Four REITs earned top scores on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRCF) 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the national benchmarking survey and report measuring company policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB), Equinix, Inc . (Nasdaq: EQIX), Iron Mountain Inc. (NYSE: IRM), and Kimco Realty (NYSE: KIM) met all the criteria to earn a score of 100 and receive the designation of a 2025 Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.
To earn top ratings, companies must have taken concrete steps to establish and implement comprehensive policies, benefits, and practices that ensure greater equity for LGBTQ workers and their families, HRCF said.
This marks AvalonBay’s third time participating in the CEI and earning the Equality 100 Award. “These achievements reflect our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where all associates can thrive,” the REIT said.