Intel has not publicly terminated business relationships due to religious beliefs or political views. The company received a score of 100 on the Corporate Equality Index from the HRC. Among other requirements, this means Intel has pledged to vet vendors based on LGBTQ policies (1)(2)(3).

Intel permits charitable donations to religious organizations as long as “the donation is specifically designated for a secular community outreach program” or is not used for strictly religious purposes (1)(2).

Intel does not protect its employees from viewpoint discrimination (1).

Intel has a perfect score on the HRC’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index. This score indicates the company covers the cost of “medically necessary transition-related care” for its employees and their children (1)(2). The company signed open letters in support of the Equality Act and transgender participation in girls’ and women’s sports (3)(4). Intel has also advocated for progressive-led legislation such as the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (5). The company apologized for asking its suppliers to avoid China’s Xinjiang region, where the Uyghur genocide continues (6). Intel signed an open letter opposing a Florida bill that would prevent teaching gender identity and sexual orientation in schools to kids in K-3rd grade (7). CEO Patrick Gelsinger is a member of the Business Roundtable, but has not supported ideological initiatives (8).

Intel is a Gold Partner of the HRC (1). Intel has pledged $7 million to the Black Lives Matter movement and related partners (2)(3)(4). Intel is a Silver sponsor of Out and Equal and a founding corporate partner of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (5)(6).

Intel suspended PAC donations to election objectors but has since continued donating in a bipartisan manner (1)(2).