Sun Life receives 100% score on Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for 17th consecutive year

WELLESLEY, Mass., Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life U.S. has received its 17th consecutive 100% score on Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. Sun Life continuously engages employees in fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace that encourages every employee to bring their authentic selves to work.

"Maintaining a perfect score on the Corporate Equality Index year after year confirms our genuine commitment to the inclusion and belonging of all employees," said Diontha Fancher, director of Inclusion & Belonging for Sun Life U.S. "Our dedication to a culture of inclusion helps attract and retain talent from all backgrounds, and drives how we support our employees in meaningful ways."

As a leading benefits provider, Sun Life has been intentional in offering benefits that support all employees, and include considerations for the LGBTQ+ community so they can also thrive. This includes access to fertility and family building benefits without needing to provide a medical diagnosis of infertility, and a "chosen family" option within paid family leave coverage.

"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."

Sun Life's Pride Inclusion Network supports GLAAD, and is a sponsor of Out & Equal, attending the Out & Equal 2025 Workplace Summit, and offering its resources to Sun Life employees.

Sun Life U.S. has been named a Best Employer for Diversity by Forbes and receives the Great Place to Work recognition each year. Sun Life's other U.S. workplace recognitions include the Top Places to Work lists in the Boston Globe, Hartford Courant, Baltimore Sun, Kansas City Star, and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and the Top Workplaces list in the Kansas City Business Journal. Sun Life U.S. is also listed on the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index.

For more information on Sun Life's Inclusion Networks and culture of belonging, visit https://www.sunlife.com/us/en/about/inclusion-at-sun-life/. 

For more information about working at Sun Life, visit https://www.sunlife.com/us/en/about/careers/.

About Sun LifeSun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of September 30, 2023, Sun Life had total assets under management of C$1.34 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.

Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.

Sun Life U.S. is one of the largest providers of employee and government benefits, helping more than 50 million Americans access the healthcare and coverage they need. Through employers, industry partners and government programs, Sun Life U.S. offers a portfolio of benefits and services, including dental, vision, disability, absence management, life, supplemental health, medical stop-loss insurance, and healthcare navigation. Sun Life employs more than 8,300 people in the U.S., including associates in our partner dental practices and affiliated companies in asset management. Group insurance policies are issued by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Wellesley Hills, Mass.), except in New York, where policies are issued by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, Mich.). For more information visit our website and newsroom.

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