The Corporate Equality Index rates employers on a scale from 0 to 100 percent on their treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) employees, consumers and investors.
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"At ChoicePoint, what makes us different makes us strong. This belief is
a reflection of the company culture and personality," said
The CEI rated 583 businesses in total, evaluating GLBT-related policies and practices including non-discrimination policies, transgender health benefits and domestic partner benefits. ChoicePoint's efforts in ensuring GLBT equality in each of the survey's main criterion earned it the prestigious 100 percent ranking.
The 2009 edition of the CEI reports 259 businesses achieved a perfect score, a one-third increase over last year when the number was 195. The top-rated businesses collectively employ more than 9 million full-time employees. These workers are protected from employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression because of their employers' policies on diversity training, health care, and domestic partnership benefits.
"The 2009 Corporate Equality Index shows that corporate America
understands that a diverse workforce is critical to remaining successful and
competitive," said HRC Foundation President
The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all. For more information on the 2009 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei .
About ChoicePoint
ChoicePoint (NYSE: CPS) provides businesses, government agencies and non-profit organizations with technology, software, information and marketing services to help manage economic risks and identify business opportunities. Consumers have free access to the reports we create at www.ChoiceTrust.com . Learn what we do to protect consumer privacy by visiting www.PrivacyatChoicePoint.com and, for more information on our company, go to www.ChoicePoint.com .
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