Golden West Food Group

Golden West Food Group is a food manufacturer that produces a variety of value-added consumer packaged goods.

CCI Score

-10.30

0.01% April 18

Latest Event

Forced Labour Risks in Supply Chains Expose Exploitative Practices in Food Sector

A KnowTheChain report reveals that food and beverage companies, including manufacturers like Golden West Food Group, are failing to implement measures to prevent forced labour and protect vulnerable workers in their supply chains. The report highlights severe shortcomings in worker protections, with many companies scoring extremely low in areas such as collective bargaining support and remedial actions.

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Golden West Food Group is currently rated as an Enabler.

-10 to -19 CCI Score

Companies in this segment facilitate authoritarian practices while claiming neutrality. They provide resources or support that indirectly bolster oppressive regimes, thereby undermining democratic accountability without overtly endorsing the regime.

Latest Events

JUL

20

2023

Forced Labour Risks in Supply Chains Expose Exploitative Practices in Food Sector
-65.06

A KnowTheChain report reveals that food and beverage companies, including manufacturers like Golden West Food Group, are failing to implement measures to prevent forced labour and protect vulnerable workers in their supply chains. The report highlights severe shortcomings in worker protections, with many companies scoring extremely low in areas such as collective bargaining support and remedial actions.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 26

The report indicates that food and beverage companies perform poorly in protecting labor rights, especially in supporting freedom of association and remedy efforts. With scores as low as 9/100 and 6/100 in key measures, this places Golden West Food Group in a concerning position regarding its labor relations and human rights practices.

Food and beverage companies failing to protect workers from forced labour risks
-75

Supply Chain Ethics

March 26

The analysis highlights a widespread failure among food and beverage companies to conduct effective due diligence on forced labour risks in their supply chains. This lack of transparency and preventative measures points to significant ethical concerns regarding supply chain practices.

Food and beverage companies failing to protect workers from forced labour risks
JUL

01

2023

Commitment to Biodiversity and Sustainable Sourcing
66.81

Golden West Food Group has announced a comprehensive sustainability strategy focused on preserving biodiversity through responsible supplier engagement and ethical sourcing practices. Their commitment involves working closely with suppliers to promote sustainable farming practices, preserve natural ecosystems, and ensure conservation of biodiversity across their supply chains.
+80

Supply Chain Ethics

March 26

The article highlights Golden West Food Group's proactive measures to ensure sustainability within its ingredient supply chains by implementing biodiversity standards and working directly with suppliers. This reflects a strong commitment to ethical sourcing and environmental conservation, reducing risks associated with unsustainable practices. These efforts are viewed positively in the context of anti-fascist concerns, as they promote responsible corporate behavior and prevent exploitation through unethical supply chain practices.

Sustainability - Golden West Food Group
JAN

01

2022

Lobbying Profile Analysis for Golden West Food Group
-14.38

An analysis based on OpenSecrets data reveals that the entity associated with Golden West (noting a discrepancy in naming as the profile refers to Golden West Financial) has engaged in lobbying activities. Such political lobbying, documented over many years with activity reported through 2022, is concerning from an anti‑fascist perspective as it may contribute to undue corporate influence on policy and democratic processes.
-20

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 26

The report from OpenSecrets indicates a longstanding record of lobbying. Such persistent engagement in political lobbying is problematic as it can undermine democratic accountability and contribute to the concentration of corporate influence in policy-making. From an anti‑fascist perspective, these activities raise concerns about the potential for corporate complicity in structures that favor authoritarian and elitist agendas.

Golden West Financial Profile: Lobbying • OpenSecrets
DEC

06

2021

Lobbying Efforts in the Food & Beverage Industry
-28.56

An analysis of aggressive lobbying practices by major food and beverage companies, which may include Golden West Food Group, to influence policy and protect corporate interests, raising concerns over undue influence in democratic processes.
-40

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 26

The article highlights extensive lobbying expenditures by food and beverage companies to safeguard their interests, an activity that can undermine democratic accountability and facilitate policies favorable to big business at the expense of public interest. This pattern of heavy lobbying, when viewed through an anti-fascist lens, is considered a negative influence that contributes to the rise of authoritarian practices.

Where the dollars go: Lobbying a big business for large food and beverage CPGs