Workplace Diversity – Page 8 – Trillium Asset Management

ExxonMobil – Implement Sexual Orientation Non Discrimination Policy (2009)

February 17, 2009

WHEREAS ExxonMobil Corporation, does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in its written employment policy; Over 88% of the Fortune 500 companies have adopted written nondiscrimination policies prohibiting harassment and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, as have more than 98% of Fortune 100 companies, according to the Human Rights Campaign; over 30% now prohibit discrimination based on gender identity; We believe that corporations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity have a competitive advantage in recruiting and retaining employees from the widest talent pool; According to a June, …

Pentair – Sexual Orientation Non Discrimination Policy (2008)

January 24, 2008

WHEREAS Pentair does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation in its written employment policy; We believe that corporations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation have a competitive advantage in recruiting and retaining employees from the widest talent pool; According to the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law, studies since the mid-1990s found that at least one in ten gay men and lesbians experienced workplace harassment or discrimination based on their sexual orientation; National public opinion polls consistently find that the majority of Americans support equal rights in the workplace for gay men, lesbians …

Home Depot – Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) (2008)

January 24, 2008

WHEREAS Equal employment opportunity (EEO) is a fair employment practice and an investment issue. We believe that companies with a good EEO record have a competitive advantage in employee recruitment and retention. Moreover, U.S. customers are increasingly diverse. A representative work force is more likely to anticipate and respond effectively to evolving consumer demand. Conversely, allegations of discrimination in the workplace have created a significant burden for shareholders due to the high cost of litigation and the potential loss of government contracts. Such litigation may also damage a company’s reputation. Specifically, the cost to Home Depot shareholders for settling discrimination …

ExxonMobil – Implement Sexual Orientation Non Discrimination Policy (2008)

January 23, 2008

WHEREAS ExxonMobil does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in its written employment policy; Over 88% of the Fortune 500 companies have adopted written nondiscrimination policies prohibiting harassment and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, as have more than 98% of Fortune 100 companies, according to the Human Rights Campaign; over 30% now prohibit discrimination based on gender identity; We believe that corporations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity have a competitive advantage in recruiting and retaining employees from the widest talent pool; According to a September 2002 …

Expeditors International – Implement Sexual Orientation Non Discrimination Policy (2008)

January 23, 2008

WHEREAS Expeditors International does not explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation in its written employment policy; Our direct competitors EGL and UPS explicitly prohibit this form of discrimination in their written policies; in Washington where Expeditors is headquartered, a number of major employers have this policy, including Microsoft, Starbucks, Safeco, Weyerhauser, Washington Mutual, Costco, Expedia, Nordstrom and others (see www.hrc.org/worklife); Nearly 90% of the Fortune 500 companies have adopted written nondiscrimination policies prohibiting harassment and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, as have 98% of the Fortune 100 companies, according to the Human Rights Campaign; We believe that …