The railroad earned a 100% rating on the
coveted list, underscoring Union Pacific's leadership on diversity
and equality
OMAHA,
Neb., Nov. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Union
Pacific Railroad scored 100% on the Human Rights Campaign
Foundation's 2023-24 Corporate Equality Index, a leading national
benchmark identifying companies with a strong track record of
embracing LGBTQ+ equality in practices, policies, and benefits.
This is the second year in a row Union Pacific earned a 100%
score.
"This award represents the hard work and relentless drive within
Union Pacific to create a company culture that embraces diversity
and inclusion as a strength and cultivates a workplace environment
where all employees are treated with dignity and respect," said
Debra Schrampfer, Union Pacific
Railroad's Chief Diversity Officer.
To earn top marks, companies must meet the Corporate Equality
Index's criteria in four categories: workforce protections against
discrimination, equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their
families; supporting an inclusive culture and corporate social
responsibility; and responsible citizenship.
"Today's award reaffirms people who identify as LGBTQ+, and our
allies, belong at Union Pacific," said Ryan
Kula, president of Union Pacific's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
and Transgender Employee Resource Group known as BRIDGES. "It also
underscores the railroad's commitment to building a workforce that
reflects the communities in which their employees live and
work."
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and
businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service.
Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers
and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most
environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union
Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union
Pacific is available at www.up.com.
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