General Dynamics — Ethics Grade D+

General Dynamics receives an overall ethics grade of D+ (38/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Defense & Aerospace. Market cap: Large Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 50
• privacy: 35
• consumer: 45
• environment: 40
• humanRights: 20

Documented incidents (3)

• Arming Conflicts in Yemen (high, 2018) — General Dynamics bombs and munitions were linked to civilian strikes by the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen. Human rights groups criticized the company for continuing sales despite evidence of war crimes.
• Migrant Detention Contracts (high, 2018) — The company's information technology division provided services for the US government's migrant child detention centers, sparking protests and employee walkouts.
• PFOA Groundwater Contamination (medium, 2021) — General Dynamics facilities were identified as sources of 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) in local drinking water supplies, leading to long-term health concerns in surrounding communities.

Documented good deeds

• STEM Workforce Development — Invested $10M in vocational training and STEM education programs in shipbuilding communities.

Ethical alternatives

• Saab AB — Stronger alignment with EU defense ethics guidelines and lower exposure to controversial conflicts.