Chubb’s statement includes proactive supply chain ethics measures, requiring agencies and suppliers to comply with modern slavery laws. The integration of rigorous procurement questionnaires, the inclusion of robust contract terms, and periodic regulatory screenings demonstrate a commitment to ensuring that their supply chain adheres to ethical and human rights standards.

Modern Slavery Statement | Chubb

The disclosure of a $760,000 lobbying expenditure in Q4 2024 suggests a strategic effort by Chubb to influence a wide spectrum of policy areas including insurance regulation and digital trade. From a left-leaning, anti-fascist perspective, such corporate lobbying is seen as a tool to protect industry interests at the expense of democratic accountability and worker rights, thus earning a negative score.

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Chubb’s disclosure outlines active involvement in political lobbying, including PAC sponsorship and corporate contributions to state candidates and ballot initiatives. While presented as constructive engagement, such practices reinforce corporate influence in the political process, which from an anti-fascist perspective can undermine democratic accountability and worker rights.

Public Policy Engagement and Disclosure

The policy serves as a public declaration of Chubb’s responsiveness to pressure from environmental and indigenous communities. By taking a stand that aligns with scientific consensus on climate risk management, the company demonstrates a degree of political and social accountability, even though critics argue that the measures do not go far enough.

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The report details significant political contributions from Chubb through its Group PAC, documenting donations to both sides of the political spectrum. From an anti-fascist perspective, corporate involvement in political funding—even when disclosed—can bolster authoritarian alternatives by influencing policy in favor of corporate interests over worker and community rights. The support to certain Republican groups, in particular, raises red flags regarding potential complicity in undermining democratic accountability.

PDF Chubb 2022 Report on U.S. Public Policy and Political Activity

The report indicates that Chubb raised $280,702 in political contributions during the 2021-2022 cycle. From an anti-fascist perspective, such corporate contributions can be seen as a means to gain undue influence over political processes, potentially reinforcing power imbalances that may support authoritarian interests. Although the data does not specify recipients or clear endorsements of far‑right entities, the practice itself raises concerns about corporate interference in democratic governance.

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By extending its modern slavery prohibition to include suppliers, contractors, and vendors, Chubb emphasizes comprehensive supply chain ethics and due diligence, thereby curbing indirect risks and supporting ethical business practices.

PDF Chubb Global Prohibition of Modern Slavery Statement