ELC Announces Support for UN Global LGBTI Standards of Conduct for Business

As a global company with a longstanding commitment to inclusion and diversity, The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is proud to announce its support of the UN Global LGBTI Standards of Conduct for Business, the UN Human Rights Office’s five standards of conduct to support the business community in confronting discrimination of lesbian, gay, bi, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people.

“Companies have important opportunities to foster diversity and promote a culture of respect and equality in the workplace, in the marketplace and in the communities where we work,” said Marilu Marshall, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer at ELC.  “We are steadfast in our support of the UN Standards of Conduct for Business, a thoughtful framework to tackle discrimination.”

“The UN is grateful to see The Estée Lauder Companies, one of the world’s largest and best-known manufacturer and marketer of prestige skincare, makeup, fragrance and hair care products, join more than 266 of the world’s largest companies in expressing support for the United Nations Global LGBTI Standards for Business. Businesses have a key role to play in keeping the momentum for LGBTI equality globally and The Estée Lauder Companies’ support is a strong signal to the industry and beyond,” said Fabrice Houdart, United Nations Human Rights Officer and co-author of the Standards.

This partnership was driven by wELCome, ELC’s Employee Resource Group for LGBTQA employees. Additional information about ELC’s commitment to inclusion and diversity can be found here.