Impactivize Reporting by Nancy Levine Stearns, Impactivize Founder – August 27, 2025
A NEW study from Human Rights Campaign and Whistle Stop Capital shows that companies with strong LGBTQ+ workplace fairness policies grow faster, earn more, and deliver steadier returns than their peers. Inclusion correlated with higher gross profit, reinforcing the link between equity and core business performance.
A 15-year analysis of hundreds of large companies found:
Revenue growth: High-scoring companies on HRC’s Corporate Equality Index grew revenue 12.3% over 15 years, compared to 5.2% for the lowest scorers.
Profitability: On average, inclusive companies reported net income 8x higher than companies that scored lowest on LGBTQ+ inclusion.
Market stability: High scorers had significantly lower stock price volatility — a key indicator of long-term investor confidence.
“Companies with higher CEI [Corporate Equality Index] scores demonstrated lower stock price volatility, suggesting more predictable and stable long-term performance — a key signal for investors.”
Full results here: https://lnkd.in/guZaPuK3