Merck & Co.

Merck was rated high risk largely because it has adopted race and identity-based policies and philanthropic practices that prioritize group identity over merit, and because its governance appears heavily influenced by partisan social advocacy. These factors, spanning discriminatory philanthropy, employment practices, and corporate political engagement, suggest the company has shifted focus from core business objectives toward divisive social initiatives.

• CancellationsMedium Risk
• Discriminatory PhilanthropyHigh Risk
• Employment ProtectionHigh Risk
• Advocacy BiasHigh Risk
• FundingHigh Risk
• Political ActionsHigh Risk