Corporate Equality Index
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation's seventh annual Corporate Equality Index shows an unprecedented 260 major U.S. businesses earned the top rating of 100 percent, up from 195 last year - an increase of one third. Detailed information on each employer rated is included in the report and on our employer database under "Employers with Corporate Equality Index rating."
- 2009 Corporate Equality Index - Full Report pdf (3247 KB)
- HRC press release and statement | Statements from 100% Employers
- Search our Employer Database
About the Corporate Equality Index Survey and Report
The HRC Foundation's CEI report, released each fall, provides an in-depth analysis and rating of large U.S. employers and their policies and practices pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.
- What businesses are rated and how to participate
- About the survey and how we obtain information
- How can my employer prepare for the 2010 survey (due June 2009)?
- Rating criteria | Criteria changes coming for 2012 survey (due June 2011)
Recognition for Participating Businesses
Beyond the CEI report, businesses rated 100% are recognized in the companion "Best Places to Work" list, released at the beginning of each calendar year, and are invited to apply for the HRC Award for Workplace Equality Innovation, which recognizes and innovative programs and initiatives that drive equality in the workplace for LGBT workers.
All consumer-oriented businesses are included in our annual "Buying for Equality" guide, released in time for the holiday shopping season in mid-November.
Archive of CEI Reports and Corporate Statements
- Download previous Corporate Equality Index reports [2002 - 2009]
- Statements on the 2008 Corporate Equality Index
- Statements on the 2005 Corporate Equality Index
- Statements on the 2004 Corporate Equality Index
- Statements on the 2003 Corporate Equality Index
