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Johnson & Johnson vs Zimmer Biomet

On overall TruNorth grade, Zimmer Biomet scores higher (Johnson & Johnson: C, Zimmer Biomet: C). Both graded from public records across nine values categories.

C
Johnson & Johnson
48/100
C
Zimmer Biomet
49.3/100

Political donations

Johnson & Johnson

FEC: $6K PAC donations; 42% to Republican, 58% to Democratic committees.

Zimmer Biomet

FEC: $20K PAC donations; 75% to Republican, 25% to Democratic committees.

Environment

Johnson & Johnson

CDP Climate Change: A- (2024) — leadership-band environmental disclosure with validated targets.

Zimmer Biomet

No public record found.

Labor

Johnson & Johnson

81 federal penalties totaling $25.1B since 2000 (Violation Tracker).

Zimmer Biomet

17 federal penalties totaling $1.3B since 2000 (Violation Tracker).

DEI

Johnson & Johnson

HRC Corporate Equality Index: 100/100 — Equality 100 Leader (2025). Top-rated LGBTQ+ workplace policies, benefits, and culture. JUST Capital JUST 100 — ranked #62 of Russell 1000 (2025) for treatment of workers, customers, communities, environment. 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.

Zimmer Biomet

No public record found.

Charity

Johnson & Johnson

$880M reported corporate giving in 2024 (~1.02% of revenue) via Johnson & Johnson Foundation. JUST Capital JUST 100 — ranked #62 of Russell 1000 (2025) for treatment of workers, customers, communities, environment. Drucker Institute Management Top 250 — ranked #8 (2024) on customer satisfaction, employee engagement, innovation, social responsibility, and financial strength. Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America — ranked #69 (2024).

Zimmer Biomet

$5M reported corporate giving in 2024 (~0.07% of revenue) via Zimmer Biomet Foundation. Operates the Zimmer Biomet Foundation Inc: $4.4M in charitable contributions, gifts & grants paid (FY2023, IRS Form 990-PF).

Animal testing

Johnson & Johnson

No public record found.

Zimmer Biomet

No public record found.

Firearms

Johnson & Johnson

No public record found.

Zimmer Biomet

No public record found.

Privacy

Johnson & Johnson

3 state regulator actions (NY AG, TX AG) (most recent 2026-01-01). ~$3.00B in known settlements. Attorney General James Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Pass Legislation to Protect Communities from Illicit Xylazine

Zimmer Biomet

No public record found.

Executive pay

Johnson & Johnson

CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio 360:1 (median employee pay $91,000) — SEC proxy statement (DEF 14A, 2026).

Zimmer Biomet

No public record found.

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