Walgreens

WBA
3.7
Companies list

Public Statements Risk

3

CEO, Tim Wentworth, was appointed in hopes of developing the Walgreens brand into more than just a pharmacy. Walgreen's ceased Mifepristone sales in many of its locations in response to demands by Republican attorneys general in 20 states. Wentworth seems to be well known in the healthcare industry, but remains apolitical in public statements and social media content. Walgreens Boots Alliance mentions ESG on the website.

Political Contributions Risk

3

Contributes a lot politically; in the top third of sector. Contributions are relatively evenly split, with a slight leftward lean, putting it near the middle of the Consumer Staples sector by partisanship. However, contributions have been to some controversial Florida politicians, which elevates pH risk slightly.

Political Dichotomy Risk

4

Contributions are relatively evenly split between parties. Walgreens has a very politically diverse consumer base. On account of the cessation of abortion medication sales in some states, Walgreens has risked alienating pro-choice consumers who support reproductive rights. Additionally, as stated in its 10K, the industry is highly competitive, increasing the value of brand image, so any stance causing customer dissatisfaction could hurt performance and drive consumers to substitute brands.

Associational Risk

5

There are many articles regarding Walgreens' choice to stop selling abortion pills in many states, including about California cutting off all business with the company. There is also news about donations to DeSantis, Florida Lawmakers who backed the 'Don't Say Gay' bill, and anti-abortion groups. Walgreen's industry creates inherent risk in post-Roe climate.

Brand Visibility Risk

3

Brand is highly visible; competition and demand are largely driven by perceived value and price. However, as the brand name is so visible, it's still somewhat of a liability, yielding a moderate pH level.

Political Hazard (pH) Ratings Explained

A corporation’s Political Hazard Rating, or pH rating, is an overall assessment of the corporation’s likelihood of facing a material consumer boycott or investor backlash from a controversy caused by the company’s or its executives’ political activities and proclivities. The pH ratings range from 1 to 5, with a higher rating correlating with higher risk. The categories below are the components considered when setting a company’s pH rating.

Public Statements Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and the corporations’ own prior public political statements, including their frequency and whether they have tended to be, or actually have been, controversial or high-profile.

Political Dichotomy Risk

Rates the corporation based on the dichotomy, if any, between the executives’ and/or corporations’ own prior political contributions or statements and the likely political leaning of the corporation’s consumer base.

Political Contributions Risk

Rates the corporation based on the magnitude of the executives’ and/or corporations’ total political contributions to politicians and PACs, benchmarked to sector, and the weighted nature of those contributions as between political parties.

Associational Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and/or the corporation’s own prior political contributions and/or public association with particularly controversial people or high-profile politicians or PACs.

Brand Visibility Risk

Rates the corporation's risk relative to sector with higher risk being associated with higher brand visibility

Walgreens

WBA
3.7
Companies list

Public Statements Risk

3

CEO, Tim Wentworth, was appointed in hopes of developing the Walgreens brand into more than just a pharmacy. Walgreen's ceased Mifepristone sales in many of its locations in response to demands by Republican attorneys general in 20 states. Wentworth seems to be well known in the healthcare industry, but remains apolitical in public statements and social media content. Walgreens Boots Alliance mentions ESG on the website.

Political Contributions Risk

3

Contributes a lot politically; in the top third of sector. Contributions are relatively evenly split, with a slight leftward lean, putting it near the middle of the Consumer Staples sector by partisanship. However, contributions have been to some controversial Florida politicians, which elevates pH risk slightly.

Political Dichotomy Risk

4

Contributions are relatively evenly split between parties. Walgreens has a very politically diverse consumer base. On account of the cessation of abortion medication sales in some states, Walgreens has risked alienating pro-choice consumers who support reproductive rights. Additionally, as stated in its 10K, the industry is highly competitive, increasing the value of brand image, so any stance causing customer dissatisfaction could hurt performance and drive consumers to substitute brands.

Associational Risk

5

There are many articles regarding Walgreens' choice to stop selling abortion pills in many states, including about California cutting off all business with the company. There is also news about donations to DeSantis, Florida Lawmakers who backed the 'Don't Say Gay' bill, and anti-abortion groups. Walgreen's industry creates inherent risk in post-Roe climate.

Brand Visibility Risk

3

Brand is highly visible; competition and demand are largely driven by perceived value and price. However, as the brand name is so visible, it's still somewhat of a liability, yielding a moderate pH level.

Political Hazard (pH) Ratings Explained

A corporation’s Political Hazard Rating, or pH rating, is an overall assessment of the corporation’s likelihood of facing a material consumer boycott or investor backlash from a controversy caused by the company’s or its executives’ political activities and proclivities. The pH ratings range from 1 to 5, with a higher rating correlating with higher risk. The categories below are the components considered when setting a company’s pH rating.

