Overall impact
D (26)

Commentary

CDK Global is a below-average overall performer. With a 'D' rating of 25.9 for overall impact (bottom 10% of all companies), CDK Global ranks 393rd out of 398 industry peers, behind AdeptAg, Enlyte, F5 Networks and 389 others, and ahead of Clear Secure, Benefit focus, Aspen Technology and 2 others. On top material causes for CDK Global's industry (Software), CDK Global performs poorly in No Poverty (22.4 score), Quality Primary Education (19.6), Quality Lifelong Education (26.1) and 49 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score. CDK Global did not receive an 'A' rating on any cause.
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Company
Founded
1972
Employees
6,500
Sector
Information Technology
Industry
Software
Sub-industry
Application Software
SASB industry
Software & IT Services
Headquarters
Il, United States
Share classes
CDK
Mission
Driven by our passion for the automotive industry and technology to work with our clients in evolving the automotive retailing experience.
Description
CDK Global, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated data and technology solutions to the automotive, heavy truck, recreation, and heavy equipment industries in the United States and internationally. It offers subscription-based software and technology solutions to automotive retailers, as well as to retailers and manufacturers of heavy trucks, construction and agricultural equipment, motorcycles, boats, and other marine and recreational vehicles. The company's flagship Dealer Management System provides software solutions that facilitate the sale of new and used vehicles, consumer financing, repair and maintenance services, and vehicle and parts inventory management. It also provides a portfolio of layered software applications and services to address the needs of automotive retail workflows. In addition, the company offers data management and business intelligence solutions to automotive retailers and original equipment manufacturers through its Neuron intelligent data platform. Further, it offers professional services, custom programming, consulting, implementation, and training solutions, as well as customer support solutions. The company serves approximately 15,000 retail locations. CDK Global, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for CDK Global, based on its industry sub-industry Application Software. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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