Boeing Defense, Space & Security — Ethics Grade D+

Boeing Defense, Space & Security receives an overall ethics grade of D+ (39/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Defense & Aerospace. Market cap: Large Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 50
• privacy: 75
• consumer: 20
• environment: 45
• humanRights: 25

Documented incidents (3)

• Pentagon Overcharging (medium, 2023) — The Department of Defense Inspector General found that Boeing overcharged the Air Force by nearly $1M for spare parts, including a 7,943% markup on soap dispensers.
• 737 MAX Safety Fraud (high, 2021) — Boeing was charged with conspiracy to defraud the FAA regarding the evaluation of the 737 MAX flight control system, which led to two fatal crashes. Employees purposely concealed information about the MCAS system.
• Missile Sales to Saudi Arabia (high, 2020) — Boeing faced heavy criticism for $2B in missile contracts with Saudi Arabia during the Yemen conflict, where similar weapons were documented hitting civilian targets and infrastructure.

Documented good deeds

• 100% SAF Commitment — Boeing committed that its commercial aircraft will be capable and certified to fly on 100% sustainable aviation fuel by 2030.

Ethical alternatives

• Bombardier Inc. — Higher focus on corporate aviation with significantly lower involvement in controversial arms exports.