Edwards Lifesciences vs Medtronic
On overall TruNorth grade, Edwards Lifesciences scores higher (Edwards Lifesciences: C, Medtronic: F). Both graded from public records across nine values categories.
Political donations
FEC: $43K PAC donations; 58% to Republican, 42% to Democratic committees.
FEC: $29K PAC donations; 41% to Republican, 59% to Democratic committees.
Environment
hazardous waste Violation: $250K in federal penalties (Violation Tracker).
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Labor
2 federal penalties totaling $269K since 2000 (Violation Tracker).
46 federal penalties totaling $531.4M since 2000 (Violation Tracker).
DEI
EEO-1 workforce demographics on federal record (FY2020, DOL OFCCP FOIA release): 6,546 US employees — 56% women, 60.3% racial/ethnic minorities; management 38.4% women, 39.6% minorities.
EEO-1 workforce demographics on federal record (FY2020, DOL OFCCP FOIA release): 37,361 US employees — 46% women, 34.7% racial/ethnic minorities; management 41% women, 24.1% minorities.
Charity
$15M reported corporate giving in 2024 (~0.29% of revenue) via Edwards Lifesciences Foundation. Operates the Edwards Lifesciences Foundation: $9.2M in charitable contributions, gifts & grants paid (FY2023, IRS Form 990-PF).
$75M reported corporate giving in 2024 (~0.23% of revenue) via Medtronic Foundation.
Animal testing
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Firearms
No public record found.
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Privacy
No public record found.
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Executive pay
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