Adobe—Adobe achieved global gender pay parity and scored 100% on HRC Corporate Equality Index for 7+ consecutive years
Before discontinuing DEI hiring targets in 2025, Adobe had built a strong equality record. The company achieved global gender pay parity, with women and men receiving dollar-for-dollar equal pay for comparable roles. Adobe scored 100% on the HRC Corporate Equality Index for over 7 consecutive years, indicating comprehensive LGBTQ+ workplace protections. The company offered 26 weeks paid maternity leave and 16 weeks for non-birth parents, and supported employee networks including Adobe Pride, Adobe Women's Leadership, and Black@Adobe.
Scoring Impact
| Topic | Direction | Relevance | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEI Programs | +toward | secondary | +0.50 |
| Gender Equity | +toward | primary | +1.00 |
| LGBTQ+ Rights | +toward | secondary | +0.50 |
| Overall incident score = | +0.572 | ||
Score = avg(topic contributions) × significance (high ×1.5) × confidence (0.57)
Evidence (1 signal)
Adobe reported global gender pay parity and 7+ consecutive perfect HRC Corporate Equality Index scores
Adobe achieved dollar-for-dollar gender pay parity globally. The company scored 100% on the HRC Corporate Equality Index for over 7 consecutive years, indicating comprehensive LGBTQ+ workplace protections. Benefits included 26 weeks paid maternity leave, 16 weeks for non-birth parents, and employee networks including Adobe Pride, Adobe Women's Leadership, and Black@Adobe.