Costco has achieved only a 60/100 on the 2021 Corporate Equality Index, a score which is significantly lower than many of its peers. While Costco provides sufficient workforce protections for LGBTQ employees, the company falls behind on both inclusive benefits, and corporate social responsibility. In 2022, Costco Wholesale Corporation continued to demonstrate its commitment to LGBTQ rights with a number of initiatives, including speaking out against anti-LGBTQ legislation, supporting Pride month, and introducing a new, comprehensive LGBTQ-inclusive nondiscrimination policy. Additionally, the company announced its support for the Equality Act, a bill that seeks to protect LGBTQ individuals from discrimination in housing, public accommodations, and other areas of life. Furthermore, it launched an LGBTQ Supplier Diversity Program, which works to increase diversity and inclusion among its suppliers, and announced plans to create a dedicated LGBTQ Employee Resource Group. These initiatives demonstrate Costco’s dedication to creating an inclusive workplace and supporting the LGBTQ community.

Target has a policy of nondiscrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The company offers health benefits to domestic partners of employees, including transgender employees. Target also participates in public events and organizations that support LGBTQ rights, and donates to politicians who support or don't support LGBTQ rights legislation.

Kroger has a moderate to conservative stance on LGBTQ rights. The company offers its employees benefits that cover domestic partners, including both same-sex and opposite-sex couples. Kroger also participates in and donates to public events and organizations that support LGBTQ rights, as well as donating to politicians who support LGBTQ rights legislation.

Amazon has achieved a perfect score in the last Corporate Equality Index by HRC thanks to its own policies and benefits promoting inclusion of their LGBTQ+ employees. The company has also spoken publicly on multiple occasions in support of legislation protecting LGBTQ individuals. However, over the last 3 years alone, Amazon has donated almost half a million dollars supporting the campaigns of anti-gay politicians at the federal and state level across the whole country.

Publix does not have an official policy on LGBTQ rights, but the company has been vocal in its support for employees who are part of the LGBTQ community. Publix offers domestic partner benefits to employees in same-sex relationships and donates to public events and organizations that support LGBTQ rights. The company also donates to politicians who support or don't support LGBTQ rights legislation, but has not taken a public position on any specific piece of legislation.

Instacart does not have an explicit policy on LGBTQ rights, but the company is supportive of its employees who identify as LGBTQ. All employees are offered benefits such as healthcare and 401k plans, and Instacart has participated in public events and organizations that support LGBTQ rights, such as the San Francisco Pride parade. The company has also donated to politicians who support LGBTQ rights legislation, such as Kamala Harris.

IKEA has earned top marks in Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index. On top of treating all employees fairly, IKEA has been promoting inclusion with its customers and the general public for years, through several initiatives, campaigns, and advertisements across the world. IKEA's commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion goes above and beyond what we have seen from many companies, which is why we have granted this company extra points. In 2022, the company announced plans to launch a new partnership with Human Rights Campaign (HRC) to promote LGBTQ inclusion and support related initiatives. This includes training and education for Ikea employees, providing resources and support for LGBTQ customers, and working to ensure that all employees and customers are treated with respect and dignity. In addition, Ikea is making political contributions to support LGBTQ rights initiatives, including lobbying efforts and fundraising. These efforts demonstrate Ikea's commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.