Our latest AI-driven sentiment analysis of companies facing political risk shows what a turbulent world now means for businesses. For corporations, the world is intricate. Consequently; negotiating through the ever moving parts of politics can be tough for enterprises. This is because sometimes political events happen unexpectedly and they usually affect everything from procurement processes right up to how consumers feel about products and services provided by organizations.
An insight into some of the companies facing political risk is given by our AI-driven news sentiment analysis. Our analysis relies on artificial intelligence to find out organizations that stand out due to negative sentiment driven by political uncertainties. It does so by examining huge amounts of information looking at more than half a million articles each day across up to 12,000 sources so as to measure what public perception looks like in relation to this particular concern.
Worst companies facing political risk: Our findings from news sentiment analysis
Let’s take a closer look at the findings. Gazprom tops the list because, ultimately, it used gas as part of its political strategies while engaged in Ukraine conflicts. At the same time, despite its popularity level; Apple’s reputation has fallen due to ongoing privacy issues and the the associated politics of privacy policies. Our findings also unearth financial scandals an lack of controls characterised by Credit Suisse’s operations.
Our analysis also singles out major tech companies. Google’s parent company, Alphabet is perceived to be quite monopolistic in its operations and has faced various criticisms on how it handles data. Such is also the case with Facebook/Meta whose privacy breaches keep attracting much criticism including allegations surrounding their alleged political bias.
Ranking
Company Name | Sector | Data Sources | Average Sentiment | Positive Data Points | Negative Data Points | Negative Score | |
1 | Oil & Gas | 262 | -0.35 | 982 | 2109 | -1075.70 | |
2 | Computers | 225 | -0.60 | 321 | 1403 | -1038.71 | |
3 | Banks | 120 | -0.68 | 109 | 621 | -499.97 | |
4 | Internet | 135 | -0.61 | 114 | 505 | -376.53 | |
5 | Semiconductors | 112 | -0.52 | 143 | 472 | -321.01 | |
6 | Commercial Services | 84 | -0.49 | 112 | 351 | -226.73 | |
7 | Retail | 181 | -0.30 | 233 | 447 | -204.37 | |
8 | Internet | 100 | -0.68 | 43 | 239 | -191.33 | |
9 | Agriculture | 66 | -0.47 | 93 | 261 | -165.58 | |
10 | Electric | 68 | -0.38 | 124 | 284 | -154.78 |
Politics and profits
According to Wilson Chan, our CEO: “These findings underline an important aspect within which organisations must conduct their political interactions.” He further emphasizes that, “Being politically savvy in today’s global economy is not just about following the rules; it also involves defining paths consistent with both corporate principles and societal demands”. These findings are important for businesses of various sizes, allowing them to understand how their interaction with politics impacts public perception. In terms of reputation risk management, companies can leverage these insights to proactively mitigate potential reputational damage.
It’s a reasonable argument that businesses should take this sentiment analysis into account when interpreting public opinion on political matters and do the following:
- Introduce policies that are in tandem with the community’s beliefs: Even amid political turmoil, organisations that highly regard environmental consciousness, fair employment treatments, and moral data handling are likely to receive positive reception.
- Employ straightforward running strategies that involve consistent talking: Honesty in matters related to political participation results in credibility as well as enabling them to keep potential negative assumptions under control.
- Do away with any unforeseen issues: By taking a more proactive approach to risk mitigation – for example, by using our real-time sentiment analysis tracking tools – they can be alerted to and respond to any reputational risks before, putting measures in place before they become too significant to handle.
- Determine the impact of political campaigns impact: Frequent monitoring of the popular mood enables such companies to know how effective their political policies are and tweak where necessary.
The facts are clear enough. Our analysis of the worst companies facing political risk using our AI-driven new sentiment analysis highlights the significance of adopting a strategic view on political engagement. To avoid political and reputational risks, global market players should – particularly in today’s turbulent world economy – be politically savvy and forward-looking.
Find out more about our company political risk data sets, available as part of our ESG intelligence data, or request more granular data by contacting us at enquiries@permutable.ai.
