Fifth Third Bank Earns Top Marks in Human Rights

Fifth Third Bank, National Association, has received a score of 100 for the seventh consecutive year on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022 Corporate Equality Index. The index is the nation's foremost benchmarking survey measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

"We're honored that Fifth Third Bank again has earned a top spot on the Corporate Equality Index," said Nancy Pinckney, chief human resources officer for Fifth Third Bank. "The ability to create an open, welcoming environment -- where each employee feels supported and valued -- has enabled us to better serve customers, communities, and one another. It helps to make us an employer of choice and to win the race for talent."

"By showing our commitment to creating an equitable workplace for our employees, regardless of their gender identity or sexual orientation, we are empowering our fellow colleagues to build stronger business relationships with each other and our customers," said Stephanie A. Smith, chief inclusion and diversity officer, Fifth Third Bank.

The Corporate Equality Index rates companies on detailed criteria falling under four central pillars:

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

"When the Human Rights Campaign Foundation created the Corporate Equality Index 20 years ago, we dreamed that LGBTQ+ workers--from the factory floor to corporate headquarters, in big cities and small towns--could have access to the policies and benefits needed to thrive and live life authentically," said Jay Brown, Human Rights Campaign senior vice president of programs, research and training. "We are proud that the Corporate Equality Index paved the way to that reality for countless LGBTQ+ workers in America and abroad. But there is still more to do, which is why we are raising the bar yet again to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow for LGBTQ+ workers everywhere. Congratulations to Fifth Third Bank for achieving the title of best places to work for LGBTQ+ equality and working to advance inclusion in the workplace."