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KBR., Rank 7 [120]
KBR has been embroiled in a large corruption scandal in which it was accused of paying USD 180 million
to officials to secure contracts for the Bonny Island Liquefied Natural Gas terminal in Nigeria. KBR is now
being sued by a number of investment funds who claim that mismanagement and corruption by
company employees have had serious financial ramifications for shareholders. In addition to the
corruption charges, KBR is also under investigation for the electrocution of two soldiers in Iraq, as well as
for overcharging the US government by millions of dollars.
Top three issues:
1. Corruption, Bribery,
Extortion, and Money
Laundering
2. Violation of National
Legislation
3. Health and Safety
Issues
Royal Bank of Scotland, Rank 8 [13]
RBS has been heavily criticized for its executive compensation scheme and bonus payments, in light of
the bank being partly taken over by the UK government and receiving millions of pounds in bail-out
money. Outrage was so strong that shareholders rejected the new pay proposals with a 90.42 %
majority, marking the first time that the bank has lost a vote in the remuneration process. In addition,
RBS also came under fire for its investment in controversial conflict areas such as Uganda and the
Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as investing in oil exploration companies operating in areas of
pristine nature such as Greenland.
Top three issues:
1. Global Pollution (Including Climate
Change)
2. Impacts on Ecosystems/Landscapes
3. Executive Compensation Issues
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