Human Rights Campaign Foundation Corporate Equality Index, a national benchmarking tool on corporate policies, practices and benefits pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees, has recognized 842 businesses as meeting all the criteria to earn a 100% rating and the designation of being a 2022 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.
Major retailers featured on the list include:
- Amazon.com
- Best Buy Co.
- C&S Wholesale Grocers
- CVS Health Corp.
- eBay Inc.
- Food Lion
- Fortive Corp.
- Giant Eagle
- Giant of Maryland
- Hannaford Supermarkets
- Kohl’s Corp.
- Kroger Co.
- Lowe’s Cos.
- Macy’s
- Meijer
- Nordstrom Inc.
- Office Depot Inc.
- Qurate Retail Group
- Sephora
- Target Corp.
- The Neiman Marcus Group
- The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co.
- Tractor Supply Company
- Walgreen Co.
- Walmart
- Wawa
- Wayfair
According to the foundation, top-rated CEI employers come from almost every industry and region of the United States. To earn top ratings, employers must take concrete steps to establish and implement comprehensive policies, benefits and practices that ensure greater equity for LGBTQ+ workers and their families.