The new guidance does not intend to undermine ExxonMobil's "commitment to diversity," the company said. advertisements, Pride parades, social media posts) but now believes it inappropriate to visibly show support for our LGBTQ+ employees at the workplace," the group wrote.ĮxxonMobil's updated guidance also prohibits the Black Lives Matter flag from being flown, according to the outlet. "It is difficult to reconcile how ExxonMobil recognizes the value of promoting our corporation as supportive of the LGBTQ+ community externally (e.g. "PRIDE was informed the justification was centered on the need for the corporation to maintain neutrality.'" The year before, "corporate leadership took exception to a rainbow flag being flown at our facilities," the group wrote in its email.
US EMBASSY TO THE VATICAN FLIES GAY PRIDE FLAG FOR MONTH OF JUNE "Flying a Pride flag is one small way many corporations choose to visibly show their care, inclusion and support for the LGBTQ+ employees," the employee group said, adding that it is "impactful" especially for employees who aren't yet out or are not comfortable attending Pride events.