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Berkshire Hathaway

NYSE: BRK-B, BRK-A · SEC CIK 0001067983 · Wikidata Q217583 · Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance · Omaha, NE

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CSWH grade, method v1.1, based on the records listed

Grade D, 54 out of 100

Method v1.1, as of Oct 29, 2026. How we grade.

graded on 16 of 20 indicators
Employees
387,800 (SEC 10-K, Mar 2, 2026)
Revenue
$371,444,000,000 (SEC XBRL, 2025)

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CategoryGradeCoverage
Economic systems, wealth and laborGrade A, 91 out of 1005 indicators with data · 6 of 6 causes graded
Healthcare, education and social welfareGrade A, 100 out of 1002 indicators with data · 4 of 4 causes graded
Race, identity and social justiceGrade A, 100 out of 1002 indicators with data · 5 of 6 causes graded
Immigration and border policyGrade D, 50 out of 1001 indicators with data · 3 of 3 causes graded
Criminal justice, policing and public safetyGrade D, 50 out of 1001 indicators with data · 1 of 1 causes graded
Climate, energy and environmental policyGrade F, 25 out of 1004 indicators with data · 4 of 4 causes graded
Foreign policy, military and international affairsGrade A, 100 out of 1001 indicators with data · 2 of 2 causes graded
Political institutions and democratic restructuringNo gradeNot graded: no public record links companies to these causes
Radical structural and revolutionary positionsGrade A, 100 out of 1001 indicators with data · 1 of 1 causes graded
Economic systems, wealth and labor Grade A, 91 out of 100

Causes

  • Democratic socialism — Not graded: no company record measures this. Employee-ownership plans in Form 5500 data are a possible later addition and were not checked
  • Wealth redistribution Grade A, 90 out of 100 (Effective income-tax rate)
  • Wealth taxes Grade A, 90 out of 100 (Effective income-tax rate)
  • Public ownership of industries — Not graded: no company record measures this. Employee-ownership plans in Form 5500 data are a possible later addition and were not checked
  • Stronger labor unions Grade A, 98 out of 100 (Union-rights findings)
  • Living minimum wage Grade B, 80 out of 100 (Median employee pay, Wage theft found)
  • Guaranteed employment — Not graded: no company record measures this. Employee-ownership plans in Form 5500 data are a possible later addition and were not checked
  • Shorter workweek Grade B, 80 out of 100 (Overtime back wages found)
  • Worker ownership — Not graded: no company record measures this. Employee-ownership plans in Form 5500 data are a possible later addition and were not checked
  • Anti-corporate concentration Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Antitrust and consumer-protection actions)
  • Corporate responsibility — Not graded yet: this cause was added after method v1.0; which company indicators count for it is a method v1.1 decision

Indicators

Effective income-tax rate C-ECO-1 Grade A, 90 out of 100

Income-tax expense $59,033,000,000 / pre-tax income $313,001,000,000 = 18.9% (FY2023-FY2025, 3 years)

Effective income-tax rate: 3 records from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, from 2023 to 2025.

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Records about Effective income-tax rate
DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
Dec 31, 2025U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2025-12-31: income-tax expense (benefit) $15,199,000,000; income before income taxes $82,459,000,000 (XBRL)$15,199,000,000Source recordOct 27, 2026matched by SEC CIKReport an error
Dec 31, 2024U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2024-12-31: income-tax expense (benefit) $20,815,000,000; income before income taxes $110,376,000,000 (XBRL)$20,815,000,000Source recordOct 27, 2026matched by SEC CIKReport an error
Dec 31, 2023U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Form 10-K, fiscal year ended 2023-12-31: income-tax expense (benefit) $23,019,000,000; income before income taxes $120,166,000,000 (XBRL)$23,019,000,000Source recordOct 27, 2026matched by SEC CIKReport an error

Union-rights findings C-LAB-3 Grade A, 98 out of 100

4 findings = 0.103 per 10,000 employees; 79 charges shown as allegations, not scored

Union-rights findings: 4 records from the National Labor Relations Board, from 2021 to 2023. Outcomes as recorded: Informal Settlement (3), Compliance w/BO (1).

