Stellantis N.V. — Ethics Grade C

Stellantis N.V. receives an overall ethics grade of C (51/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Automotive. Market cap: Large Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 55
• privacy: 70
• consumer: 45
• environment: 40
• humanRights: 35

Documented incidents (3)

• Emissions Cheating Settlement (high, 2022) — FCA US (part of Stellantis) pleaded guilty to criminal conspiracy for using software to bypass emissions tests on more than 100,000 older Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram diesel trucks, misleading regulators.
• Artisanal Cobalt Sourcing (high, 2019) — Stellantis was named in a landmark lawsuit regarding child labor in cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The lawsuit alleged the company benefited from children working in dangerous conditions for the EV supply chain.
• Defective Airbag Fatalities (medium, 2023) — The company issued 'Do Not Drive' warnings for older models after confirming multiple deaths related to exploding Takata airbags that had gone unrepaired, despite years of recall efforts.

Documented good deeds

• Circular Economy Hub Launch — Stellantis opened its first Circular Economy Hub in Italy, focused on remanufacturing parts, dismantling vehicles for recycling, and extending product life.

Ethical alternatives

• Volvo Car AB — Leader in safety innovation and more aggressive phase-out of internal combustion engines.