Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index (CEI) 2013
This is the eight year that Sears Holdings has received a perfect score on the HRC Foundation's Corporate Equality Index. The perfect score is a testament to the company's commitment to equality through programs that reinforce inclusiveness of all associates and an understanding that diversity is a key business imperative. The Corporate Equality Index score is based on an analysis and rating of 688 businesses and their policies and practices pertinent to LGBT associates e.g., equal employment opportunity, benefits and associate networks to name a few.