SHORT HILLS, N.J., Nov. 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE: DNB) today announced that it received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) workplace equality, administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

"Diversity, inclusion and ensuring fairness in our workplace are part of our core values at Dun & Bradstreet," said Bob Carrigan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Dun & Bradstreet. "We want all employees to feel valued, represented and appreciated so we're honored to be a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign."

The 2018 CEI rated 947 businesses in the report, which evaluates LGBTQ-related policies and practices including non-discrimination workplace protections, domestic partner benefits, transgender-inclusive health care benefits, competency programs and public engagement with the LGBTQ community. Dun & Bradstreet met or exceeded all of the CEI's criteria, which results in a 100 percent ranking and the designation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.

For more information on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is the educational arm of America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people. HRC envisions a world where LGBTQ people are embraced as full members of society at home, at work and in every community.

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