BlackRock vs Vanguard
On overall TruNorth grade, BlackRock scores higher (BlackRock: B, Vanguard: C). Both graded from public records across nine values categories.
Political donations
FEC: $80K PAC donations; 58% to Republican, 42% to Democratic committees.
FEC: $36K PAC donations; 53% to Republican, 47% to Democratic committees.
Environment
Net Zero Asset Managers active member (signed 2021) under Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) umbrella.
Net Zero Asset Managers withdrew 2022 (signed 2021) under Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) umbrella.
Labor
9 federal penalties totaling $30.0M since 2000 (Violation Tracker).
8 federal penalties totaling $181.2M since 2000 (Violation Tracker).
DEI
HRC Corporate Equality Index: 100/100 — Equality 100 Leader (2025). Top-rated LGBTQ+ workplace policies, benefits, and culture. Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index member (2024) — transparent on female leadership, equal pay, inclusive culture. HRC Corporate Equality Index 100/100 (2025) — top-tier LGBTQ+ workplace equality rating.
No public record found.
Charity
$130M reported corporate giving in 2024 (~0.67% of revenue) via BlackRock Foundation. Operates the The Blackrock Charitable Foundation: $30.4M in charitable contributions, gifts & grants paid (FY2023, IRS Form 990-PF).
$15M reported corporate giving in 2024 (~0.02% of revenue).
Animal testing
No public record found.
No public record found.
Firearms
No public record found.
No public record found.
Privacy
CFPB consumer complaints: 23 on record; 4% timely response rate.
CFPB consumer complaints: 75 on record (4 in past 12mo); 47% timely response rate.
Executive pay
CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio 245:1 (median employee pay $153,770) — SEC proxy statement (DEF 14A, 2026).
ASIC enforcement: Greenwashing (2024-09-25). A$12.9M in penalties.
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