WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont
(NYSE:DD) has been named a 2021 "Best Place to Work" for LGBTQ+
Equality by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation and received
a score of 100% on the HRC's Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the
ninth consecutive year.
"At DuPont we're all in, reaffirming and recommitting ourselves
to growing an even more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace
where all our employees are empowered to thrive," said Kim Markiewicz, Vice President, Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion, DuPont. "We are proud of our policies and
practices that support achievement of a 100 percent rating on the
Corporate Equality Index. We will continue our work with HRC and
others to champion the rights of our LGBTQ+ colleagues to work and
live openly in our communities around the world."
According to HRC, the results of the 2021 CEI showcase how 1,142
US-based companies are promoting LGBTQ-friendly workplace policies
in the US. In addition, 57% of CEI-rated companies with global
operations are helping advance the cause of LGBTQ inclusion in
workplaces abroad.
"I'm thrilled that DuPont once again has cleared the
increasingly challenging HRC bar and achieved a perfect score,"
said Steven Larrabee, Chief
Information Officer and DuPont Pride Employee Resource Group
Executive Sponsor. "We're applying a strong continuous
improvement mindset to further strengthen DuPont's workplace
inclusivity for all, including our LGBTQ+ community, and I'm proud
to work for a company that so highly values diversity, equity, and
inclusion overall."
DuPont's efforts in satisfying all the CEI's criteria earned a
100 percent ranking and the designation as one of the Best
Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality. The CEI rates employers
providing these crucial protections to over 18 million US workers
and an additional 17 million abroad. Companies rated in the CEI
include Fortune magazine's 500 largest publicly traded businesses,
American Lawyer magazine's top 200 revenue-grossing law firms
(AmLaw 200), and hundreds of publicly and privately held mid- to
large-sized businesses.
The CEI rates companies on detailed criteria falling under four
central pillars:
- Non-discrimination policies across business entities
- Equitable benefits for LGBTQ workers and their families
- Supporting an inclusive culture
- Corporate social responsibility
The full report is available online at www.hrc.org/cei.
About HRC: The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is
the educational arm of America's largest civil rights organization
working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender
and queer people. HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are
embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every
community.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with
technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help
transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse
science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas
and deliver essential innovations in key markets including
electronics, transportation, construction, water, health and
wellness, food and worker safety. More information about the
company, its businesses and solutions can be found at
www.dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the
Investor Relations section of the website at
investors.dupont.com.
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