VINCI

VINCI is a global player in construction and concessions, focusing on infrastructure development and management.

CCI Score

-53.31

0.03% April 18

Latest Event

Vinci Forced Labor Indictment in Qatar

A French court confirmed the indictment of Vinci Construction Grands Projets for forced labor, substandard working and housing conditions, and underpayment on its Qatar construction sites—highlighting severe labor rights violations.

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VINCI is currently rated as a Quisling.

-44 to -59 CCI Score

These companies are fully aligned with authoritarian regimes. They not only support but also enforce oppressive policies, playing a significant role in the regime’s operational apparatus and contributing directly to its consolidation of power.

Latest Events

JUL

05

2024

Vinci Forced Labor Indictment in Qatar
-73.94

A French court confirmed the indictment of Vinci Construction Grands Projets for forced labor, substandard working and housing conditions, and underpayment on its Qatar construction sites—highlighting severe labor rights violations.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 26

The indictment against Vinci for forced labor in Qatar exposes grave breaches in labor rights and human dignity. The confirmed charges of reduction to servitude, forced labor, and unsafe working and housing conditions represent a clear deviation from ethical business practices, contributing to systemic exploitation that can underpin authoritarian economic models.

French Court confirms Vinci's indictment for forced labour on Qatar construction sites
JUL

01

2024

Vinci Subsidiary Investigated for Forced Labour in Qatar
-73.86

An investigation in July 2024 confirmed that a Vinci subsidiary in Qatar was employing migrant workers under conditions resembling forced labour, highlighting severe labor rights abuses ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 26

The investigation revealed that a Vinci subsidiary in Qatar exploited migrant workers by subjecting them to extremely poor working and living conditions, such as working in extreme heat without adequate water or shade, retaining passports, and providing substandard accommodation. This not only represents a violation of labor rights but also aligns with broader patterns of corporate complicity in authoritarian practices and exploitation.

Vinci subsidiary under investigation for forced labour in Qatar World Cup
OCT

01

2023

Investigation into VINCI's Alleged Bribery in Russia Contract
-51.39

French authorities have launched a corruption probe into allegations that VINCI engaged in bribery to secure a major infrastructure project linking Moscow to St. Petersburg, raising serious concerns about its ethical business practices.
-60

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 26

VINCI is under investigation for alleged bribery related to its Russia contract, a matter that calls into question its commitment to ethical business practices. The corruption allegations suggest a willingness to engage in unethical behavior that not only violates principles of transparent business conduct but could also indirectly support authoritarian regimes by facilitating corrupt practices in politically sensitive markets.

France to probe Vinci corruption allegations over Russia contract
JUN

12

2022

Vinci Accused Of Labor Violations on Qatar Construction Contracts
-60.14

A French NGO, Sherpa, has accused Vinci of violating migrant workers’ rights on Qatar construction contracts, highlighting serious concerns over labor practices and worker safety in their overseas projects.
-80

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

March 26

The article details allegations concerning labor rights violations and poor working conditions impacting migrant workers. Such practices raise serious ethical and human rights concerns, contributing to authoritarian tendencies by enabling companies to sidestep labor protections in pursuit of profit.

Vinci Accused Of Labor Violations on Qatar Construction Contracts
JAN

01

2008

Investigation into Vinci bribery allegations over Russia contract
-7.20

French prosecutors have launched an investigation into allegations that Vinci engaged in bribery to secure a $1.5bn Russia toll road contract. The inquiry raises concerns about corrupt business practices and potential complicity with authoritarian economic manipulation.
-40

Public and Political Behavior

March 26

The bribery allegations indicate a misuse of political influence to secure lucrative government contracts, suggesting that Vinci may be engaging in practices that undermine democratic norms and bolster authoritarian agendas.

France to probe Vinci corruption allegations over Russia contract [Subscription required]
-50

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

March 26

The corruption and bribery allegations against Vinci suggest a serious breach of ethical business practices. Such behavior not only undermines corporate responsibility but also has broader implications for democratic accountability and ethical governance.

France to probe Vinci corruption allegations over Russia contract [Subscription required]
-30

Economic and Structural Influence

March 26

The manipulation of the tender process, as alleged by investigations, suggests that Vinci may have engaged in economic collusion that favors authoritarian interests by undermining competitive fairness and democratic oversight in major infrastructure projects.

France to probe Vinci corruption allegations over Russia contract [Subscription required]