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H Mart

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United States

70 Locations

H Mart is a grocery store chain specializing in Asian foods, offering a wide variety of fresh produce, meat, and packaged goods from various Asian countries. Known for its vibrant and diverse selection, H Mart caters to both specific cultural culinary needs and general grocery shopping.

CCI Score

CCI Score: H Mart

-2.28

Latest Event

H Mart Reports No Lobbying Activity in 2024 Election Cycle

OpenSecrets data indicates that H Mart did not report any lobbying efforts during the 2024 election cycle. This absence of political lobbying suggests that the company is not seeking undue influence in policy-making processes that could potentially fuel authoritarian practices.

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BYSTANDER

H Mart is currently rated as a Bystander.

-1 to -4 CCI Score
Companies scoring here do little to oppose authoritarianism. Their inaction results in a passive endorsement of the status quo, as they neither actively resist oppression nor contribute to overt support for it.

Latest Events

  • H Mart Reports No Lobbying Activity in 2024 Election Cycle Logo
    APR
    24
    2025

    OpenSecrets data indicates that H Mart did not report any lobbying efforts during the 2024 election cycle. This absence of political lobbying suggests that the company is not seeking undue influence in policy-making processes that could potentially fuel authoritarian practices.

  • +50

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    June 18

    By not engaging in lobbying reported during the 2024 election cycle, H Mart avoids potential involvement in the manipulations of political processes. This restraint is viewed positively from an anti-fascist perspective as it reduces the risk of supporting authoritarian agendas through corporate influence.

    H Mart Profile: Summary

  • H Mart Political Contributions Profile Logo
    FEB
    06
    2025

    The OpenSecrets profile for H Mart reports campaign finance totals of $163,165 in the 2024 cycle with no lobbying or outside spending recorded. This data, released by the FEC on February 06, 2025, provides insight into H Mart’s political contributions without evidence of support for far‐right lobbying efforts.

  • +5

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    June 18

    The reported political contribution of $163,165 is modest and, coupled with a complete absence of lobbying and outside spending, does not suggest active support for authoritarian or far-right agendas. From an anti-fascist perspective, this neutral engagement is slightly positive because it does not divert resources to bolster autocratic interests.

    H Mart Profile: Summary

  • H Mart Reports No Political Spending in 2024 Cycle Logo
    FEB
    06
    2025

    According to FEC data released on February 06, 2025, H Mart reported no outside spending in the 2024 election cycle, indicating an absence of financial contributions that could potentially support authoritarian political agendas. This information was reported by OpenSecrets, highlighting the company's political transparency.

  • +30

    Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

    June 18

    H Mart's lack of outside spending in the 2024 election cycle demonstrates that the company is not using its resources to financially influence political processes or support potential authoritarian agendas. This absence of political donations reflects positively on its public and political behavior in an anti-fascist context.

    H Mart Profile: Summary

  • H Mart Non-response to Forced Labour Allegations in Seafood Supply Chain Logo
    OCT
    01
    2023

    H Mart has not responded to allegations raised by NGOs regarding the use of forced labour involving Uyghur and migrant workers in its seafood supply chains, highlighting gaps in its labor rights and supply chain accountability practices.

  • -55

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    June 18

    H Mart’s failure to respond to serious allegations of forced labour and migrant worker abuse indicates a neglect of its responsibilities in ensuring fair labor practices, reflecting a disregard for human rights in its operational practices.

    H Mart non-response to Uyghur forced labour & migrant worker abuse in seafood supply chains

  • -60

    Supply Chain Ethics

    June 18

    The absence of a proactive response from H Mart in addressing forced labour claims in its seafood supply chain raises ethical concerns regarding its oversight of supplier practices and accountability in supply chain ethics.

    H Mart non-response to Uyghur forced labour & migrant worker abuse in seafood supply chains

  • H Mart Wage Theft Settlement Logo
    OCT
    19
    2022

    H Mart reached a legal settlement with former warehouse workers and drivers who claimed wage theft, recovering $118,000 after allegedly deducting wages for unauthorized break times.

  • -60

    Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

    June 18

    The settlement over wage theft indicates problematic labor practices at H Mart. Despite the recovery for workers, the company’s deductions for undocumented break times represent a significant breach of fair labor standards, reflecting a negative impact on worker rights.

    H Mart Warehouse Workers and Drivers Recover $118,000 in Their Wage Theft Case

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