Is Colgate really LGBTQ friendly?
Colgate is owned by Colgate-Palmolive
There is no definitive answer to this question as Colgate has not released a public statement outlining its stance on LGBTQ rights. However, it can be assumed that the company does not actively oppose LGBTQ rights, as it does not appear to donate to any organizations or politicians who do so. Additionally, Colgate offers a number of benefits to its employees which include domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care coverage, and gender identity expression protections. The company also participates in various public events and organizations that support LGBTQ rights.
Detailed information
Does Colgate offer LGBTQ friendly benefits to its employees?
Colgate has strong and inclusive benefits offering for US Employees.
Health Insurance and other benefits are equivalent when it comes to their coverage of spouses or domestic partners for different-sex and same-sex couples.
At Colgate Transgender individuals are offered equal health coverage, including medically necessary care.
Equal health coverage for transgender individuals without exclusion for medically necessary care
Equivalency in same- and different-sex spousal medical and soft benefits
Equivalency in same- and different-sex domestic partner medical and soft benefits
Does Colgate have an LGBTQ inclusive culture?
Colgate has shown sustained commitment to diversity through several initiatives like training for new hires and employees, executives performance tied to diversity goals, and policies that support an inclusive culture around gender identity and self expression.
Colgate has employee groups and/or diversity councils within the company to support LGBTQ employees, and has several programs around hiring, supplier selection, marketing, and philanthropy to support LBBTQ individuals, causes, and organizations.
LGBTQ Corporate Social Responsibility
Three LGBTQ Internal Training and Education Best Practices
Three Distinct Efforts of Outreach or Engagement to Broader LGBTQ Community
Employee group –or– Diversity council
Does Colgate have inclusive workforce protections?
Colgate has inclusive workforce protections, with policies that include both sexual orientation and gender identity & expression for all operations
Policy includes gender identity or expression for all operations
Policy includes sexual orientation for all operations
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Colgate-Palmolive has earned top marks in Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index
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