Is Diageo really LGBTQ friendly?
Diageo has earned top marks in Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index. Diageo is committed to protecting the rights of LGBTQ+ people and supporting their inclusion both in the workplace and in society. The company has made a commitment to create an inclusive workplace for all its employees worldwide, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. It has also taken steps to publicly support LGBTQ+ rights and causes, including signing the United Nations LGBTQ+ rights pledge and making financial contributions to organizations that advance LGBTQ+ rights. Diageo also supports LGBTQ+ customers by creating and marketing products that celebrate and support them. In addition, the company has been vocal in its support for political causes and initiatives that promote the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
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Detailed information
Does Diageo have inclusive workforce protections?
Diageo has inclusive workforce protections, with policies that include both sexual orientation and gender identity & expression for all operations
Does Diageo offer LGBTQ friendly benefits to its employees?
Diageo 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 Diageo Transgender individuals are offered equal health coverage, including medically necessary care.
Does Diageo have an LGBTQ inclusive culture?
Diageo 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.
Diageo 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.
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