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Lithia Motors.

LAD.US | Sale of motor vehicles

Lithia Motors, Inc. is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States. The company operates a network of dealerships offering a wide range of new and used vehicles, as well as vehicle maintenance, repair services, and parts. Lithia also provides financing and insurance products to its ...Show More

Ethical Profile

Mixed.

Lithia Motors faces scrutiny regarding its digital security, with reports of a recent system disruption due to a cybersecurity incident, despite adhering to NIST standards. In waste management, the company aims for a 40% reduction by 2026 and reported a 32% recycling rate in 2023. Lithia partners with TerraCycle, allegedly diverting over 6 million pieces of hard-to-recycle waste from landfills. Its Driveway Finance Corporation generated $7 million in Q2 2024 and reportedly reaches 28% of underserved groups via subsidized rate programs. A legal case, *Mendoza v. Lithia Motors, Inc.*, concerning disclosure obligations, was ruled in Lithia's favor. While some dealerships hold eco-friendly certifications and EV charging networks are expanding, comprehensive data on emissions and renewable energy use is limited.

Value Scores

Better Health for All0
-100100
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity-30
-100100
Fair Pay & Worker Respect0
-100100
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing0
-100100
Honest & Fair Business0
-100100
Kind to Animals0
-100100
No War, No Weapons0
-100100
Planet-Friendly Business0
-100100
Respect for Cultures & Communities0
-100100
Safe & Smart Tech0
-100100
Zero Waste & Sustainable Products-30
-100100

Better Health for All

0

Lithia Motors, an automotive retailer, does not primarily operate in the healthcare sector, leading to many 'Not Applicable' scores for health-related KPIs. While the company engages in community initiatives such as providing overnight parking and supplies to homeless individuals, offering discounts and adaptive equipment to military veterans, and partnering with youth shelters and organizations supporting families with children receiving medical treatment, the articles do not provide quantitative data on the scale, reach, or funding of these programs to assess their impact on vulnerable populations or health equity. Similarly, although Lithia Motors planted 100,000 trees in 2022

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and promotes sustainable transportation, there is no data on the scale of indirect health effects (externalities) to evaluate these mitigation efforts. Employee wellness programs, including health and wellness fairs and employee assistance programs, are excluded from this assessment as they pertain to worker respect, not the broader 'Better Health for All' value.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

-30

Lithia Motors settled with Alaska for $300,000 in civil penalties and costs in January 2026.

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This settlement addressed allegations that Lithia misled consumers about car prices by charging document fees not included in advertised prices
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and advertising cars at MSRP when dealer prices were higher, in violation of Alaska law.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect

0

No evidence available to assess Lithia Motors on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

0

No evidence available to assess Lithia Motors on Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing.

Honest & Fair Business

0

No specific, concrete data points were provided in the articles to assess Lithia Motors against the 'Honest & Fair Business' ethical value.

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Information regarding regulatory fines, transparency index scores, whistleblower policies, financial restatements, audit coverage, ESG controversy scores, complaint resolution times, board conflict-free percentages, anti-corruption policies, or third-party verification was not available.
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Kind to Animals

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles to assess Lithia Motors against the 'Kind to Animals' ethical value KPIs. While some articles mention Lithia's support for local humane societies

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,
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,
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and a tree planting initiative
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, this information does not align with the quantitative or qualitative requirements of the defined KPIs, which focus on areas such as cruelty-free certifications, animal testing, ethical sourcing, or measurable biodiversity impact metrics tied to revenue or specific outcomes.

No War, No Weapons

0

Lithia Motors, an automotive retailer, has no reported revenue from arms or defense contracts. The company reported $0 in lobbying expenditures for both the 2023 and 2024 cycles, indicating no defense-related lobbying activities.

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There is no evidence of exposure to controversial or banned weapons, nor any defense-related assets requiring divestment.

Planet-Friendly Business

0

Lithia Motors has achieved Subaru Eco-Friendly Retailer certification for six stores

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and participates in the Honda/Acura Green Dealer Program
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. Some Michigan dealership complex buildings exceed current code requirements for energy efficiency
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. The company also supports energy-efficient facilities, expands EV charging networks, and provides educational resources for consumers on green mobility
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. While a 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report is mentioned
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, no specific quantitative data on environmental performance, such as emissions, renewable energy use, waste diversion rates, or green building certifications, is provided across the articles to assess against the defined KPIs.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

0

No specific, concrete data points were found in the provided articles that are relevant to the 'Respect for Cultures & Communities' ethical value or its associated Key Performance Indicators. The articles primarily focus on general employee demographics

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and the availability of DEI coursework
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, without providing details on community engagement, cultural impact, or related metrics.

Safe & Smart Tech

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Lithia Motors invested 4.2% of its annual revenue in technology in 2022.

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The company reported a system disruption due to a cybersecurity incident in June 2024, but no compromise or unauthorized access of its systems or networks was identified, and no unauthorized data use was reported.
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In February 2024, the company stated it had no known material cybersecurity incidents.
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Lithia Motors adheres to recognized cybersecurity standards including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Center for Internet Security Controls, and UK Cyber Essentials.
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The company's privacy policy mentions compliance with CCPA and offers users opt-out options for marketing emails and cookies.
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Employees receive regular cybersecurity training, and the company conducts regular assessments to identify vulnerabilities and for security testing.
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The privacy policy notes data collection for business purposes but does not specify data minimization practices.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

-30

Lithia Motors reported a waste diversion rate of 28% in 2023

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and has set a target to achieve a 40% waste reduction by 2026.
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The company implements multiple waste reduction initiatives, including the recycling of waste oil, oil filters, tires, and coolant at various stores.
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Through a partnership with TerraCycle, Subaru dealerships have diverted over 6 million pieces of hard-to-recycle waste, such as disposable coffee cups, lids, straws, wrappers, single-use coffee pods, spent cabin air filters, and flexible plastics, from landfills.
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Some Subaru dealerships also extend public access to their TerraCycle Zero Waste Boxes.
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Further initiatives include planting trees, installing LED lighting and solar, using swamp coolers and natural gas ceramic heaters, and implementing native and water-efficient landscaping.
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The company manages hazardous waste by recycling waste oil, oil filters, tires, and coolant.
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