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Records about Union-rights findings
DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
Apr 25, 2023National Labor Relations Board NLRB case 12-CA-316797, Union Tank Car Company, Valdosta, GA: unfair labor practice charge filed 2023-04-25; closed 2024-08-22: Informal SettlementInformal SettlementSource recordOct 26, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error
Dec 30, 2022National Labor Relations Board NLRB case 03-CA-309617, Government Employees Insurance Company, Getzville, NY: unfair labor practice charge filed 2022-12-30; closed 2024-11-14: Compliance w/BOCompliance w/BOSource recordOct 26, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error
May 19, 2022National Labor Relations Board NLRB case 19-CA-296149, Forest River, Independence, OR: unfair labor practice charge filed 2022-05-19; closed 2024-02-22: Informal SettlementInformal SettlementSource recordOct 26, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error
Jul 20, 2021National Labor Relations Board NLRB case 10-CA-280137, FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL, INC., Savannah, GA: unfair labor practice charge filed 2021-07-20; closed 2022-01-24: Informal SettlementInformal SettlementSource recordOct 26, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error

Allegations about Union-rights findings: shown, not scored. These are charges, complaints or pending cases. They are listed for information and never lower a grade.

Union-rights findings: 79 allegations from the National Labor Relations Board, from 2021 to 2026. Outcomes as recorded: status: Open (12), closed: Dismissal Non-adjusted (16), closed: Withdrawal Adjusted (31), closed: Withdrawal Non-adjusted (20).

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The newest 5 of 79 allegations about Union-rights findings
DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
Sep 29, 2026National Labor Relations BoardAllegation NLRB case 31-CA-396042, See's Candies Inc, Los Angeles, CA: unfair labor practice charge filed 2026-09-29; status Open; the allegations are not a finding. Alleged: 8(a)(5) Refusal to Bargain/Bad Faith Bargaining (incl'g surface bargaining/direct dealing); 8(a)(1) Interrogation (including Polling); 8(a)(1) Coercive Actions (Surveillance, etc)status: OpenSource recordOct 26, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error
Sep 14, 2026National Labor Relations BoardAllegation NLRB case 09-CA-394964, PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS, LLC D/B/A PILOT FLYING J, PILOT COMPANY, TARTAN, Shively, KY: unfair labor practice charge filed 2026-09-14; status Open; the allegations are not a finding. Alleged: 8(a)(3) Discharge (Including Layoff and Refusal to Hire (not salting)); 8(a)(1) Interrogation (including Polling)status: OpenSource recordOct 26, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error
Aug 20, 2026National Labor Relations BoardAllegation NLRB case 20-CA-393746, FlightSafety International, Travis Afb, CA: unfair labor practice charge filed 2026-08-20; closed 2026-10-05: Dismissal Non-adjusted; the allegations are not a finding. Alleged: 8(a)(5) Refusal to Furnish Informationclosed: Dismissal Non-adjustedSource recordOct 26, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error
Aug 13, 2026National Labor Relations BoardAllegation NLRB case 21-CA-392793, See's Candies Inc., Carson, CA: unfair labor practice charge filed 2026-08-13; status Open; the allegations are not a finding. Alleged: 8(a)(5) Refusal to Recognize; 8(a)(5) Refusal to Furnish Information; 8(a)(3) Discharge (Including Layoff and Refusal to Hire (not salting))status: OpenSource recordOct 26, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error
Jul 6, 2026National Labor Relations BoardAllegation NLRB case 21-CA-390098, BHE Renewables, LLC, Calipatria, CA: unfair labor practice charge filed 2026-07-06; closed 2026-09-16: Withdrawal Adjusted; the allegations are not a findingclosed: Withdrawal AdjustedSource recordOct 26, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error

All 79 allegations about Union-rights findings, newest first, 50 to a page, each with its source.

Median employee pay C-LAB-5Not extracted yet

Not extracted yet: the proxy statement does not give this in a form the parser reads; it is in the hand-entry queue

Median employee pay: 1 record from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, dated Mar 13, 2026.

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Records about Median employee pay
DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
Mar 13, 2026U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed 2026-03-13: CEO pay ratio 4:1—Source recordOct 23, 2026matched by SEC CIKReport an error

Wage theft found C-LAB-2 Grade B, 80 out of 100

$4,669 in 2 cases = $12 per 1,000 employees

Wage theft found: 2 records from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, from 2023 to 2025; the amounts total $4,669. Outcomes as recorded: no back wages computed (1), back wages computed (1).

