Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) — ESG & Values Scores

Environment story

Palantir's SEC 10-K and proxy filings contain no disclosed Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions data, no stated net-zero target year, and no described physical decarbonization investments. As a software company, direct operational footprint is likely modest, but the complete absence of environmental disclosure prevents verification of any claims and is treated as a data-gap penalty rather than a substantive controversy finding. This is informational research only and does not constitute investment advice.

Criticisms on file

No material criticisms on file for this pillar.

Disclosed initiatives

No disclosed initiatives on file for this pillar.

Social story

Palantir faces recurring reputational and human-rights criticism tied to government and defense-sector deployments of its software, including immigration enforcement (ICE), military targeting/drone-related programs, and operations connected to the Israel-Gaza conflict, which prompted at least one institutional investor divestment. Two faith-based shareholder proposals requesting a due-diligence report and a human rights impact assessment were opposed by the Board and are pending vote. Board-level gender representation appears below 30%. CEO-to-median-worker pay ratio and union relations are not quantified in the reviewed filings. This is descriptive research and not a recommendation.

Criticisms on file

Palantir's data-analytics and targeting software linked to lethal drone operations (Predator/Reaper programs)
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/news/2019/nov/18/killer-drones-how-many-uav-predator-reaper
Norwegian pension fund divested from Palantir citing its work supporting Israeli military operations
Source: https://www.reuters.com/technology/thiels-palantir-dumped-by-norwegian-investor-over-work-israel-2024-10-25/
UN human rights body report raising concerns regarding technology used in conflict/occupation contexts referencing Palantir
Source: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/hrbodies/hrcouncil/sessions-regular/session60/advance-version/a-hrc-60-crp-3.pdf
Reports alleging Palantir software supports U.S. immigration surveillance and deportation operations (ICE), including family separation-related enforcement
Source: https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/12/16/us-lasting-harm-family-separation-border
Advocacy reports (American Dragnet, Mijente) alleging Palantir technology enables mass surveillance of immigrant communities
Source: https://americandragnet.org/sites/default/files/American_Dragnet_report_English_final.pdf

Disclosed initiatives

No disclosed initiatives on file for this pillar.

Governance story

Palantir maintains a multi-class share structure (Class A, Class B with 10 votes/share, and Class F held in a Founder Voting Trust) that concentrates voting control with founders Karp, Thiel, and Cohen via a Founder Voting Trust Agreement and Founder Voting Agreement, materially limiting ordinary shareholder influence. Board composition of 7 director nominees includes 3 founders, yielding independence below the 75% threshold. The company does not disclose political spending; a 2026 shareholder proposal requesting such disclosure was opposed by the Board. Pending securities class action and derivative lawsuits related to stock price and disclosure matters were also noted as risk factors. This is descriptive research and not a recommendation to buy or sell.

Criticisms on file

Concentration of voting control among three founders via dual-class stock and Founder Voting Trust/Agreement
Source: PLTR 2026 DEF 14A, Voting Structure and Arrangements section
Pending shareholder class action and derivative lawsuits against company and certain officers/directors
Source: PLTR FY2025 10-K, Note 8 Commitments and Contingencies
Board opposition to shareholder proposal requesting political spending disclosure, an area of governance transparency where peers (IBM, Microsoft) disclose but Palantir does not
Source: PLTR 2026 DEF 14A, Proposal No. 6

Disclosed initiatives

Independent Audit Committee

Audit Committee composed solely of independent directors per Nasdaq/SEC requirements

Supports financial reporting oversight

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