BURLINGTON, Mass. and
FRISCO, Texas, Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr
Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ: KDP) today announced that it received a score
of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate
Equality Index, the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and
report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+
workplace equality. KDP joins the ranks of over 840 major U.S.
businesses that also earned top marks this year.
"Achieving a 100% on the Corporate Equality Index for the second
year of our company's three-year history makes us incredibly
proud," said Mary Beth DeNooyer,
Chief Human Resources Officer for Keurig Dr Pepper. "As we
strive to be an employer of choice, we are continuously working to
be a place where all of our employees feel inspired, valued,
included and proud to be part of KDP."
In addition to the strong programs already in place at KDP,
several expanded benefits in 2021 contributed to the Company's top
score, including increasing coverage for transgender medical
services under the U.S. KDP Medical plan and expanding domestic
partner benefits to all KDP employees.
"When the Human Rights Campaign Foundation created the Corporate
Equality Index 20 years ago, we dreamed that LGBTQ+ workers—from
the factory floor to corporate headquarters, in big cities and
small towns—could have access to the policies and benefits needed
to thrive and live life authentically," said Jay Brown, Human Rights Campaign Senior Vice
President of Programs, Research and Training. "We are proud
that the Corporate Equality Index paved the way to that reality for
countless LGBTQ+ workers in America and abroad. But there is still
more to do, which is why we are raising the bar yet again to create
more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow for LGBTQ+ workers
everywhere. Congratulations to Keurig Dr Pepper for achieving the
title of 'best places to work for LGBTQ+ equality' and working to
advance inclusion in the workplace."
KDP earned a perfect 100 score by meeting all of the CEI's
criteria, securing the designation as one of the Best Places to
Work for LGBTQ Equality. The CEI rates companies on detailed
criteria falling under four central pillars:
- Non-discrimination policies across business entities;
- Equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families;
- Supporting an inclusive culture; and,
- Corporate social responsibility.
The full report is available online at www.hrc.org/cei.
About Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a
leading beverage company in North
America, with annual revenue in excess of $11 billion and nearly 27,000 employees. KDP
holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and
tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1
single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. and Canada. The Company's portfolio of more than
125 owned, licensed and partner brands is designed to satisfy
virtually any consumer need, any time, and includes Keurig®, Dr
Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®,
Bai®, Mott's®, CORE® and The Original Donut Shop®. Through its
powerful sales and distribution network, KDP can deliver its
portfolio of hot and cold beverages to nearly every point of
purchase for consumers. The Company is committed to sourcing,
producing and distributing its beverages responsibly through its
Drink Well. Do Good. corporate responsibility platform, including
efforts around circular packaging, efficient natural resource use
and supply chain sustainability.
About The Human Rights Campaign Foundation
The Human
Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of the Human
Rights Campaign (HRC), America's largest civil rights organization
working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender
and queer (LGBTQ+) people. Through its programs, the HRC Foundation
seeks to make transformational change in the everyday lives of
LGBTQ+ people, shedding light on inequity and deepening the
public's understanding of LGBTQ+ issues, with a clear focus on
advancing transgender and racial justice. Its work has transformed
the landscape for more than 15 million workers, 11 million
students, 1 million clients in the adoption and foster care system
and so much more. The HRC Foundation provides direct consultation
and technical assistance to institutions and communities, driving
the advancement of inclusive policies and practices; it builds the
capacity of future leaders and allies through fellowship and
training programs; and, with the firm belief that we are stronger
working together, it forges partnerships with advocates in the U.S.
and around the globe to increase our impact and shape the future of
our work.
Media Contacts:
Katie
Gilroy
Keurig Dr Pepper
T: 781-418-3345 / katie.gilroy@kdrp.com
Laren Marra
Keurig Dr Pepper
T: 773-865-3522 / laren.marra@kdrp.com
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