Top rating on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's annual index
underscores firm's commitment to LGBT equality
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Ameriprise
Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) has earned the top rating of 100 percent
on the 2010 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), an annual survey
administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The company joins
304 other major U.S. businesses that received top marks for their
treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees and
consumers.
"Ameriprise Financial is proud to be recognized with a perfect score on
the HRC's Corporate Equality Index for the fourth consecutive year,"
said Jason Buss, vice president of talent acquisition and diversity at
Ameriprise Financial. "Providing an inclusive environment isn't just the
right thing to do, it also makes business sense. The unique identities
and perspectives that our employees bring to the workplace enrich our
corporate culture and help us meet the changing needs of our clients."
The CEI rated 590 businesses in total, evaluating LGBT-related policies
and practices including non-discrimination policies, transgender health
benefits and domestic partner benefits. Ameriprise Financial earned the
prestigious 100 percent ranking for ensuring LGBT equality in each of
the survey's main criterion.
For more information on the 2010 Corporate Equality Index, or to
download a free copy of the report, visit hrc.org/cei.
About Ameriprise Financial
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. is a
diversified financial services company serving the comprehensive
financial planning needs of the mass affluent and affluent. For more
information, visit ameriprise.com.
(C) 2009 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved.
Source: Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
Contact: Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
Stacy Housman, Media Relations, 612-678-7215
stacy.m.housman@ampf.com