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Records about Wage theft found
DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
Mar 23, 2025U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Wage and Hour Division compliance action, case 2004242, Clearfield Cones, Inc. (Dairy Queen), Clearfield, PA, findings 2023-04-02 to 2025-03-23: back wages $0; civil money penalties $4,209$4,209 · no back wages computedSource recordOct 27, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error
Jan 29, 2023U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Wage and Hour Division compliance action, case 1977545, The Buffalo News Incorporated (The Buffalo News), Buffalo, NY, findings 2023-01-23 to 2023-01-29: back wages $459 for 1 employees (overtime $459); civil money penalties $0$459 · back wages computedSource recordOct 27, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error

Overtime back wages found C-LAB-2-OT Grade B, 80 out of 100

$459 in 1 cases = $1 per 1,000 employees

Overtime back wages found: 1 record from the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, dated Jan 29, 2023; the amounts total $459.

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Records about Overtime back wages found
DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
Jan 29, 2023U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division Wage and Hour Division compliance action, case 1977545, The Buffalo News Incorporated (The Buffalo News), Buffalo, NY, findings 2023-01-23 to 2023-01-29: back wages $459 for 1 employees (overtime $459); civil money penalties $0$459 · back wages computedSource recordOct 27, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error

Antitrust and consumer-protection actions C-ECO-3 Grade A, 100 out of 100

No records found. No resolved cases found (2021 on)

Serious workplace-safety violations C-LAB-1 Grade A, 100 out of 100

1 weighted serious, willful and repeat violations and fatality inspections = 0.003 per 1,000 employees

Serious workplace-safety violations: 1 record from the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, dated Feb 16, 2021.

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Records about Serious workplace-safety violations
DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
Feb 16, 2021U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA fatality/catastrophe inspection 345150221 at RUSSELL BRANDS LLC, Montgomery, AL, opened 2021-02-16: no violations cited; current penalty $0; case closed 2021-07-08$0 · no violations citedSource recordOct 27, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error

Mine-safety violations (mining companies only) C-LAB-6Not covered

MSHA covers mines; this company is not a mining company

Healthcare, education and social welfare Grade A, 100 out of 100

Causes

  • Medicare for All Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Private health-insurance business)
  • Elimination of private health insurance Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Private health-insurance business)
  • Tuition-free public college — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
  • Student debt cancellation Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Consumer-finance enforcement)
  • Public or social housing — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
  • Universal rent control — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
  • Universal childcare — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
  • Guaranteed basic income — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
  • Free or subsidized public transit — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
  • Tenant power — Not graded: no national open data ties companies to this. Corporate-landlord data exists only city by city
  • Broad debt cancellation Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Consumer-finance enforcement)
  • Food safety — Not graded on the company card: food brands are graded on the food report card

Indicators

Private health-insurance business C-HLT-1 Grade A, 100 out of 100

No private health-insurance business (based on the company's line of business)

Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).

Private health-insurance business: 1 record from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, dated Oct 27, 2026.

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Records about Private health-insurance business
DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
Oct 27, 2026U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC industry code (SIC) 6331: Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance—Source recordOct 27, 2026the company's own SEC recordReport an error

Consumer-finance enforcement C-FIN-1 Grade A, 100 out of 100

No records found. No enforcement actions found (2021 on)

Race, identity and social justice Grade A, 100 out of 100

Causes

Indicators

Discrimination findings: race C-EQ-1-RACE Grade A, 100 out of 100

No records found. No resolved EEOC suits found (2021 on)

Publishes its EEO-1 workforce data C-EQ-3Not checked yet

Not checked yet (checked by hand each year)

Discrimination findings: sexual orientation and gender identity C-EQ-1-SOGI Grade A, 100 out of 100

No records found. No resolved EEOC suits found (2021 on)

Violations on or near tribal lands C-ENV-7 Grade A, 100 out of 100

No records found. No federal enforcement cases with penalties found (2021 on)

Women in leadership C-EQ-2Not extracted yet

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Women in leadership: 1 record from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, dated Mar 13, 2026.

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Records about Women in leadership
DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
Mar 13, 2026U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed 2026-03-13: CEO pay ratio 4:1—Source recordOct 23, 2026matched by SEC CIKReport an error

Discrimination findings: sex C-EQ-1-SEX Grade A, 99 out of 100

1 resolved suits = 0.026 per 10,000 employees

Discrimination findings: sex: 1 record from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, dated Jun 26, 2026; the amounts total $2,800,000.

