Corporate Equality Index
The sixth annual Corporate Equality Index shows an unprecedented 195 major U.S. businesses earned the top rating of 100 percent, up from 138 last year - a 41 percent increase. Detailed information on each employer rated is included in the report and on our employer database under "Employers with Corporate Equality Index rating".
- 2008 Corporate Equality Index - Full Report pdf (625.60KB)
- Human Rights Campaign press release and statement
- Statements from employers that rated 100% in 2008
- Request a printed copy of the full report (U.S. residents only)
- Search our employer database
About the Corporate Equality Index
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index report, released each fall, provides an in-depth analysis and rating of large U.S. employers and their policies and practices pertinent to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers and investors.
- Download Corporate Equality Index reports [2002 - 2008]
- What businesses are rated and how to participate
- About the survey and how we obtain information
- Rating criteria
- What happened to the 2007 report?
- How can my employer prepare for the 2009 survey?
The top-rated businesses are recognized in the companion "Best Places to Work" list, and consumer-oriented businesses are included in our annual "Buying for Equality" guide.
Archive of CEI Corporate Statements:
