Grant Thornton earns perfect score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index

Firm receives a 100% score for the ninth consecutive year

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Grant Thornton, one of America’s largest brands of professionals providing end-to-end audit, assurance, tax and advisory services, received a perfect 100% score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s (HRCF) 2026 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. This marks the ninth consecutive year Grant Thornton has earned top marks in this ranking.

“We’re honored to once again be recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, and even more proud of what this achievement says about our culture,” said Rashada Whitehead, Grant Thornton’s chief communications, culture and inclusion officer. “Earning a perfect score reflects the way our people show up for one another – with respect, empathy and a commitment to helping every colleague feel seen and valued. It’s the everyday actions that make this recognition possible.”

The 2026 CEI highlights the progress of 534 U.S.-based companies in advancing LGBTQ+ workplace policies in the U.S. and abroad.

The CEI rates employers providing crucial protections to over 22 million U.S. workers and evaluates companies based on four central pillars:

• Non-discrimination policies across business entities.
• Equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families.
• Supporting an inclusive culture.
• Outreach and engagement.

“For nearly a quarter of a century, the Corporate Equality Index has put a marker down for businesses committed to inclusion and transparency for all workers. Now, more than ever, we celebrate them,” said Kelley Robinson, president of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. “No matter the environment, companies that communicate clearly and lead with transparency earn trust, retain talent, and strengthen their business. We are always here to collaborate with employers who want to foster a workplace where team members can bring their best selves to the office.”

Grant Thornton’s commitment to culture and inclusion has been recognized through multiple accolades in the last year: The firm was ranked for the 20^th consecutive year as one of Seramount’s 100 Best Companies and named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.

For more information about the 2026 Corporate Equality Index, visit here. To learn more about Grant Thornton’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, visit https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/inclusion-and-belonging.

About Grant Thornton
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In January 2025, Grant Thornton Advisors LLC formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform. The platform offers a premier advisory and tax practice, as well as independent audit practices. With offices across the Americas, Europe and the Middle East, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of more than 20,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

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