Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• LGBTQ+ equality
• Board Diversity
• Transgender Equality
• Marriage Equality
• Self-ID
• Corporate Social Responsibility

Social Achievements

• Published the annual State LGBTQ+ Business Climate Index, providing insights into LGBTQ+ equality across US states.
• Published 50 State CEO Briefs offering state-specific guidance on LGBTQ+ issues.
• Published Country CEO Briefs for various countries, providing insights into LGBTQ+ issues globally.
• Published LGBTQ+ Board Diversity Guidelines for Hong Kong, providing a blueprint for inclusive board policies.
• Published the second edition of The Business Leader’s Guide to Trans Equality in the US.
• Hosted various summits and events bringing together LGBTQ+ leaders and allies.
• Launched NEXUS LGBTQ+, a platform connecting LGBTQ+ ERG leaders.
• Published a white paper, “The LGBTQ+ Employee Lifecycle: What’s Missing?”
• Published 25 weekly editions of OutNEWS, reaching over 20,000 subscribers.

Governance Achievements

• OutQUORUM initiative promoted LGBTQ+ board leadership, resulting in increased inclusion of LGBTQ+ in board diversity metrics.
• Developed BoardFit program to prepare LGBTQ+ candidates for corporate boards.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Decline in the political, social, and economic standing of LGBTQ+ Americans.
• Surge in anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across US states.
• Lack of LGBTQ+ representation on corporate boards globally.
• Gap in the use of artificial intelligence to address LGBTQ+ inclusion challenges.

Mitigation Strategies

• Advocacy efforts to protect and advance marriage equality.
• Publication of resources and guidelines to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion.
• Legal challenges to anti-LGBTQ+ laws.
• OutQUORUM initiative to increase LGBTQ+ representation on boards.
• Self-ID initiatives to improve data collection and understanding of the LGBTQ+ workforce.
• NEXUS platform to connect LGBTQ+ ERG leaders and share best practices.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• LGBTQ+ inclusion
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB)
• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

Social Achievements

• Developed the Credit Suisse LGBTQ Equality Index and Portfolio
• Increased transparency on LGBTQ+ DEI reporting among companies

Governance Achievements

• Advocated for LGBTQ+ inclusive policies and reporting standards in ESG frameworks

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Lack of guidance from ESG standard setters for LGBTQ+ inclusive reporting
• Ambiguity on how to measure and report on DEI
• Underdeveloped industry standards and benchmarks for health and well-being metrics

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed a comprehensive set of reporting best practices for LGBTQ+ inclusive ESG reporting
• Provided a research-based framework (12 Competencies for Measuring Health & Well-being) to help organizations measure and track the impact of their investments in health and well-being
• Created the WELL Equity Rating to guide organizations in advancing DEI and reporting on progress

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier diversity programs inclusive of LGBTQ+ owned businesses

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, GRI, World Economic Forum