SC Johnson's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Recognized by Human Rights Campaign

RACINE, Wis., Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- For the ninth consecutive year, SC Johnson has been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index. The HRC Corporate Equality Index rates companies on a scale of 0 to 100 on their fair treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers and investors. This year SC Johnson received a score of 90.

"We are honored to be recognized once again by the Human Rights Campaign," said Fisk Johnson, Chairman and CEO, SC Johnson. "We strongly believe in providing a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive to the nearly 13,000 people who are part of SC Johnson globally. An environment built upon respect and inclusion is one of our core values."

SC Johnson has a number of innovative programs in place to support and strengthen talent and develop great workplaces.

The Corporate Equality Index rated a total of 636 companies this year. SC Johnson was evaluated in five main categories: Non-Discriminatory/Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, Spousal and Partner Benefits, Transgender Inclusive Benefits, Organizational LGBT Competency, and Public Engagement.

SC Johnson and Rockwell Automation are the only Wisconsin companies included in the survey to achieve scores of 90 or better. Wisconsin was the first state to ban employee discrimination based on sexual orientation in 1982.

The HRC is the nation's largest advocacy group for gay, bisexual, transgendered and lesbian Americans.

About SC Johnson

SC Johnson is a family-owned and managed business dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the USA, the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care. It markets such well-known brands as GLADE®, KIWI®, OFF!®, PLEDGE®, RAID®, SCRUBBING BUBBLES®, SHOUT®, WINDEX® and ZIPLOC® in the U.S. and beyond, with brands marketed outside the U.S. including AUTAN®, TANA®, BAMA®, BAYGON®, BRISE®, KABIKILLER®, KLEAR®, MR. MUSCLE®, and RIDSECT®. The 125-year-old company, that generates $9 billion in sales, employs nearly 13,000 people globally and sells products in virtually every country around the world. www.scjohnson.com

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