Perfect Score Attributed to Company’s
Commitment to Equality
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (OTCBB: CCMO), a global media and
entertainment company, is proud to announce it has earned a perfect
score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) 2009 Corporate
Equality Index, released by the HRC today. This is the third consecutive
year that the organization has received a perfect score on its policies
relating to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) employees and
business partners.
"Clear Channel remains committed to creating excellent and positive
working environments for each of our employees,”
said Lisa Dollinger, Chief Communications Officer for Clear Channel
Communications. "Our culture of diversity and commitment to inclusion is
what makes this honor possible for the third consecutive year. We thank
the HRC Foundation for recognizing our hard work and commitment in this
area.”
“The 2009 Corporate Equality Index shows that
corporate America understands that a diverse workforce is critical to
remaining successful and competitive,” said
HRC Foundation President Joe Solmonese. “In
the absence of a federal law that prohibits workplace discrimination
based on sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, it is up
to employers to take the lead and implement policies that ensure all
their employees are protected.”
The Human Rights Campaign, America’s largest
civil rights organization for GLBT equality, uses the annual index to
measure how equitably companies are treating their GLBT employees,
consumers and investors. This year, the Human Rights Campaign surveyed
583 businesses on a scale from 0 to 100 percent on their treatment of
gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers and
investors. The 2009 edition of the CEI reports 259 businesses achieved a
perfect score, a one-third increase over last year when the number was
195. The 259 top-rated businesses collectively employ more than 9
million full-time employees.
About Clear Channel Communications
Clear Channel Communications, Inc. is a global media and entertainment
company specializing in mobile and on-demand entertainment and
information services for local communities and premiere opportunities
for advertisers. Based in San Antonio, Texas, the company's businesses
include radio and outdoor displays. More information is available at www.clearchannel.com.
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