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Steelcase Earns Top Score for LGBTQ Equality
February 1,
2021 by Laurie Northington in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, Industry 
Office furniture supplier Steelcase (NYSE: SCS) has earned a perfect score of 100 points on the Corporate Equality Index, issued by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, designating Steelcase as one of the “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality” in the U.S.
The company has received this top score in seven of the past eight years. Additionally, The Human Rights Campaign Mexico Chapter has awarded Steelcase’s Monterrey Business Center and the Mexico City WorkLife Center with the HRC EQUIDAD MX 2021 Certificate for having obtained the highest rating on their LGBTQ Equity and Inclusion index under their Global Program for Labor inclusion.
“We’re committed to listening, learning and working to create a safe, equitable workplace for everyone, and it’s an honor to be recognized for our efforts with a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index,” said Jim Keane, president and CEO. “Congratulations to our employees, who live out our values and push us to be better every day.”
The Corporate Equality Index recognized Steelcase for championing comprehensive policies, benefits and practices that ensure greater equity for LGBTQ workers and their families. The criteria used to establish this recognition include providing equitable benefits for LGBTQ workers and their families, supporting an inclusive culture and pursuing corporate social responsibility.
This recognition builds upon the approach to diversity, equity and inclusion Steelcase is pursuing through their comprehensive strategy and as a part of the company’s core values. Steelcase has made commitments to build diverse teams that reflect our communities, ensure equitable development opportunities and create a culture of inclusion where all employees can be authentic and thrive.