STAINES-UPON-THAMES, United
Kingdom, Jan. 30, 2020
/PRNewswire/ -- Mallinckrodt plc
(NYSE: MNK), a global biopharmaceutical company, today announced
that the company received the distinguished honor of "Best Places
to Work for LGBTQ Workplace Equality (lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender and queer)" for the fourth year in a row. Mallinckrodt earned a perfect score of 100 percent
on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation's 2020 Corporate
Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on
corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ equality in the
workplace.
"We are honored to receive this recognition from the HRC
Foundation for the fourth year in a row and want to recognize our
employees who have contributed to our achievement of earning a
perfect score again," said Mark
Trudeau, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mallinckrodt. "We are proud of our culture that
fosters an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are
respected for their various backgrounds, experiences and
perspectives. We know the power of inclusion and diversity in
breaking down barriers leads to life-changing solutions for
underserved patients with severe and critical conditions. We remain
committed to continuing our efforts to respect one another's
perspectives and serve as an example of the strength that comes
from embracing our uniqueness."
The results of this year's CEI showcase how 1,059 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. Mallinckrodt's
achievements satisfied all of the CEI's criteria and resulted in a
100 percent score. The company joins 680 other major U.S.
businesses also earning top scores this year.
The HRC Foundation is committed to keeping the criteria for the
CEI rigorous, fair and transparent by identifying emerging best
practices that improve the experiences of LGBTQ employees of
participating businesses. The 2020 CEI evaluates companies on
LGBTQ-related policies and practices that fall into five
categories: non-discrimination policies, employment benefits,
demonstrated organizational competency and accountability around
LGBTQ diversity and inclusion, public commitment to LGBTQ equality
and responsible citizenship.
"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."
The HRC 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. For more information on
the 2020 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a free copy of
the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.
ABOUT MALLINCKRODT
Mallinckrodt is a global business consisting of
multiple wholly owned subsidiaries that develop, manufacture,
market and distribute specialty pharmaceutical products and
therapies. The company's Specialty Brands reportable segment's
areas of focus include autoimmune and rare diseases in specialty
areas like neurology, rheumatology, nephrology, pulmonology and
ophthalmology; immunotherapy and neonatal respiratory critical care
therapies; analgesics and gastrointestinal products. Its Specialty
Generics reportable segment includes specialty generic drugs and
active pharmaceutical ingredients. To learn more about Mallinckrodt, visit www.mallinckrodt.com.
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CONTACTS
For Financial/Dailies Media Inquiries
Daniel Yunger
Kekst CNC
212-521-4879
mallinckrodt@kekstcnc.com
Investor Relations
Daniel J.
Speciale, CPA
Vice President, Investor Relations and IRO
314-654-3638
daniel.speciale@mnk.com
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