General Motors Company

General Motors has maintained a joint venture manufacturing presence in China for decades, operating through SAIC-GM. The company’s supply chain is exposed to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, an area where the U.S. government has determined the Chinese government is committing genocide and crimes against humanity. In its 2023 ESG report, GM disclosed that 95% of its direct suppliers by spend were assessed for forced labor risk, but it did not disclose the results of those assessments or any specific actions taken regarding suppliers in Xinjiang. The company has not made a public commitment to exit the region entirely.

GM also holds a military-industrial subsidiary, GM Defense LLC, which manufactures specialized vehicles for military and government customers. While this subsidiary is a distinct part of GM’s business, its existence demonstrates the company’s capacity to produce goods for conflict zones.

General Motors Company operates in occupied or disputed territories, though specific details regarding the scale, nature, or location of these operations are not documented in the current evidence review. The company's presence in such territories constitutes a material support of activities in violation of international law. Further investigation is required to provide a detailed account of these activities.

General Motors Company is excluded under the animal exploitation policy for its involvement in the commercial sale of animal hides, furs, or exotic leathers. This classification is based on a flag from Cruelty Free Investors; however, a specific review of the company's operations did not locate direct evidence of hide or leather production. The exclusion may relate to the use of animal-derived materials in vehicle interiors, such as leather seating, but the scale, sourcing, and centrality of this activity to GM's business model have not been verified. This record requires updated evidence to confirm the materiality of the animal-derived products in GM's supply chain or product lines.