Crowe scores 95 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index

CHICAGO (Dec. 12, 2023) - Crowe LLP, a public accounting, consulting and technology firm, has received a score of 95 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Crowe joins the ranks of 1,384 major U.S. businesses that were also ranked in the 2023-2024 CEI.

"We are proud to have received such a high score on the Corporate Equality Index, which is a testament to Crowe's ongoing dedication to creating a workplace where everyone, including those of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity, feels valued, respected, and inspired to reach their full potential," said Rachael Gibson, chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer at Crowe. "Culture is the key to creating a sense of belonging and inclusion, so we are committed to supporting and sustaining a culture where every single person can bring their authentic selves to work each and every day."

The results of the 2023-2024 CEI showcase how U.S.-based companies are promoting LGBTQ+ friendly workplace policies in the U.S. and abroad. The CEI evaluates organizations on detailed criteria falling under four central pillars: non-discrimination policies, equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families, supporting an inclusive culture, and corporate social responsibility.

"For well over two decades, businesses have played an important role in furthering LGBTQ+ equality by centering employee needs and voices when it comes to workplace inclusion. While there is much more work to be done, year-over-year growth in CEI participation is evidence of a business community that recognizes the responsibility and value in upholding equity and inclusion," said RaShawn "Shawnie" Hawkins, Human Rights Campaign senior director of workplace equality. "Our goal at the Human Rights Campaign Foundation is to work in a spirit of partnership with companies, providing educational resources and leading benchmarking, and collaborating on ways for businesses to support the LGBTQ+ community at a time when we face unprecedented legislative attacks, heightened anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and physical violence. The CEI is an ever-evolving tool - a blueprint that companies can use to show up more effectively in supporting their LGBTQ+ employees and their families."

To support a more inclusive and psychologically safe work environment, Crowe has introduced comprehensive benefits that can be accessed by LGBTQ+ team members without the need to out themselves. Benefits cover gender-affirming care, HIV prevention, family formation, and more. Additionally, the Crowe Pride business resource group recently formed the Rainbow Family Alliance to help caregivers to LGBTQ+ youths connect, support each other, and share resources.

The full CEI report is available online at www.hrc.org/cei. For more information on diversity, equity, and inclusion at Crowe, please visit the DEI page.

About Crowe
Crowe LLP is a public accounting, consulting and technology firm that uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities. The firm and its subsidiaries also help clients make smart decisions that lead to lasting value with its tax, advisory and consulting services, helping businesses uncover hidden opportunities in the market - no matter what challenges the markets present. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the best places to work in the U.S. As an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world, Crowe serves clients worldwide. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

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.