Caesars Entertainment Achieves Sixteenth Consecutive Perfect Score in Corporate Equality

This achievement marks the sixteenth consecutive year of this recognition, cementing Caesars’ position as a frontrunner in LGBTQ+ equality in the workplace.

A History of Inclusivity and Advocacy

Caesars Entertainment has consistently led the industry in promoting LGBTQ+ rights and inclusivity. As noted by Heather Rapp, SVP of Corporate Social Responsibility at Caesars, the company was the pioneer in establishing an employee resource group for LGBTQ+ team members and allies, setting a precedent for the industry.

Caesars’ commitment to LGBTQ+ equality includes several notable initiatives:

• It is a major supporter of the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada.
• The company collaborates with certified LGBTQ+ suppliers and has partnered with the National LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce.
• Caesars supports The Trevor Project, aiming to create safer environments for LGBTQ+ individuals.
• The establishment of EQUAL, the first employee resource group in the gaming industry for LGBTQ+ and allies, provides ongoing networking and professional development.
• The company sponsors events like Las Vegas PRIDE and the first LGBTQ Equality Fest on the Gulf Coast.

Recognition and Awards

This perfect score is part of a broader recognition of Caesars Entertainment’s corporate social responsibility.

The company has received accolades from various organizations, including being named to the Civic50, achieving a perfect score on the Disability Equality Index, and recognition from USA Today and Newsweek for its commitment to social responsibility, environmental stewardship, and workplace diversity.

Our Comment on the Article

Caesars Entertainment’s continuous achievement of a perfect score on the Corporate Equality Index is a testament to its enduring dedication to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

This recognition, alongside its numerous other accolades, underscores the company’s role as a leader not only in the gaming-entertainment industry but also in corporate social responsibility.

Caesars’ approach to LGBTQ+ equality, disability inclusion, and environmental stewardship serves as a model for other corporations, highlighting the importance of comprehensive policies and practices that support all team members and contribute positively to broader societal goals.