Mattel Earns Top Marks in 2020 Corporate Equality Index
January 21 2020 - 12:15PM
Business Wire
- Mattel earns 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign
Foundation’s annual scorecard assessing LGBTQ workplace
equality
Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT), proudly announced that it received a
score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020
Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s premier benchmarking
survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices
related to LGBTQ workplace equality. Mattel joins the ranks of more
than 680 major U.S. businesses that also earned top marks this
year.
Amy Thompson, EVP and Chief People Officer said, “On behalf of
our entire team, we are honored to be recognized by the Human
Rights Campaign Foundation as one of the country’s top workplaces
for LGBTQ equality. Going back to our founding 75 years ago,
creativity has been the lifeblood of Mattel as we innovate new
products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop kids
through play. Fostering an environment of creativity, ingenuity and
imagination starts with ensuring that every employee – at all
levels of our organization – feels they have the freedom to be
fully who they are and are valued for the unique life experiences
and perspectives they contribute to our combined culture. We strive
to create a culture of empowerment by celebrating every voice,
everywhere.”
“The impact of the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality
Index over its 18-year history is profound. In this time, the
corporate community has worked with us to adopt LGBTQ-inclusive
policies, practices and benefits, establishing the Corporate
Equality Index as a primary driving force for LGBTQ workplace
inclusion in America and across the globe,” said HRC President
Alphonso David. “These companies know that protecting their LGBTQ
employees and customers from discrimination is not just the right
thing to do -- it is also the best business decision. In addition,
many of these leaders are also advocating for the LGBTQ community
and equality under the law in the public square. From supporting
LGBTQ civil rights protections in the U.S. through HRC’s Business
Coalition for the Equality Act, to featuring transgender and
non-binary people in an ad in Argentina, to advocating for marriage
equality in Taiwan -- businesses understand their LGBTQ employees
and customers deserve to be seen, valued and respected not only at
work, but in every aspect of daily life.”
The results of this year’s CEI showcase how 1059 U.S.-based
companies are not only promoting LGBTQ-friendly workplace policies
in the U.S., but helping advance the cause of LGBTQ inclusion in
workplaces abroad. Mattel’s efforts in satisfying all of the CEI’s
criteria earned a 100 percent ranking and the designation as a Best
Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.
The CEI rates companies and top law firms on detailed criteria
falling under five broad categories:
- Non-discrimination policies
- Demonstrated organizational competency and accountability
around LGBTQ diversity and inclusion
- Public commitment to LGBTQ equality
The full report, is available online at 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.
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global children’s entertainment company that
specializes in design and production of quality toys and consumer
products. We create innovative products and experiences that
inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage
consumers through our portfolio of iconic franchises, including
Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl®, Fisher-Price®, Thomas &
Friends® and MEGA®, as well as other popular brands that we own or
license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our
offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and
live events. We operate in 40 locations and sell products in more
than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail
and technology companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is
proud to be a trusted partner in exploring the wonder of childhood
and empowering kids to reach their full potential. Visit us online
at www.mattel.com.
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