COSTA MESA, CA (February 10, 2026) – For the seventh consecutive year, global data and technology leader Experian has received a top score in the Human Rights Coalition Corporate Equality Index. As an Equality 100 company, Experian is a top workplace for LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.
“We’re proud that Experian has once again earned a top score on the Equality 100. This achievement reflects the hundreds of everyday actions that our people take to create a workplace where LGBTQ+ colleagues feel safe, supported, and celebrated,” said Michele Bodda, president of Experian Employer Services, Verification Solutions and Housing and co-executive sponsor for Experian Pride Employee Resource Group (ERG).
"The continued evolution of our policies, resources, and allyship programs shows that inclusion isn’t a milestone for us. It’s a commitment we renew year after year,” said Aaron Ricci, vice president of Experian Consumer Services Emerging Markets and Personal Loans and co‑executive sponsor for Experian Pride ERG.
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) is the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. The CEI rates companies on detailed criteria falling under four central pillars:
Experian expanded its support of the community with an update to its bereavement leave policy to acknowledge chosen family, which honors the experiences of many LGBTQ+ individuals. The Experian Pride ERG created an allyship training for all employees, and a Parents Group to provide resources to parents, caregivers and family members. Out & Equal awarded Experian its highest honor, the 2025 Outie award for Workplace Excellence and Belonging, at the 2025 Workplace Summit.
“For nearly a quarter of a century, the Corporate Equality Index has put a marker down for businesses committed to inclusion and transparency for all workers. Now, more than ever, we celebrate them,” said Kelley Robinson, President of the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. “No matter the environment, companies that communicate clearly and lead with transparency earn trust, retain talent, and strengthen their business. We are always here to collaborate with employers who want to foster a workplace where team members can bring their best selves to the office.”
The full report is available online at www.hrc.org/cei
Learn more about Experian ‘s commitment to inclusion and belonging in its 2025 Power of YOU Reports: English | Portuguese | Spanish
About Experian
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them to save time and money.
We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments.
We invest in talented people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate. A FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 25,200 people across 33 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.
About Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people, with 3.6 million members and supporters. The HRC Foundation (a 501(c)(3)) works to ensure LGBTQ+ people are safe, seen and supported where it matters most: at school, at work and in every community across the country. From the courtroom to the classroom, from Congress to corporate America, HRC and the HRC Foundation build power through partnerships, storytelling, and action—working to create a future rooted in equity, freedom and belonging for all LGBTQ+ people.