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Records about Discrimination findings: sex
DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
Jun 26, 2026U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC press release, 2026-06-26: "LeachGarner to Pay $2.8 Million in EEOC Pay Discrimination Suit"$2,800,000 · settledSource recordOct 27, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error

Allegations about Discrimination findings: sex: shown, not scored. These are charges, complaints or pending cases. They are listed for information and never lower a grade.

Discrimination findings: sex: 1 allegation from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, dated May 9, 2023.

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Allegations about Discrimination findings: sex
DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
May 9, 2023U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionAllegation EEOC press release, 2023-05-09: "EEOC Sues LeachGarner for Sex Discrimination" (suit filed; the allegations are not resolved)suit filed; the allegations are not resolvedSource recordOct 27, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error
Immigration and border policy Grade D, 50 out of 100

Causes

  • Abolish ICE Grade D, 50 out of 100 (Immigration-enforcement contracts)
  • Broad immigration amnesty — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • End immigrant detention Grade D, 50 out of 100 (Immigration-enforcement contracts)
  • Decriminalize migration — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • End mass deportations Grade D, 50 out of 100 (Immigration-enforcement contracts)
  • Immigrant access to public services — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Eliminate visa caps and quotas — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Open borders — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause

Indicators

Immigration-enforcement contracts C-GOV-1 Grade D, 50 out of 100

$13,000,507 obligated in 4 awards (other services; largest year $3,396,974; based on the company's line of business)

Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).

Immigration-enforcement contracts: 4 records from the Department of Homeland Security, from 2021 to 2024; the amounts total $13,000,507. Outcomes as recorded: $3,023,478.01 obligated (FY2024) (1), $3,293,305.44 obligated (FY2023) (1), $3,396,973.75 obligated (FY2022) (1), $3,286,750.00 obligated (FY2021) (1).

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Records about Immigration-enforcement contracts
DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
Aug 13, 2024Department of Homeland Security USAspending: $3,023,478.01 obligated in fiscal year 2024 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC under award 70B02C24F00000130 (4 actions); latest action described as "MOD TO FULLY FUND CONTRACT FOR TRAINING CLASSES FROM AUGUST 1, 2024 - JANUARY 31, 2025"$3,023,478 · $3,023,478.01 obligated (FY2024)Source recordOct 27, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Apr 26, 2023Department of Homeland Security USAspending: $3,293,305.44 obligated in fiscal year 2023 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC under award 70B02C23F00000157 (3 actions); latest action described as "MODIFICATION TO FUND AIRCRAFT PILOT TRAINING COURSES THRU THE END OF ORDERING PERIOD 2, JANUARY 31, 2024"$3,293,305 · $3,293,305.44 obligated (FY2023)Source recordOct 27, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Sep 29, 2022Department of Homeland Security USAspending: $3,396,973.75 obligated in fiscal year 2022 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC under award 70B02C22F00000151 (7 actions); latest action described as "ADMIN MOD TO CHANGE COR AND IPP INVOICE APPROVER"$3,396,974 · $3,396,973.75 obligated (FY2022)Source recordOct 27, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
May 7, 2021Department of Homeland Security USAspending: $3,286,750.00 obligated in fiscal year 2021 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to FLIGHTSAFETY INTERNATIONAL INC under award 70B02C21F00000086 (2 actions); latest action described as "MODIFICATION TO ADD REMAINING BASE PERIOD FUNDING FROM MARCH 1, 2021 - JANUARY 31, 2022"$3,286,750 · $3,286,750.00 obligated (FY2021)Source recordOct 27, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Criminal justice, policing and public safety Grade D, 50 out of 100

Causes

  • Police abolition — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Defund or reallocate police budgets — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Prison abolition Grade D, 50 out of 100 (Prison and detention contracts)
  • End cash bail — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause (bail-bond firms are rarely SEC filers)
  • Drug decriminalization — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • End mandatory minimums — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • End qualified immunity — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Prisoner voting rights — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Civilian oversight of police — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Gun violence — Not graded yet: this cause was added after method v1.0, and no company record has been chosen for it

Indicators

Prison and detention contracts C-GOV-2 Grade D, 50 out of 100

$393,038 obligated in 4 awards (other services; largest year $208,592; based on the company's line of business)

Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).

