GM Earns Top Marks in 2015 Corporate Equality Index
Automaker achieves perfect scorecard on LGBT workplace equality
DETROIT, November 19, 2014 /3BL Media/ – General Motors received a perfect 100 percent score on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LBGT) workplace equality administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
GM, which has been among the top corporate supporters of LBGT workplace equality for seven of the last eight years, was among 366 major U.S. businesses earning top marks this year.
“A diverse workforce and customer base is the cornerstone of our future, and this achievement is a reflection of our dedication to a genuine focus on LGBT employees and consumers,” said GM Chief Diversity Officer Ken Barrett.
The 2015 Index rated 971 businesses in the report, which evaluates LGBT-related policies and practices including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency programs and public engagement with the LGBT community. GM’s efforts in satisfying all criteria resulted in being designated a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality.
For more information on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.
About General Motors
General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM, TSX: GMM) and its partners produce vehicles in 30 countries, and the company has leadership positions in the world's largest and fastest-growing automotive markets. GM, its subsidiaries and joint venture entities sell vehicles under the Chevrolet, Cadillac, Baojun, Buick, GMC, Holden, Jiefang, Opel, Vauxhall and Wuling brands. More information on the company and its subsidiaries, including OnStar, a global leader in vehicle safety, security and information services, can be found at http://www.gm.com
About The Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
