Tag: LGBTQ

UBS Announces Launch of a New Socially Conscious Investment Strategy Focused on LGBT Employment Equality

Stuart Mitchell
UBS

UBS Investment Bank today announced the launch of the InsightShares LGBT Employment Equality ETF, the first in the series of exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) issued under the “InsightShares” brand. This cause-focused ETF offers the opportunity to invest in a socially conscious strategy. Created and offered by Exchange Traded Concepts, this ETF offers exposure to the UBS LGBT Employment Equality Index. “InsightShares creates an incredible opportunity for investors to align their portfolios with their philanthropic values,” said Richard Cea, Executive Director of Exchange Traded Products at UBS. “We’re thrilled to support…

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HP launches “Proud Portraits” the third spot in their Reinvent Mindsets Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

HP has launched the third in its Reinvent Mindsets Campaign, HP uses family photos as a catalyst for acceptance at work, the message to all is that everyone has a right to be who they are, no matter where they are, and that includes proudly displaying photos of their families, no matter what their makeup. The blog, wriiten by HP Corporate Newsroom states: When it comes to windows on the soul, eyes can’t compete with photos. After all, what reflects a person’s personal brand more authentically than images, especially those that…

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Manchester United support Rainbow Laces campaign

Stuart Mitchell

As part of Manchester United’s ongoing commitment to equality under its #allredallequal campaign, the club is taking part in Stonewall’s fortnight of action and is supporting the Rainbow Laces initiative. United are the only football club to work directly with the charity as part of TeamPride; a coalition of organisations committed to LGBT inclusion in sport and strengthening equality and inclusion within society.  The relationship with Stonewall continues to grow with the club hosting the Rainbow Laces Summit at Old Trafford in recent months, along with continued support and idea…

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Rainbow Laces takes over sport

Stuart Mitchell

Sport has ‘Come Out For LGBT’ equality in the biggest show of support the Rainbow Laces campaign has ever seen.  In readiness for the week-long celebration, eBay were selling Rainbow Laces throughout November to help fans ‘come out’ in support of lesbian, gay, bi and trans people in sport. Already more than 100,000 laces have been sold.   eBay is the latest company to join TeamPride, a coalition of global organisations that help make Rainbow Laces happen.  TeamPride members include adidas, Aon, Aviva, eBay, Manchester United, O2, Premier League, Sky Sports…

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HRC Releases Corporate Equality Index with Record 609 Companies Earning Perfect Scores

Stuart Mitchell

A record number of the nation’s major companies and law firms are advancing vital policies and practices to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) workers around the world, according to the 2018 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) released today by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest LGBTQ civil rights organization. This year, a record-breaking 609 businesses earned the CEI’s top score of 100, up from 517 last year — a single-year increase of 18 percent. This record sets a new high water…

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