ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. ACHIEVES PERFECT SCORE FOR 11th CONSECUTIVE YEAR IN THE HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN 2017 CORPORATE EQUALIT...
December 08 2016 - 8:30AM
COMPANY IS
DESIGNATED AS A BEST PLACE TO WORK FOR LGBT EQUALITY
New Albany, Ohio-December 8, 2016-Abercrombie
& Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF), a global retailer of casual luxury
apparel and accessories under the Abercrombie and Fitch, Hollister
and abercrombie kids brands, today proudly announced that it
received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2017 Corporate
Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on
corporate policies and practices related to LGBT workplace
equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
The company has achieved this top rating since 2006.
"We are committed to embracing an inclusive and
diverse environment for our associates and customers at each of our
brands. For us, diversity is about cultivating and strengthening an
inclusive culture and being an outstanding company to both work for
and do business with. We are proud of our perfect score again this
year and it is a testament to our company values," said John
Gabrielli, Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Abercrombie
& Fitch Co.
The Company offers a number of programs and
initiatives that showcase their focus on diversity, inclusion, and
respect, including:
· Comprehensive domestic partner benefits and transgender-inclusive
healthcare
benefits
· Diversity and inclusion training programs for all
associates
· Equal Opportunity non-discrimination policy that covers sexual
orientation and gender identity or expression
The 2017 CEI rated 1,043 businesses in the report,
which evaluates LGBT-related policies and practices including
non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner
benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency
programs, and public engagement with the LGBT community.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s efforts in
satisfying all of the CEI's criteria results in a 100 percent
ranking and the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBT
Equality. For more information on the 2017 Corporate Equality
Index, or to download a free copy of the report, visit
www.hrc.org/cei.
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the
educational arm of America's largest civil rights organization
working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender
and queer people. HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are
embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every
community.
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About Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) is a leading,
global specialty retailer of apparel and accessories for Men, Women
and Kids through three renowned brands. The iconic
Abercrombie & Fitch brand embodies American casual
luxury. With an updated attitude that reflects the character,
charisma and confidence of today's 20+ consumer, Abercrombie &
Fitch remains true to its 125 year heritage of creating expertly
crafted products with an effortless, American style.
The Hollister brand epitomizes the liberating and carefree spirit
of the endless California summer for the teen market.
abercrombie kids creates smart, playful apparel for children ages
3-14, celebrating the wide-eyed wonder of childhood. The brands
share a commitment to offering products of enduring quality and
exceptional comfort that allow consumers around the world to
express their own individuality and style.
The Company operates over 900 stores under these
brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as
well as the e-commerce sites www.abercrombie.com and
www.hollisterco.com.
Media Contact:
Michael Scheiner
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
(614) 283-6192
Public_Relations@abercrombie.com
Investor Contact:
Brian Logan
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
(614) 283-6877
Investor_Relations@abercrombie.com
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Source: Abercrombie & Fitch Co via Globenewswire
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