The OpenSecrets profile shows that Fidelity Investments actively engages in lobbying efforts. Such activities may contribute to corporate influence over public policy, undermining democratic processes and aligning with practices that facilitate authoritarian tendencies. From a left-leaning perspective that scrutinizes corporate complicity in enabling undue political influence, this score reflects significant concerns.

Fidelity Investments Lobbying Profile • OpenSecrets

The report highlights accusations that Fidelity Investments is neglecting human rights, suggesting that the firm prioritizes profit over ethical labor practices. Such an approach not only undermines workers’ rights but also contributes to a broader environment where corporate actions can indirectly support authoritarian practices.

Fidelity, Vanguard and JPMorgan accused of ignoring human rights

OpenSecrets' documentation of Fidelity Investments' lobbying efforts indicates a sustained campaign of political spending that may be used to influence policy in favor of corporate interests. From an anti-fascist viewpoint, this behavior potentially contributes to a regulatory environment in which corporate power undermines democratic processes and enables authoritarian practices. The significant allocation of resources towards lobbying is seen as a red flag regarding the company’s complicity in supporting oppressive power structures.

Fidelity Investments Profile: Lobbying • OpenSecrets

Fidelity Investments has been called out by advocacy groups like ShareAction for not using its influence to confront serious human rights abuses. This neglect in addressing labor rights and ethical responsibilities reveals a complicity in systems that can perpetuate oppressive practices.

BlackRock, Vanguard, Fidelity among fund groups called out over failure to tackle human rights abuses

The business practices of Fidelity Investments, particularly regarding its charitable funding through Fidelity Charitable, display a lack of ethical responsibility. The organization’s adherence to a 'cause neutral' policy has allowed funds to be directed toward hate groups, reflecting poor due diligence in grant allocation and a failure to provide transparency in screening, thereby indirectly supporting extremist viewpoints and authoritarian tendencies.

Fidelity Charitable exposed for funding hate groups, activists demand disclosure

The article underscores that Fidelity Investments is among asset managers that fail to enforce or develop policies to exclude investments in areas linked to human rights abuses. This neglect of robust labor and human rights practices contributes to corporate complicity in systems that may indirectly support authoritarian policies. Given the lack of meaningful action despite public pledges, the firm's performance in the 'Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices' category is scored significantly negative.

Asset managers failing on human rights abuse, study finds

By allowing its donor-advised charitable fund to make grants to organizations that have been documented as hate groups, Fidelity Investments faces criticism for a lack of ethical oversight in its business practices. The company’s claim of being ‘cause-neutral’ is challenged by critics, who argue that such practices indirectly finance groups that contribute to discrimination and authoritarian narratives.

Fidelity charitable fund bankrolls "hate groups," critics say