Prison and detention contracts: 4 records from the Department of Justice, from 2021 to 2026; the amounts total $393,038. Outcomes as recorded: $148,807.40 obligated (FY2026) (1), $29,355.32 obligated (FY2025) (1), $208,591.54 obligated (FY2022) (1), $6,283.45 obligated (FY2021) (1).

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Records about Prison and detention contracts
DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
May 5, 2026Department of Justice USAspending: $148,807.40 obligated in fiscal year 2026 by Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons to MID AMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY under award 15B41626P00000009 (5 actions); latest action described as "FY26 P4 MIDAMERICAN NATURAL GAS SERVICES"$148,807 · $148,807.40 obligated (FY2026)Source recordOct 27, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Aug 1, 2025Department of Justice USAspending: $29,355.32 obligated in fiscal year 2025 by Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons to MID AMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY under award 15B41625P00000038 (3 actions); latest action described as "FY25 P4 MIDAMERICAN NATURAL GAS SERVICES"$29,355 · $29,355.32 obligated (FY2025)Source recordOct 27, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Sep 22, 2022Department of Justice USAspending: $208,591.54 obligated in fiscal year 2022 by Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons to MID AMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY under award 15B41621P00000190 (11 actions); latest action described as "FPC YANKTON, SD NATURAL GAS UTILITY SERVICE FY 22."$208,592 · $208,591.54 obligated (FY2022)Source recordOct 27, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Sep 24, 2021Department of Justice USAspending: $6,283.45 obligated in fiscal year 2021 by Federal Prison System / Bureau of Prisons to MID AMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY under award 15B41621PWP410003 (6 actions); latest action described as "FPC YANKTON, SD NATURAL GAS UTILITY SERVICE FY 21. OCTOBER 1, 2020 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2021."$6,283 · $6,283.45 obligated (FY2021)Source recordOct 27, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Climate, energy and environmental policy Grade F, 25 out of 100

Causes

Indicators

Greenhouse-gas emissions C-ENV-4 Grade F, 20 out of 100

53,083,761 tonnes CO2e in 2023 = 142,911.9 per $1 billion of revenue

Greenhouse-gas emissions: 129 records from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, all dated Dec 31, 2023.

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The newest 5 of 129 records about Greenhouse-gas emissions
DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
Dec 31, 2023U.S. Environmental Protection Agency GHGRP 2023: Johns Manville, McPherson, KS reported 33,856 tonnes CO2e of direct emissions; reported parent BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC (100% owned)33,856 tonnes CO2e (direct, the parent's share)Source recordOct 23, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Dec 31, 2023U.S. Environmental Protection Agency GHGRP 2023: Kermit Compressor Station, Kermit, TX reported 1,080 tonnes CO2e of direct emissions; reported parent BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC (100% owned)1,080 tonnes CO2e (direct, the parent's share)Source recordOct 23, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Dec 31, 2023U.S. Environmental Protection Agency GHGRP 2023: Carolina Gas Transmission - Southern Station, Warrenville, SC reported 30,339 tonnes CO2e of direct emissions; reported parent BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC (100% owned)30,339 tonnes CO2e (direct, the parent's share)Source recordOct 23, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Dec 31, 2023U.S. Environmental Protection Agency GHGRP 2023: Gaines County Crossover Compressor Station, Seminole, TX reported 29,806 tonnes CO2e of direct emissions; reported parent BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC (100% owned)29,806 tonnes CO2e (direct, the parent's share)Source recordOct 23, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Dec 31, 2023U.S. Environmental Protection Agency GHGRP 2023: Bakersfield Compressor Station, Fort Stockton, TX reported 25,183 tonnes CO2e of direct emissions; reported parent BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC (100% owned)25,183 tonnes CO2e (direct, the parent's share)Source recordOct 23, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error

All 129 records about Greenhouse-gas emissions, newest first, 50 to a page, each with its source.

Toxic releases C-ENV-3Shown, not scored yet

7,217,201 pounds released on site in 2024 = 19,430.1 per $1 billion of revenue

Shown, not scored yet: the bands are set from the first full run

Toxic releases: 159 records from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, all dated Dec 31, 2024.

