OCC is proud to announce that, for the second consecutive year, we have earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's (HRCF) 2026 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's leading benchmarking survey on corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. This recognition once again places OCC among 534 U.S. businesses honored with HRCF's Equality 100 Award-affirming our position as a leader in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
"This recognition reflects our #WeAreOCC commitment to providing the resources and infrastructure that support LGBTQ+ colleagues: equitable benefits, clear policies, and spaces for meaningful connection. When we strengthen support for LGBTQ+ colleagues, we strengthen the conditions for everyone to thrive. We're building systems that sustain this work over time, maintaining what's working while addressing gaps as we identify them," said Ngoc Nguyen, Executive Director and Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at OCC.
The 2026 CEI evaluated 1,449 organizations ranging from the largest public companies to small and mid-sized businesses, collectively impacting more than 22 million American workers. Companies were assessed across four key pillars that model inclusive workplace environments:
- Non-discrimination policies across business entities
- Equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families
- Supporting an inclusive culture
- Outreach and engagement
Earning this recognition for a second consecutive year highlights how colleagues across OCC continue to bring our values to life. Whether through participation in employee led groups, contributions to evolving workplace policies, or daily acts of support and allyship, our community plays a central role in sustaining a culture where people can thrive.
OCC's commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion extends beyond meeting industry standards-it reflects who we are and how we work together. Our #WeAreOCC value continues to inspire actions that uplift voices, encourage connection, and ensure everyone feels empowered to succeed. We are proud to be part of a growing movement that pushes workplace equality forward and strengthens the environments where people build their careers.
The full HRCF Corporate Equality Index report is available online at www.hrc.org/cei.
About HRCF
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people, with 3.6 million members and supporters. The HRC Foundation (a 501(c)(3)) works to ensure LGBTQ+ people are safe, seen and supported where it matters most: at school, at work and in every community across the country. From the courtroom to the classroom, from Congress to corporate America, HRC and the HRC Foundation build power through partnerships, storytelling, and action—working to create a future rooted in equity, freedom and belonging for all LGBTQ+ people.