WALTHAM, Mass., Sept. 2, 2008 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth year in a
row, Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has achieved a 100 percent score on the
Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) Corporate Equality Index (CEI). The HRC is
the nation's largest gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) rights
organization, which tracks American companies annually on how they treat
GLBT employees, consumers and investors.
Raytheon became the first defense and aerospace company to achieve a
100 percent score on the CEI in 2005. Since then it has continued to lead
the industry in fostering a respectful workplace environment where all
employees can achieve maximum growth and productivity regardless of sexual
orientation, gender expression and-or gender identity.
"Receiving a perfect score on the Corporate Equality Index for the
fourth time is further proof of Raytheon's continued dedication to
diversity and highlights the achievements the company has made in creating
an inclusive and open environment for all its employees," said Hayward
Bell, Raytheon's chief diversity officer. "Our 72,000 employees are our
distinguishing assets, and it is imperative that we provide an environment
where they feel respected and valued as part of the Raytheon team."
As part of the criteria for the CEI, companies were rated on a scale of
zero to 100 percent on a variety of measures that included
nondiscrimination policies; domestic partner benefits; transgender health
benefits; and diversity training that include sexual orientation and-or
gender identity and expression in the workplace.
Raytheon Company, with 2007 sales of $21.3 billion, is a technology
leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government
markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 86
years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems
integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and
command, control, communications and intelligence systems, as well as a
broad range of mission support services. With headquarters in Waltham,
Mass., Raytheon employs 72,000 people worldwide.
Contact:
David Albritton
703.284.4353
SOURCE Raytheon Company
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CONTACT:
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