RIDGEFIELD, Conn., Dec. 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Boehringer Ingelheim announced today that it has been recognized on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index (CEI). This is the ninth time that the company received a perfect score and has been designated as a Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality. Administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the CEI is a national benchmarking report on corporate policies and practices related to workplace equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees.
"We are committed to creating an environment where our employees feel supported and valued," said Nancy Di Dia, U.S. chief diversity and inclusion officer, Boehringer Ingelheim. "This means not only respecting the uniqueness of one another, but also the diversity of ideas and experiences that help us to more effectively serve patients. Fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is a critical part of our success, both today, and in the future."
"Through 15 editions of the annual Corporate Equality Index, major private sector employers have demonstrated over and over that inclusion is not just the right thing to do, it makes for a stronger, more successful business," said Deena Fidas, Director of HRC's Workplace Equality Program. "From centuries-old companies to those that have existed for just a few years, major employers have adopted LGBT-inclusive policies and benefits at rates that continue to outpace lawmakers and lead the way forward."
The 2017 CEI rated 1,043 businesses in the report, which evaluates LGBT-related policies and practices including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency programs and public engagement with the LGBT community. Boehringer Ingelheim's efforts in satisfying as well as exceeding all of the CEI's criteria resulted in a 100 percent score. The company is among only 517 major U.S. businesses that earned top marks this year.
Boehringer Ingelheim's CEI perfect score is the latest accolade in a series of recent honors, including Science magazine's Top Employer list; and Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies.
For more information on the 2017 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.
About Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., based in Ridgefield, CT, is the largest U.S. subsidiary of Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation.
Boehringer Ingelheim is one of the world's 20 leading pharmaceutical companies. Headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, the company operates globally with 145 affiliates and more than 47,000 employees. Since its founding in 1885, the family-owned company has been committed to researching, developing, manufacturing and marketing novel treatments for human and veterinary medicine.
Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to improving lives and providing valuable services and support to patients and their families. Our employees create and engage in programs that strengthen our communities. To learn more about how we make more health for more people, visit our Corporate Social Responsibility Report.
In 2015, Boehringer Ingelheim achieved net sales of about $15.8 billion (14.8 billion euros). R&D expenditure corresponds to 20.3 percent of its net sales.
For more information please visit www.boehringer-ingelheim.us or follow us on Twitter @BoehringerUS.
About the Human Rights Campaign Foundation
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.
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