Sage Group

Sage Group is a global leader in business management solutions, particularly known for its innovative accounting and payroll software that helps businesses of all sizes streamline their financial operations.

CCI Score

44.52

June 19

Latest Event

Sage Group 2024 Political Contributions Overview

Sage Group LLC's campaign finance profile for the 2024 cycle shows contributions amounting to $114,739 with no recorded lobbying or outside spending, as reported by OpenSecrets.

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Sage Group is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

Latest Events

FEB

06

2025

Sage Group 2024 Political Contributions Overview
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Sage Group LLC's campaign finance profile for the 2024 cycle shows contributions amounting to $114,739 with no recorded lobbying or outside spending, as reported by OpenSecrets.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

June 18

The data indicates that Sage Group made political contributions of $114,739 during the 2024 cycle without engaging in lobbying or outside spending. There is no evidence that these contributions were used to support authoritarian or far‐right agendas, leading to a neutral assessment under the Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts category.

Sage Group LLC Profile: Summary
JUN

03

2024

SAGE Supports Union Recognition Request
72.07

On June 3, 2024, SAGE responded to a request from its staff to voluntarily recognize SAGE Workers Union, affirming its commitment to supporting workers' right to unionize and agreeing to initiate recognition procedures once majority support is confirmed.
+80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

June 18

SAGE's response to the union recognition request demonstrates strong support for labor rights and fair representation. The company's proactive stance in affirming the right to unionize, and willingness to negotiate a card check process, reflects a positive approach to worker relations and ethical labor practices.

SAGE’s Response to Request for Voluntary Recognition
JAN

01

2024

Sage Group LLC Lacks Federal Lobbying Activities
25.91

OpenSecrets data indicates that Sage Group LLC has not reported lobbying the federal government for the period from 1998 to 2024, suggesting a lower risk of political influence that could reinforce authoritarian policies.
+30

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

June 18

The absence of reported federal lobbying activities, as documented by OpenSecrets, points toward Sage Group LLC refraining from influencing political processes. This lack of engagement reduces the risk of leveraging corporate power to support authoritarian policies, which is positively evaluated from an anti-fascist perspective.

Sage Group LLC Profile: Lobbying
FEB

01

2023

Sage’s Transparent Public Affairs Strategy
47.29

Sage Group’s investor relations page details its public affairs approach that emphasizes transparent, ethical political engagement. The company’s strategy includes a dedicated public affairs team, clear governance policies, and a refusal to engage in partisan political donations or accept gifts, ensuring that their political activities remain neutral and supportive of business-friendly policies for small and medium-sized enterprises.
+60

Public and Political Behavior

June 18

Sage Group demonstrates a strong commitment to transparent and ethical public and political behavior. By clearly outlining its responsibilities, maintaining neutrality in political engagements, and enforcing strict governance and anti-corruption measures—including a refusal to engage in partisan contributions—the company actively works against the influence of authoritarian practices. This proactive stance, which centers on enabling small and medium-sized businesses through informed public policy debates, earns a positive rating in the Public and Political Behavior category.

Sage Investor Relations
NOV

21

2017

Sage Warns of China Censorship Pressures
32.80

Sage Group issued a warning regarding potential censorship in China, suggesting it may need to censor its content or exit the market if pressured by authoritarian demands. This public statement highlights the company's stance in favor of free expression and against state-imposed censorship.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

June 18

Sage Group's public warning about potential censorship pressures in China indicates a commitment to resisting authoritarian controls and protecting free expression, which aligns with anti-fascist, democratic values. This stance opposes state-imposed censorship and supports corporate accountability in political matters.

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