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HRC Foundation's 2025 Corporate Equality Index Released

World Wide Technology among companies recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's annual CEI, highlighting business commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion & equitable benefits.

WASHINGTON — Today, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) released the 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's leading benchmarking survey and report measuring company policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality for more than two decades. A record 1,449 businesses were rated this year, including 72 first-time CEI participants. In total, 765 companies – a 28 percent increase from last year – earned a score of 100 and will be honored with HRC Foundation's Equality 100 Award as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion. 

"At its core, the work of the CEI is about making businesses stronger. Since the start of this work 22 years ago, we've seen drastic shifts in corporate America towards more equitable and inclusive working conditions, family formation and healthcare benefits, and non-discrimination protections," said HRC President Kelley Robinson. "At times, progress meets backlash, but companies continue to dedicate the time and resources to reinforcing workplace inclusion. As a result, they are more competitive and more creative while attracting and retaining top talent and widening their consumer base. Our door is open for companies looking to learn more about supporting every single employee so they can bring their best to work." 

In 2025, World Wide Technology earned a score of 95 on the CEI. Find WWT's stats here.

 

Key findings in the 2025 CEI include: 

  • The first year of the CEI (2002) included 319 participating companies. This year, we surveyed a record-high 1,449 participants, nearly 5% growth from the previous year.
  • 98% (1,420 companies) have sexual orientation and gender identity in their Employment Non-Discrimination policy, up from just 5 percent in the CEI's inaugural edition in 2002.
  • More companies this year provided an LGBTQ+ health benefits guide – a 25% increase over last year in the number of companies with this employee resource.
    • CEI 2025: 1089 (75%) companies created this resource.
    • CEI 2023-24: 873 (63%) companies provided this resource.
  • Inclusive Benefits
    • 1,187 companies (82%) provide equivalency spousal and partner medical benefits.
    • 1,329 companies (92%) provide equivalency in their family formation benefits for spouses and partners.
    • 1,258 companies (87%) provide equal health coverage for transgender individuals without exclusion for medically necessary care.

1,051 companies out of all CEI-rated employers have instituted gender transition guidelines with supportive policies and documentation guidance to proactively support transitioning employees, their managers, and their colleagues – up 21 percent over last year's CEI.80% of LGBTQ+ consumers are not only opting to boycott companies that are rolling back inclusion initiatives, but more than half will urge others to do so also, taking their concerns to social media or sharing negative company reviews.

 

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