John Kerry, Secretary of State, US Department of State Source: US Department of State
Goldman Sachs has been listed as a finalist for a Secretary of State’s Award for Corporate Excellence for its work on LGBT Diversity in Hong Kong. The award, which has been awarded each year by the US Secretary of State since 1999, is given in recognition of American companies that are leaders in responsible business conduct worldwide. Each of the finalists are chosen for making an important contribution to the growth and sustainable development of the local economies in which they work.
Goldman Sach in Hong Kong has been selected for serving as a model for promotion inclusion and respect for diversity in workplace, particularly with respect to sexual orientation and gender identity. The company has partnered with firms to promote the development of large LGBTI professionals’ networks, and has sponsored numerous LGBTI-related awards and events, according to the US State Department. The company is also being recognised for its support of Hong Kong’s Equal Opportunities Commission’s efforts to review the anti-discrimination legislation in order to consider future reforms.
The three winners will be announced on 1 March at the annual ceremony at the State Department for the award.
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