Public Statements Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and the corporations’ own prior public political statements, including their frequency and whether they have tended to be, or actually have been, controversial or high-profile.

Political Dichotomy Risk

Rates the corporation based on the dichotomy, if any, between the executives’ and/or corporations’ own prior political contributions or statements and the likely political leaning of the corporation’s consumer base.

Political Contributions Risk

Rates the corporation based on the magnitude of the executives’ and/or corporations’ total political contributions to politicians and PACs, benchmarked to sector, and the weighted nature of those contributions as between political parties.

Associational Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and/or the corporation’s own prior political contributions and/or public association with particularly controversial people or high-profile politicians or PACs.

Brand Visibility Risk

Rates the corporation's risk relative to sector with higher risk being associated with higher brand visibility

Walgreens

WBA
3.7
Companies list

Public Statements Risk

3

CEO, Tim Wentworth, was appointed in hopes of developing the Walgreens brand into more than just a pharmacy. Walgreen's ceased Mifepristone sales in many of its locations in response to demands by Republican attorneys general in 20 states. Wentworth seems to be well known in the healthcare industry, but remains apolitical in public statements and social media content. Walgreens Boots Alliance mentions ESG on the website.

Political Contributions Risk

3

Contributes a lot politically; in the top third of sector. Contributions are relatively evenly split, with a slight leftward lean, putting it near the middle of the Consumer Staples sector by partisanship. However, contributions have been to some controversial Florida politicians, which elevates pH risk slightly.

Political Dichotomy Risk

4

Contributions are relatively evenly split between parties. Walgreens has a very politically diverse consumer base. On account of the cessation of abortion medication sales in some states, Walgreens has risked alienating pro-choice consumers who support reproductive rights. Additionally, as stated in its 10K, the industry is highly competitive, increasing the value of brand image, so any stance causing customer dissatisfaction could hurt performance and drive consumers to substitute brands.

Associational Risk

5

There are many articles regarding Walgreens' choice to stop selling abortion pills in many states, including about California cutting off all business with the company. There is also news about donations to DeSantis, Florida Lawmakers who backed the 'Don't Say Gay' bill, and anti-abortion groups. Walgreen's industry creates inherent risk in post-Roe climate.

Brand Visibility Risk

3

Brand is highly visible; competition and demand are largely driven by perceived value and price. However, as the brand name is so visible, it's still somewhat of a liability, yielding a moderate pH level.

Political Hazard (pH) Ratings Explained

A corporation’s Political Hazard Rating, or pH rating, is an overall assessment of the corporation’s likelihood of facing a material consumer boycott or investor backlash from a controversy caused by the company’s or its executives’ political activities and proclivities. The pH ratings range from 1 to 5, with a higher rating correlating with higher risk. The categories below are the components considered when setting a company’s pH rating.

Public Statements Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and the corporations’ own prior public political statements, including their frequency and whether they have tended to be, or actually have been, controversial or high-profile.

Political Dichotomy Risk

Rates the corporation based on the dichotomy, if any, between the executives’ and/or corporations’ own prior political contributions or statements and the likely political leaning of the corporation’s consumer base.

Political Contributions Risk

Rates the corporation based on the magnitude of the executives’ and/or corporations’ total political contributions to politicians and PACs, benchmarked to sector, and the weighted nature of those contributions as between political parties.

Associational Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and/or the corporation’s own prior political contributions and/or public association with particularly controversial people or high-profile politicians or PACs.

Brand Visibility Risk

Rates the corporation's risk relative to sector with higher risk being associated with higher brand visibility

Walgreens

WBA
3.7
Companies list

Public Statements Risk

3

CEO, Tim Wentworth, was appointed in hopes of developing the Walgreens brand into more than just a pharmacy. Walgreen's ceased Mifepristone sales in many of its locations in response to demands by Republican attorneys general in 20 states. Wentworth seems to be well known in the healthcare industry, but remains apolitical in public statements and social media content. Walgreens Boots Alliance mentions ESG on the website.

Political Contributions Risk

3

Contributes a lot politically; in the top third of sector. Contributions are relatively evenly split, with a slight leftward lean, putting it near the middle of the Consumer Staples sector by partisanship. However, contributions have been to some controversial Florida politicians, which elevates pH risk slightly.

Political Dichotomy Risk

4

Contributions are relatively evenly split between parties. Walgreens has a very politically diverse consumer base. On account of the cessation of abortion medication sales in some states, Walgreens has risked alienating pro-choice consumers who support reproductive rights. Additionally, as stated in its 10K, the industry is highly competitive, increasing the value of brand image, so any stance causing customer dissatisfaction could hurt performance and drive consumers to substitute brands.

