NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- AllianceBernstein L.P. ("AB"), a leading global investment
management firm, today announced it received a perfect score of 100
on the 2016 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking
survey and report on corporate policies and practices relating to
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) workplace equality,
administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. AB's perfect
score reflects a deep commitment to LGBT workplace equality, with
respect to tangible policies, benefits, and practices. AB joins the
ranks of 407 major U.S. businesses which also earned top marks this
year.
The 2016 CEI rated a total of 1,027 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. AB's
efforts in satisfying all of the CEI's criteria results in a 100
percent score and the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBT
Equality.
"We are honored to have received a perfect score on the
Corporate Equality Index," said Peter
Kraus, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer at
AB. "This award reflects our deep commitment to build an
inclusive work environment that embraces all backgrounds and truly
reflects the diversity of our clients and communities."
"In this 2016 Corporate Equality Index, hundreds of major
businesses responded to our new standards for workplace equality
with exceptional leadership. AB not only meets these standards, it
goes above and beyond the call of duty, making commitment to
equality a fundamental aspect of its corporate values," said
Deena Fidas, HRC Foundation
Workplace Equality Program Director.
As part of AB's ongoing effort to strengthen its commitment to
responsible corporate behavior, it launched its inaugural Corporate
Responsibility report earlier this year. The report outlines the
firm's efforts to build a diverse and inclusive workforce, engage
local communities, reduce its environmental footprint, ensure the
sustainability of its operations and enhance the integration of
environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues in its investment
processes.
For more information on the 2016 Corporate Equality Index, or to
download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.
The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights
organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC
strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a
nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for
all
About AB
AB is a leading global investment management firm that offers
high-quality research and diversified investment services to
institutional investors, individuals and private wealth clients in
major world markets.
As of September 30, 2015, AB
Holding owned approximately 36.2% of the issued and outstanding AB
Units and AXA, one of the largest global financial services
organizations, owned an approximate 63.4% economic interest in
AB.
Additional information about AB may be found on our
website, www.abglobal.com.
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