Caterpillar

Manufacturing
Overall: C · 46.2/100

As of May 2026, TruNorth grades Caterpillar an overall C (46.2/100) across nine values categories. 125 federal penalties totaling $110.3M since 2000 (Violation Tracker). (source: OSHA). environmental violation: $25.6M in federal penalties (Violation Tracker). (source: EPA).

Last updated May 2026 · TruNorth (trunorthapp.com)

Political donations

USAspending.gov: ~$1.4B in federal contract obligations in FY2024 (primarily Department of Defense).

Source: usaspending-contracts

Environment

environmental violation: $25.6M in federal penalties (Violation Tracker).

Source: EPA

Labor

125 federal penalties totaling $110.3M since 2000 (Violation Tracker).

Source: OSHA · NLRB

DEI

HRC Corporate Equality Index: 100/100 — Equality 100 Leader (2025). Top-rated LGBTQ+ workplace policies, benefits, and culture. HRC Corporate Equality Index 100/100 (2025) — top-tier LGBTQ+ workplace equality rating.

Source: HRC Corporate Equality Index

Charity

$40M reported corporate giving in 2024 (~0.06% of revenue) via Caterpillar Foundation. Operates the Caterpillar Foundation: $43.5M in charitable contributions, gifts & grants paid (FY2023, IRS Form 990-PF).

Source: corporate giving disclosures · irs990pf-foundations

Animal testing

No public record found.

Firearms

No public record found.

Privacy

No public record found.

Executive pay

No public record found.

Data sources

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