Associational Risk

5

There are many articles regarding Walgreens' choice to stop selling abortion pills in many states, including about California cutting off all business with the company. There is also news about donations to DeSantis, Florida Lawmakers who backed the 'Don't Say Gay' bill, and anti-abortion groups. Walgreen's industry creates inherent risk in post-Roe climate.

Brand Visibility Risk

3

Brand is highly visible; competition and demand are largely driven by perceived value and price. However, as the brand name is so visible, it's still somewhat of a liability, yielding a moderate pH level.

Political Hazard (pH) Ratings Explained

A corporation’s Political Hazard Rating, or pH rating, is an overall assessment of the corporation’s likelihood of facing a material consumer boycott or investor backlash from a controversy caused by the company’s or its executives’ political activities and proclivities. The pH ratings range from 1 to 5, with a higher rating correlating with higher risk. The categories below are the components considered when setting a company’s pH rating.

Public Statements Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and the corporations’ own prior public political statements, including their frequency and whether they have tended to be, or actually have been, controversial or high-profile.

Political Dichotomy Risk

Rates the corporation based on the dichotomy, if any, between the executives’ and/or corporations’ own prior political contributions or statements and the likely political leaning of the corporation’s consumer base.

Political Contributions Risk

Rates the corporation based on the magnitude of the executives’ and/or corporations’ total political contributions to politicians and PACs, benchmarked to sector, and the weighted nature of those contributions as between political parties.

Associational Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and/or the corporation’s own prior political contributions and/or public association with particularly controversial people or high-profile politicians or PACs.

Brand Visibility Risk

Rates the corporation's risk relative to sector with higher risk being associated with higher brand visibility

Walgreens

WBA
3.7
Companies list

Public Statements Risk

3

CEO, Tim Wentworth, was appointed in hopes of developing the Walgreens brand into more than just a pharmacy. Walgreen's ceased Mifepristone sales in many of its locations in response to demands by Republican attorneys general in 20 states. Wentworth seems to be well known in the healthcare industry, but remains apolitical in public statements and social media content. Walgreens Boots Alliance mentions ESG on the website.

Political Contributions Risk

3

Contributes a lot politically; in the top third of sector. Contributions are relatively evenly split, with a slight leftward lean, putting it near the middle of the Consumer Staples sector by partisanship. However, contributions have been to some controversial Florida politicians, which elevates pH risk slightly.

Political Dichotomy Risk

4

Contributions are relatively evenly split between parties. Walgreens has a very politically diverse consumer base. On account of the cessation of abortion medication sales in some states, Walgreens has risked alienating pro-choice consumers who support reproductive rights. Additionally, as stated in its 10K, the industry is highly competitive, increasing the value of brand image, so any stance causing customer dissatisfaction could hurt performance and drive consumers to substitute brands.

Associational Risk

5

There are many articles regarding Walgreens' choice to stop selling abortion pills in many states, including about California cutting off all business with the company. There is also news about donations to DeSantis, Florida Lawmakers who backed the 'Don't Say Gay' bill, and anti-abortion groups. Walgreen's industry creates inherent risk in post-Roe climate.

Brand Visibility Risk

3

Brand is highly visible; competition and demand are largely driven by perceived value and price. However, as the brand name is so visible, it's still somewhat of a liability, yielding a moderate pH level.

Political Hazard (pH) Ratings Explained

A corporation’s Political Hazard Rating, or pH rating, is an overall assessment of the corporation’s likelihood of facing a material consumer boycott or investor backlash from a controversy caused by the company’s or its executives’ political activities and proclivities. The pH ratings range from 1 to 5, with a higher rating correlating with higher risk. The categories below are the components considered when setting a company’s pH rating.

Public Statements Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and the corporations’ own prior public political statements, including their frequency and whether they have tended to be, or actually have been, controversial or high-profile.

Political Dichotomy Risk

Rates the corporation based on the dichotomy, if any, between the executives’ and/or corporations’ own prior political contributions or statements and the likely political leaning of the corporation’s consumer base.

Political Contributions Risk

Rates the corporation based on the magnitude of the executives’ and/or corporations’ total political contributions to politicians and PACs, benchmarked to sector, and the weighted nature of those contributions as between political parties.

Associational Risk

Rates the corporation based on its executives’ and/or the corporation’s own prior political contributions and/or public association with particularly controversial people or high-profile politicians or PACs.

Brand Visibility Risk

Rates the corporation's risk relative to sector with higher risk being associated with higher brand visibility

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