The Lancet

The Lancet is a prestigious peer‐reviewed medical journal known for publishing high‐impact research, reviews, and commentary in the fields of medicine and public health. It is published by Elsevier and has established itself as one of the world’s leading medical journals over its long history.

CCI Score

26.57

-0.03% April 18

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Ethical Supply Chain Practices Highlighted

The article underscores the importance of ethical sourcing, fair labor practices, and transparency in supply chains through the use of modern technologies like blockchain to trace product origins. Such practices aim to ensure a responsible, sustainable, and accountable supply chain, counteracting exploitative practices that can indirectly fuel authoritarian corporate behavior.

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The Lancet 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.

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JAN

15

2025

Ethical Supply Chain Practices Highlighted
68.23

The article underscores the importance of ethical sourcing, fair labor practices, and transparency in supply chains through the use of modern technologies like blockchain to trace product origins. Such practices aim to ensure a responsible, sustainable, and accountable supply chain, counteracting exploitative practices that can indirectly fuel authoritarian corporate behavior.
+70

Supply Chain Ethics

March 25

The article provides a comprehensive look at ethical supply chain compliance, emphasizing the need for fair wages, safe working conditions, and environmental stewardship. By promoting transparency initiatives such as supply chain mapping and blockchain integration, the piece illustrates how companies can reduce their complicity in fostering exploitative practices that undermine social justice and fuel authoritarian tendencies. This positive example of ethical business practice in supply chain management supports a high score in the Supply Chain Ethics category.

Ethical Considerations in Supply Chain Compliance
DEC

15

2024

Mass Editorial Resignations Highlight Profit-Driven Publishing Model
-65.00

In December 2024, a wave of editorial board resignations at academic journals, triggered by disputes over profit-centric practices, highlighted the problematic business model of Elsevier—which publishes The Lancet. Critics say that prioritizing shareholder profit over research integrity has compromised scholarly standards and restricted public access to vital medical research.
NOV

05

2024

The Lancet's Editorial Stance Against Authoritarian Health Policies
76.47

The Lancet published an article titled 'Trump, health, science, and the next 4 years' that expresses deep concern over Donald Trump's re-election and its potential to usher in authoritarian policies impacting global health and science. The publication's critical approach represents a proactive stand in favor of democratic accountability and anti-fascist values.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 25

The Lancet, through its editorial piece, takes a clear public stance against the authoritarian policies associated with Trump's re-election. The article's critical framing of Trump's policy directions positions the journal on the side of democratic accountability and public well-being, countering fascist tendencies. This proactive engagement in political discourse earns a positive score in the Public and Political Behavior category.

Trump, health, science, and the next 4 years - The Lancet