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The newest 5 of 159 records about Toxic releases
DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
Dec 31, 2024U.S. Environmental Protection Agency TRI 2024: FATIGUE TECHNOLOGY FTI, TUKWILA, WA reported 1 pounds of on-site releases (3 chemical reports); parent company reported: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC1 pounds released on siteSource recordOct 23, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Dec 31, 2024U.S. Environmental Protection Agency TRI 2024: UNIVERSITY SWAGING CORP, WOODINVILLE, WA reported 0 pounds of on-site releases (1 chemical reports); parent company reported: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC0 pounds released on siteSource recordOct 23, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Dec 31, 2024U.S. Environmental Protection Agency TRI 2024: PROTECTIVE COATINGS INC, KENT, WA reported 2 pounds of on-site releases (3 chemical reports); parent company reported: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC2 pounds released on siteSource recordOct 23, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Dec 31, 2024U.S. Environmental Protection Agency TRI 2024: PRIMUS AUBURN, ALGONA, WA reported 1 pounds of on-site releases (2 chemical reports); parent company reported: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC1 pounds released on siteSource recordOct 23, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Dec 31, 2024U.S. Environmental Protection Agency TRI 2024: PCC STRUCTURALS INC SCHLOSSER, REDMOND, OR reported 1,441 pounds of on-site releases (3 chemical reports); parent company reported: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC1,441 pounds released on siteSource recordOct 23, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error

All 159 records about Toxic releases, newest first, 50 to a page, each with its source.

Fossil-fuel business C-ENV-5 Grade F, 0 out of 100

Fossil-fuel business (based on the company's line of business)

Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).

Fossil-fuel business: 1 record from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, dated Oct 27, 2026. Fossil-fuel business: 7 records from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, all dated Dec 31, 2023.

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The newest 5 of 8 records about Fossil-fuel business
DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
Oct 27, 2026U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission SEC industry code (SIC) 6331: Fire, Marine & Casualty Insurance—Source recordOct 27, 2026the company's own SEC recordReport an error
Dec 31, 2023U.S. Environmental Protection Agency GHGRP 2023: MidAmerican Energy Company Local Natural Gas Distribution Company - South Dakota, Des Moines, IA reported 8,706 tonnes CO2e of direct emissions; reported parent BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC (100% owned); reports as a fuel supplier (subpart NN)8,706 tonnes CO2e (direct, the parent's share)Source recordOct 23, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Dec 31, 2023U.S. Environmental Protection Agency GHGRP 2023: MidAmerican Energy Company Local Natural Gas Distribution Company - Nebraska, Des Moines, IA reported 910 tonnes CO2e of direct emissions; reported parent BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC (100% owned); reports as a fuel supplier (subpart NN)910 tonnes CO2e (direct, the parent's share)Source recordOct 23, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Dec 31, 2023U.S. Environmental Protection Agency GHGRP 2023: MidAmerican Energy Company Local Natural Gas Distribution Company - Illinois, Des Moines, IA reported 7,229 tonnes CO2e of direct emissions; reported parent BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC (100% owned); reports as a fuel supplier (subpart NN)7,229 tonnes CO2e (direct, the parent's share)Source recordOct 23, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Dec 31, 2023U.S. Environmental Protection Agency GHGRP 2023: SIERRA PACIFIC POWER COMPANY d/b/a NV ENERGY Natural Gas Distribution, RENO, NV reported 0 tonnes CO2e of direct emissions; reported parent BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC (100% owned); reports as a fuel supplier (subpart NN)0 tonnes CO2e (direct, the parent's share)Source recordOct 23, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error

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Pollution near overburdened communities C-ENV-6Not covered

No TRI or GHGRP facilities with demographic data linked to this company

Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).

Federal environmental enforcement C-ENV-1 Grade D, 40 out of 100

6 cases with penalties (counted as 6: over $1 million counts double)

Federal environmental enforcement: 6 records from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, from 2022 to 2026; the amounts total $308,423. Outcomes as recorded: Final Order With Penalty (6).

