Hyatt Hotels

Hyatt 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). Hyatt 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). The company integrates ESG into its business practices. From its Supplier Code of Conduct: “Suppliers shall comply with all applicable environmental regulations and permits, including those addressing pollution controls, greenhouse gas emissions, product content restrictions, and responsible handling of hazardous materials and waste” (6). The company promotes divisive sex and gender policies. Its Supplier Code of Conduct requires international vendors to include sexual orientation in their nondiscrimination policy (7). However, the company has not canceled customers, suppliers, or vendors based on political views or religious beliefs (8)(9).

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

Hyatt’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). Hyatt’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). The company appears to prioritize diversity over merit in its recruitment, hiring, promotions, and leadership composition. From its 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report: “We are focused on hiring promoting and retaining diverse talent to increase representation of women and people of color, particularly ensuring that our leadership reflects the rest of the organization and the communities in which our hotels operate.” The company appears to prioritize diversity over merit in its supply chain: “Supporting diverse suppliers across the U.S. has long been a part of Hyatt’s history, with actionable efforts to include Black, Latino, Asian, female and veteran suppliers into our supply chain opportunities and expand our purchasing with diverse-owned businesses” (6). The company appears to prioritize diversity over merit in its business structure through the establishment of gender and racial targets for its leadership composition. The company is seeking to double representation of women and people of color by 2025 (7). Hyatt does not provide viewpoint protections for its employees (8).

Hyatt’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). Hyatt’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). Hyatt has 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). Hyatt Regency Orlando signed Orlando Economic Partnership’s DEI pledge, committing themselves to fight systemic racism, prioritize the success of diverse people in its workplace, and ensure DEI “is a strategic imperative with demonstrated commitment and actions” (7). The company opposed various state and local legislation intended to protect parental rights, girls’ sports, bathroom facilities, and gendered spaces (8). Hyatt’s CEO, Mark Hoplamazian, signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge, which includes a commitment to promote DEI through bias education training in the workplace (9)(10). The company also formed a Global Inclusion & Diversity Council (11). The company supports DEI within its business practices. From its 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report: “At Hyatt, we lead with our purpose – to care for people so they can be their best – and we continuously reflect on our actions, policies and procedures, and our company culture to cultivate environments that celebrate integrity, respect, empathy and inclusion” (12). The company supports ESG within its business practices. From its 2022 World of Care Highlights: “Our focus areas are centered around what is important to our colleagues, guests, customers, owners, investors and communities. Our ongoing engagement with these stakeholders enables us to work toward broader, long-term positive impact and is integral to our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) work” (13). The company 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).

Hyatt’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 (1)(2)(3)(4). Hyatt’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 (5)(6). Hyatt is a bronze sponsor of the HRC and a corporate partner of the NGLCC (7)(8). The company provides a benefits package for employees that covers transgender medical procedures for covered employees and dependents, including children (9). Hyatt is a partner of the HRC’s Foundation (10)(11). Hyatt sponsored the following 3x events in 2025: WorldPride 2025, Utah Pride, 2025 Utah Pride (12)(13)(14). Otherwise, there are no publicly known cases of the company using corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies (15).

Hyatt‘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). Hyatt does not operate a PAC or engage in lobbying at this time (3)(4)(5).