Companies have had an increasing presence in social issues which resonate with consumers. Companies have campaigned for LGBTQ equality though marking campaigns, core company values and public support for equality. We look at the best companies that have championed change through their campaigns and policies.

 

Charles Schwab:

The San Franciscan based financial service is revered for its humanitarian efforts, receiving a 100% rating  on the Human Rights Corporate Index, recognizing companies based on LGBT equality, cultivating a professional environment which celebrates diversity and champions inclusion benefits for everyone associated with the company.

Visa:

The financial service has expressed support for the United Nations Standards for LGBTI, a guide and best-practice guide for LGBTI employees and inclusive workplaces. The guide outlines five standards of conduct to support business in tackling discrimination against lesbian, gay, bi, trans and intersex individuals. In addition, Visa has received 100% on the human rights campaign corporate equality index for five consecutive years.

Uber:

The ride-hailing company has championed LGBTQ rights through their UberPride initiative, focusing on building a diverse and inclusive workplace for the LGBTQ community, making sure they feel welcomed.  The company is promoting rights in the cities in which they operate in, receiving a score of 100 for HRC’s corporate quality index over the past several years.

Google:

The tech giant has a history of supporting and partnering with various LGBTIi organizations that protect workers against employment discrimination. In addition, the company’s Gaylers comprises of LGBT employees, and was conceived by the company in 2007. Gaylers strives to celebrate pride around the world, but also informs programs and policies, so Google remains a workplace for everyone.

Microsoft:

Through “GLEAM”, the LGBT employee resource at Microsoft, it allows members to interact through various programs ranging from cross-corporate LGBT+ networking, sporting events, cultural activities and discussions with community leaders about gender and sexuality. The company was one of the first companies to offer employee benefits to same-sex domestic partners.

Coca-Cola:

The soft drinks manufacture was among the first companies to support the new U.N standards for LGBTI rights. In 2011, the company began offering inclusive health insurance coverage, continuing their 15 year LGBTQA Business Resource Group, which has been on the forefront of ensuring equality for the group.

Target:

The company has partnered with multiple LGBT organizations such as National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education network to support projects, recognizing the need for inclusivity as a core belief.

Slack:

The company is dedicated to increasing representation in the tech industry. Their 2019 diversity report, 7.8% of their U.S workforce identified as LGBTQ and 7.8% and 7.8% of their U.S managers identified as LGBTQ. Moreover, the company has enabled employees to identify whether they are transgender or gender-nonconforming.

ASOS:

ASOS continues to partner with GLAAD on its 2020 Pride collection, which include an array of items ranging from sweat suits to global jerseys. The company is also donating 100% of net sales to GLAAD, in its support to promote accurate LGBTQ representations in the media.