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The newest 5 of 6 records about Federal environmental enforcement
DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
Jun 8, 2026U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA enforcement case 07-2026-0185, Union Tank Car Company ? Muscatine Shop RCRA 3008A AO For Comp And/Or Penalty - Subtitle C Expedited (Administrative - Formal; RCRA): Final Order With Penalty; federal penalty assessed $7,500; dated 2026-06-08; defendant(s) named: Union Tank Car Company$7,500 · Final Order With PenaltySource recordOct 27, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error
Jun 25, 2024U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA enforcement case 06-2024-3353, McLane Foodservice-Houston, TX-RMP ESA-FY 2024 (Administrative - Formal; CAA): Final Order With Penalty; federal penalty assessed $2,000; dated 2024-06-25; defendant(s) named: McLane Foodservice$2,000 · Final Order With PenaltySource recordOct 27, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error
Jan 16, 2024U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA enforcement case 03-2024-0049, LEACHGARNER, INC. (JOHN C. NORDT CO., INC.) (Administrative - Formal; EPCRA): Final Order With Penalty; federal penalty assessed $25,612; dated 2024-01-16; defendant(s) named: LEACHGARNER, INC.$25,612 · Final Order With PenaltySource recordOct 27, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error
Sep 27, 2023U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA enforcement case 03-2023-0141, SPS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (Administrative - Formal; RCRA): Final Order With Penalty; federal penalty assessed $109,805; dated 2023-09-27; defendant(s) named: SPS TECHNOLOGIES, LLC$109,805 · Final Order With PenaltySource recordOct 27, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error
Sep 1, 2022U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA enforcement case 07-2022-0058, Pilot Travel Centers, LLC (Administrative - Formal; CWA): Final Order With Penalty; federal penalty assessed $121,469; dated 2022-09-01; defendant(s) named: Pilot Travel Centers, LLC$121,469 · Final Order With PenaltySource recordOct 27, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error

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Facilities in serious non-compliance now C-ENV-2 Grade B, 83 out of 100

14 of 320 facilities flagged as significant violators (4.4%)

Facilities in serious non-compliance now: 14 records from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, all dated Oct 23, 2026. Outcomes as recorded: significant violator (14).

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DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
Oct 23, 2026U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ECHO facility SSB1 (FRS 110069579174; reports to TRI; parent reported: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC): significant violator now: Yes; in or near Indian country: No; 21.07% of people within 3 miles below low income; 27.09% people of colorsignificant violatorSource recordOct 23, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Oct 23, 2026U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ECHO facility NYLOK CORP (FRS 110020518643; reports to TRI; parent reported: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC): significant violator now: Yes; in or near Indian country: No; 12.96% of people within 3 miles below low income; 10.39% people of colorsignificant violatorSource recordOct 23, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Oct 23, 2026U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ECHO facility CERRO FLOW PRODUCTS LLC (FRS 110018344184; reports to TRI; parent reported: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC): significant violator now: Yes; in or near Indian country: No; 43.62% of people within 3 miles below low income; 61.58% people of colorsignificant violatorSource recordOct 23, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Oct 23, 2026U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ECHO facility PRECISION CASTPARTS CORP AIRFOIL (FRS 110009354974; reports to TRI; parent reported: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC): significant violator now: Yes; in or near Indian country: No; 55.48% of people within 3 miles below low income; 57.71% people of colorsignificant violatorSource recordOct 23, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Oct 23, 2026U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ECHO facility JIM BRIDGER (FRS 110007899970; reports to GHGRP/TRI; parent reported: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC): significant violator now: Yes; in or near Indian country: No; 42.86% of people within 3 miles below low income; 28.57% people of colorsignificant violatorSource recordOct 23, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error

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Foreign policy, military and international affairs Grade A, 100 out of 100

Causes

  • Anti-imperialism — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Major defense spending cuts Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Defense dependence)
  • Close overseas military bases — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Palestinian self-determination — Not graded: the UN OHCHR database of businesses involved in settlements is not used until its reuse terms are checked (decision D11)
  • End military aid to Israel — Not graded: the UN OHCHR database of businesses involved in settlements is not used until its reuse terms are checked (decision D11)
  • Opposition to economic sanctions — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Reduce U.S. military alliances — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Anti-interventionism Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Defense dependence)

Indicators

Defense dependence C-GOV-3 Grade A, 100 out of 100

$36,139,210 Defense obligations in FY2025 = 0.01% of revenue (based on the company's line of business)

Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).

Defense dependence: 1 record from the Department of Defense, dated Sep 30, 2025; the amounts total $36,139,210.

