- Annual rankings assess corporate policies supporting LGBTQ+ workplace equality
- ABB earned a score of 90, with top marks in workforce protections, equitable benefits and corporate social responsibility
- The company has introduced new policies and training progams to support an inclusive culture
ABB earned a score of 90 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Ranked along with more than 1,200 major U.S. businesses, ABB’s participation signals its belief that a culture of diversity and equal opportunity is critical to business success and a commitment to prioritizing inclusiveness in the workplace.
“At ABB we’re building safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments where our people can succeed and develop,” said Michael Gray, ABB’s Country Holding Officer, U.S. “We continue to strive for a culture that welcomes and celebrates the diverse individuals working to provide transformative solutions for some of the world’s greatest challenges. Reports like the 2022 CEI helps us identify opportunities for growth as we pursue diversity of all dimensions across our global organization.”
Participation in the CEI suvey and report supports the company’s D&I Strategy 2030, an initiative designed to expand the scope of ABB’s inclusiveness policies and practices. Through this strategy – built on a three-pillar model of governance, inclusive leadership and culture, and partnerships – ABB has introduced new resources and practices including a gender and identity expression policy and LGBTQ+ awareness training for all new hires.
The CEI rates employers providing LGBTQ-friendly workplace policies to over 20 million U.S. workers and an additional 18 million outside of the U.S. The 2022 CEI saw growth across every measurement category, with rankings based 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; and,
- Corporate social responsibility.
“When the Human Rights Campaign Foundation created the Corporate Equality Index 20 years ago, we dreamed that LGBTQ+ workers—from the factory floor to corporate headquarters, in big cities and small towns—could have access to the policies and benefits needed to thrive and live life authentically,” said Jay Brown, Human Rights Campaign Senior Vice President of Programs, Research and Training. “We are proud that the Corporate Equality Index paved the way to that reality for countless LGBTQ+ workers in America and abroad. But there is still more to do, which is why we are raising the bar yet again to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow for LGBTQ+ workers everywhere.”
The full report is available online at www.hrc.org/cei.
ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 105,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com.
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people. Through its programs, the HRC Foundation seeks to make transformational change in the everyday lives of LGBTQ+ people, shedding light on inequity and deepening the public’s understanding of LGBTQ+ issues, with a clear focus on advancing transgender and racial justice. Its work has transformed the landscape for more than 15 million workers, 11 million students, 1 million clients in the adoption and foster care system and so much more. The HRC Foundation provides direct consultation and technical assistance to institutions and communities, driving the advancement of inclusive policies and practices; it builds the capacity of future leaders and allies through fellowship and training programs; and, with the firm belief that we are stronger working together, it forges partnerships with advocates in the U.S. and around the globe to increase our impact and shape the future of our work.
