How Does Costco Score on Supporting Democracy and DEI?
I’m not going to lie. After doing this research, I am breathing a sigh of relief. Come on, Costco. HOLD THE LINE.
Open Secrets
While the organization itself did not contribute politically in 2024, its employees did and their donations heavily favored democratic candidates.
It also appears that Costco did not engage in lobbying activities in 2024.
American Democracy Scorecard
The American Democracy Scorecard gives Costco a “B,” which is a very high score.
Goods Unite Us
I’m glad that Costco also scores high on the Campaign Finance Reform metric, which I discussed here.
Commitment to DEI
Axios recently reported that 98% of Costco shareholders voted down an anti-DEI proposal.
And DEI Watch has Costco in the Committed to DEI category.
Double Checking With Other Creators in This Space
Dear Costco, Please Hold The Line
I’m so glad that Costco is a retailer dedicated to democracy and DEI. And, since they sell gas, it’s a guilt-free place to fill up my car. SCORE!
Do you shop at Costco? What’s your favorite thing about them?
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One response to “Costco’s Commitment to Democracy and Diversity”
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[…] The American Democracy Scorecard gives Kroger a “D,” which isn’t great, but shockingly, is not the worst score for a grocer. It’s way worse than Costco, though, which I analyzed here. […]
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