios, emphasizing the importance of assessing supply chain exposure and protecting vulnerable populations from forced labor and related abuses.
+75

Supply Chain Ethics

March 28

The framework developed by Bernstein promotes ethical business practices by exposing modern slavery risks in global supply chains. This initiative encourages greater transparency and accountability, ensuring that companies address human rights issues in their operations, which aligns positively with anti-authoritarian and anti-exploitative values.

A Framework for Mapping Modern Slavery Risk in Investment Portfolios
OCT

13

2021

Bernstein Analysis of Modern Slavery Risk
42.21

Bernstein, an investment research firm, published an analysis on modern slavery risks in supply chains. The report highlights issues in the pig iron supply chain, including illegal deforestation and the use of slave labor in charcoal production in Brazil, urging investors to be aware of ethical sourcing and human rights violations.
+60

Supply Chain Ethics

March 28

By publishing an analysis that exposes modern slavery risks and unethical supply chain practices, Bernstein positions itself as promoting transparency and ethical responsibility among investors. Highlighting the illegal logging and slave labor issues in the pig iron supply chain aligns with anti-fascist values that protect human rights and labor practices, earning a positive score.

Modern Slavery Risk: The Investor’s View