CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai
Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the world's most
trusted solution to power and protect digital experiences, proudly
announces that it received a perfect score of 100 percent on the
2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking
survey and report on corporate policies, practices and benefits
pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+)
employees, administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
This makes the sixth consecutive year the company has received such
a score.
"Akamai is committed to inclusion and diversity and we know that
real change in these areas depends on consistent practices and
collective action across the entire organization," said
Nicole Fitzpatrick, chief ESG
officer and deputy general counsel, Akamai Technologies. "We strive
to provide a work environment and culture where all employees feel
that they can contribute and perform to the best of their
abilities. As a result, at Akamai, we continually create and invest
in programs that allow each employee to feel they can make not only
a difference, but also an impact."
The 2022 CEI evaluates LGBTQ+-related policies and practices
including non-discrimination workplace protections; equitable
benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families; supporting an
inclusive culture; and overall corporate social responsibility.
Akamai's efforts in satisfying all of the CEI's criteria resulted
in a 100 percent ranking and the designation as a "Best Place to
Work for LGBTQ+ Equality."
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation is the educational
arm of the Human Rights Campaign, America's largest civil rights
organization working to achieve equality for LGBTQ+ people. Through
its programs, the HRC Foundation seeks to make transformational
change in the everyday lives of LGBTQ+ people, shedding light on
inequity and deepening the public's understanding of LGBTQ+ issues,
with a clear focus on advancing transgender and racial justice.
About Akamai
Akamai powers and protects life online. The most innovative
companies worldwide choose Akamai to secure and deliver their
digital experiences - helping billions of people live, work, and
play every day. With the world's largest and most trusted edge
platform, Akamai keeps apps, code, and experiences closer to users
- and threats farther away. Learn more about Akamai's security,
content delivery, and edge compute products and services at
www.akamai.com, blogs.akamai.com, or follow Akamai Technologies on
Twitter and LinkedIn.
Contacts:
Gina Sorice
Media Relations
646-320-4107
gsorice@akamai.com
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