Wipro

Wipro received a score of 75 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 70 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). Wipro promotes divisive sex and gender policies. Its Supplier Code of Conduct requires international vendors to include sexual orientation and gender expression and identity in their nondiscrimination policy (6). However, the company has not publicly canceled customers, suppliers, or vendors based on political views or religious beliefs (7).

Wipro’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). Wipro does not appear to discriminate against charitable organizations based on views or beliefs (6). The company’s charitable giving focus areas are: Education, Healthcare, Ecology, Disaster Response and Cities & Public Spaces (7).

Wipro was a signatory of the Gender & Diversity KPI Alliance, appearing to prioritize diversity over merit in its business structure through the establishment of gender and racial targets for its leadership composition and its support of DEI in its hiring and promotions (1)(2). The company protects its employees against viewpoint discrimination (3).

Wipro’s CEO signed the Business Roundtable’s 2019 Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation, which promotes stakeholder capitalism over traditional obligations to shareholders (1). The company is a signatory of the Action to Catalyze Tech (ACT) Report and supports the United Nations Human Rights Office Standards of Conduct for LGBTQ people (2)(3). Wipro was on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and is a Gold level employer on the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI) for LGBT+ inclusion (4)(5). The company 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). Wipro’s former CEO, Thierry Delaporte, signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge, which includes a commitment to promote DEI through bias education training in the workplace, strategize on DEI programs/initiatives with other signatories, and engage boards of directors when developing and evaluating DEI strategies (7)(8). The company supports DEI within its business practices. From its Inclusion and Belonging webpage: “Through unwavering commitment to gender equality, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, accessibility for all abilities, racial harmony, intergenerational collaboration, and a diverse supplier network, we forge a path towards a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and empowered to bring their authentic selves” and “We believe in creating a more connected workforce, where every individual feels integral to our success, is genuinely seen and valued, and is empowered to share their talents and authentic selves within their work communities” (9).

Wipro’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. 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). Otherwise, there are no publicly known cases of the company using corporate funds to advance ideological causes, organizations, or policies (3).

Wipro does not operate a PAC or report on its lobbying at this time (1)(2)(3).