Where do the scores in this guide come from?

The information in this guide comes from the 2008 Corporate Equality Index, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s annual report card on corporate America’s treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers and investors.

How are the scores calculated?

Businesses are rated on a scale from 0 to 100 based on whether or not they have policies that support GLBT people. These include anti-discrimination protections, domestic partner benefits, diversity training, transgender wellness benefits and advertising practices.

Why don’t I see a company listed?

In 2008, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation researches policies at more than 1,800 businesses  (including the Fortune 1000, American Lawyer 200). However, we don’t rate a business until we have collected and verified all the information we need. In all, we rated 519 businesses.

How can I get a company listed?

Any business with 500 or more U.S. employees can be rated. If you don’t see a business listed, contact the Human Rights Campaign with any information you have about its policies on GLBT issues. Or, write the business and tell them you make purchasing decisions based on how it scored in this guide.