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Records about Defense dependence
DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
Sep 30, 2025Department of Defense USAspending: $36,139,209.64 obligated by the Department of Defense to BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. and its child recipients in fiscal year 2025$36,139,210 · $36,139,209.64 obligated (FY2025)Source recordOct 27, 2026matched by the parent company the agency reportsReport an error
Political institutions and democratic restructuring No grade

Not graded: no public record links companies to these causes

Causes

  • Abolish Electoral College — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Multiparty democracy — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Abolish U.S. Senate — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Supreme Court restructuring — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Publicly funded elections — Shown, not graded (Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded))
  • Voting rights for noncitizens — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • New socialist constitution — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Parliamentary-style government — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Government overreach — Not graded yet: this cause was added after method v1.0, and no company record has been chosen for it
  • Elections 2026 — Not graded yet: this cause was added after method v1.0, and no company record has been chosen for it

Indicators

Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded) C-ECO-2Shown, not graded

PAC contributions $1,093,500; lobbying $12,130,000 reported (2021 on; shown, not graded)

The records behind Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded) are listed under Lobbying and political money.

Radical structural and revolutionary positions Grade A, 100 out of 100

Causes

  • Abolition of capitalism — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Revolutionary transformation — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Abolition of private profit in essential services Grade A, 100 out of 100 (Private health-insurance business)
  • Nationalization of major corporations — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Worker-controlled government — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause
  • Dismantling existing security institutions — Not graded: no public record links companies to this cause

Indicators

Private health-insurance business C-HLT-1 Grade A, 100 out of 100

No private health-insurance business (based on the company's line of business)

Graded based on the company's line of business (decision D3).

The records behind Private health-insurance business are listed under Healthcare, education and social welfare.

Lobbying and political money (shown, not graded)

PAC contributions $1,093,500; lobbying $12,130,000 reported (2021 on; shown, not graded)

We show these amounts and lists without grading them: lobbying reports do not say whether a company was for or against a bill (decision D5).

Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded): 117 records from the U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov), from 2021 to 2026; 84 of them list an amount, $12,130,000 in all. Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded): 3 records from the Federal Election Commission, from 2022 to 2026; the amounts total $1,093,500. Outcomes as recorded: $334,000.00 to federal candidates' committees (2025-2026) (1), $381,800.00 to federal candidates' committees (2023-2024) (1), $377,700.00 to federal candidates' committees (2021-2022) (1).

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The newest 5 of 120 records about Political money and lobbying (shown, not graded)
DateAgencyWhat the agency recordedAmount or outcomeRecordRetrievedMatchedReport
Oct 20, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ENERGY reported $260,000.00 (expenses) for lobbying for BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ENERGY in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues BUD, ENG, ENV, HOM, TRA; bills named: H.R. 471, S. 1462, S. 5653, H.R. 6336, H.R. 6633, H.R. 7977, H.R. 9340, S. 5028, S. 3947, H.R. 6500, H.R. 9022, H.R. 9260, H.R. 7305, S. 1337$260,000 · $260,000.00 (expenses)Source recordOct 27, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error
Oct 20, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: K&L GATES, LLP reported $80,000.00 (income) for lobbying for BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ENERGY in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues ENG, TAX; bills named: H.R. 4776$80,000 · $80,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 27, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error
Oct 19, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: STEPTOE LLP reported $80,000.00 (income) for lobbying for BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ENERGY in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues TRD$80,000 · $80,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 27, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error
Oct 15, 2026U.S. Senate Office of Public Records (LDA.gov) LDA: THE WASHINGTON TAX & PUBLIC POLICY GROUP reported $50,000.00 (income) for lobbying for BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ENERGY in the 3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) of 2026 (3rd Quarter - Report); issues TAX; bills named: H.R. 8780, H.R. 5225, S. 3372, H.R. 5366, H.R. 7825$50,000 · $50,000.00 (income)Source recordOct 27, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error
Oct 14, 2026Federal Election Commission FEC: BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ENERGY COMPANY PAC (committee C00324483; connected organization BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY ENERGY COMPANY) reported $334,000.00 in contributions to federal candidates' committees in the 2025-2026 cycle, reports through 2026-10-14$334,000 · $334,000.00 to federal candidates' committees (2025-2026)Source recordOct 27, 2026matched by name (subsidiary)Report an error

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