Capgemini

Capgemini received a score of 100 on the 2026 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), a political stakeholder group. The company recruits employees based on sexual identity issues. The company discriminates against vendors that do not promote divisive sex and gender policies, indicating it prioritizes sexual issues over merit (1)(2)(3). The company received a score of 100 on the 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), a political stakeholder group. The company recruits employees based on sexual identity issues. The company discriminates against vendors that do not promote divisive sex and gender policies, indicating it prioritizes sexual issues over merit (4)(5). Capgemini integrates ESG into its business practices. From its Approach to ESG webpage: “At Capgemini, we pursue a consistent Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy embedded in all our activities by leveraging technology, human capabilities and alliances with key partners” (6). The company integrates DEI into its supply chain. From its Supplier Standards of Conduct: “Suppliers should promote diversity and inclusion” (7). However, Capgemini has not publicly canceled customers, suppliers, or vendors based on political views or religious beliefs (8).

Capgemini’s HRC 2026 CEI rating indicates the company will not donate to non-religious charities unless they embrace controversial sexual identity policies (1)(2)(3). The company’s HRC 2025 CEI rating indicates the company will not donate to non-religious charities unless they embrace controversial sexual identity policies (4)(5). Capgemini does not appear to discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or beliefs (6)(7).

Capgemini’s HRC 2026 CEI rating indicates the company forces employees to attend at least one, controversial training on gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender issues, and divisive racial ideology. The company provides gender transition guidelines for its employees and a specific benefits guide with a comprehensive explanation of transgender services funded by the company (1)(2)(3). The company’s HRC 2025 CEI rating indicates the company forces employees to attend multiple, controversial trainings on gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender issues, and divisive racial ideology. The company provides gender transition guidelines for its employees and a specific benefits guide with a comprehensive explanation of transgender services funded by the company (4)(5). Capgemini offers unconscious bias and DEI training to its employees (6). The company is a member of myGwork, a professional job and networking platform that connects employers with LGBTQ+ professionals and advances workplace diversity and inclusion initiatives. Corporate membership benefits vary by level and include LGBTQ+-focused services in areas such as talent recruitment, job postings, employer branding, employee engagement, DEI programming and training, and media exposure (7)(8)(9). Capgemini protects its employees against viewpoint discrimination (10).

Capgemini’s HRC 2026 CEI rating indicates the company potentially agrees to allow a controversial stakeholder group focused on sexual identity issues to dictate marketing or advertising strategy. By doing so, the company risks dividing employees, alienating customers and harming shareholders (1)(2)(3). The company’s HRC 2025 CEI rating indicates the company agrees to allow a controversial stakeholder group focused on sexual identity issues to dictate marketing or advertising strategy. By doing so, the company risks dividing employees, alienating customers and harming shareholders (4)(5). Capgemini signed an open letter endorsing the Equality Act, a contentious proposal to amend the 1964 Civil Rights Act by adding sexual orientation and so-called gender identity as protected categories. The legislation would, among other implications, grant biological men access to women-only spaces such as sports teams and public restrooms, and compel healthcare providers to deliver sex-denying healthcare (6). The company’s CEO Aiman Ezzat signed the European Green Digital Coalition (EGDC) Declaration, committing the company to invest in green digital solutions, engage with organizations to develop environmental assessment methodologies, and promote cross-sectoral dialogue on green digital deployment. Furthermore, membership in the Coalition requires the company to establish science-based targets for reducing GHG emissions by 2030 and achieving climate neutrality or net-zero status no later than 2040 (7)(8)(9). Capgemini signed an open letter denouncing state-level abortion policy in Texas (10). The company signed a brief describing the goals of a Civic Alliance and World Economic Forum project (11). Capgemini supports DEI within its business practices. From its Inclusive Culture webpage: “We believe that diversity combined with active inclusion enables innovation and produces value that benefits everyone, and we strive to create a vibrant and inclusive culture where people representing society in all its diversity are empowered to build meaningful careers” (12). The company supports ESG within its business practices. From its ESG Policy webpage: “We aim to be the cornerstone of our ecosystem for lasting positives ESG impacts. Leveraging the spirit and energy of Capgemini teams, and using our operational excellence, innovative assets, and added-value partnerships, we continually increase our ESG performance and develop solutions and services to substantially improve the environmental performance of our clients” (13). Capgemini scored a 100 out of 100 on the 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), a political stakeholder group (14)(15).

Capgemini provides a benefits package for employees that covers transgender medical procedures for covered employees and dependents, including children (1). The company’s HRC 2026 CEI rating indicates the company covers transgender related costs for its employees and their children, including paid short-term leave, puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, chest surgeries, genital surgeries, medical visits, lab monitoring, and mental health benefits. The company also covers at least five of the following services: reconstructive hair removal, cosmetic hair removal, tracheal shave or reduction, facial surgeries, voice modification surgery, voice modification therapy, lipoplasty or filling for body masculinization or feminization, and travel and lodging expenses. Additionally, the company has potentially pledged philanthropic support of at least one organization or event that promotes sex and gender ideology. By allowing a political stakeholder group to dictate operations, the company increases health care costs and risks dividing employees, alienating customers and harming shareholders (2)(3)(4)(5). Capgemini’s HRC 2025 CEI rating indicates the company covers transgender related costs for its employees and their children, including paid short-term leave, puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, chest surgeries, genital surgeries, medical visits and lab monitoring, travel and lodging. Additionally, the company has pledged philanthropic support of at least one organization or event that promotes sex and gender ideology. By allowing a political stakeholder group to dictate operations, the company increases health care costs and risks dividing employees, alienating customers and harming shareholders (6)(7). The company is a corporate partner of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce (8). Capgemini is a corporate partner of Ashoka, a global network of entrepreneurs focused on widespread, systemic social and environmental change (9). The company sponsored WorldPride 2025 (10). Capgemini is a Silver Sponsor of Capital Pride Alliance 2026 (11). Otherwise, there are no publicly known cases of the company using corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies (12).

Capgemini‘s HRC 2025 CEI rating indicates the company publicly advocated for controversial sex and gender ideology through local, state or federal legislation or initiatives. By allowing a political stakeholder group to dictate operations, the company risks dividing employees, alienating customers and harming shareholders (1)(2). The company does not operate a PAC or engage in lobbying at this time (3)(4)(5).