Clorox Bleaches Whites White & Gives Rights Right

The Clorox Company was proud to announce earlier this week that they have received a 100% rating for the Human Right’s Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for the fourth time. The Corporate Equality Index results were released on September 14th. The index is widely recognized as the authority on workplace equality for LGBT citizens in the workforce.

According to Joe Solmonese, president of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation:

“While Congress considers a federal law that prohibits workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, businesses can take immediate steps to ensure all employees in their workforce are treated fairly today. These 305 businesses, and all employers actively working to improve their rating, set an example for all U.S. employers, including the federal government. The Corporate Equality Index 2010 shows that, even in the most challenging economy, leading employers are forging ahead of federal and state law to recruit and retain a diverse workforce — regardless of employees’ sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.”

And in a statement made by Don Knauss, the CEO and Chairman of Clorox:

“At Clorox, we believe it doesn’t matter if you’re black or white, gay or straight, tall or short. What matters is the kind of human being you are, your character. Sexual orientation, gender identity, expression or characteristics are not differences that should matter except for the richness and diversity of thought and experience they bring to our company. If people are disenfranchised for these reasons, or any other, it limits the genius of an organization. That’s why Clorox actively promotes an environment that celebrates diversity, that makes it comfortable and safe for each person to bring his or her whole self to work every day. We’re pleased our rating on the Corporate Equality Index reflects this commitment.”

Examples of the policies that keep Clorox in the lead include offering benefits for employees in same-sex relationships,GLBT resource groups and nondiscrimination policies.

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ChoicePoint Gets a Perfect Score from HRC

ChoicePoint, Inc. has received a perfect score of 100 percent for its treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers and investors for sixth consecutive years.

“At ChoicePoint, what makes us different makes us strong. This belief is a reflection of the company culture and personality,” said Derek V. Smith, ChoicePoint chairman and CEO, in a news release. “We offer our associates the opportunity to grow and thrive through multiple affinity groups, outreach activities and other benefits, and we know that diversity makes for a richer and more productive work environment here at ChoicePoint.”

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC) rates companies on a scale of 0 to 100. 259 of the 583 companies rated have received a perfect score. This is a significant increase from the 195 perfect scores given last year. HRC has been scoring U.S. corporations on their GLBT friendliness since 2002.

Find out who else makes the list at hrc.org.