Reckitt

Reckitt is the global hygiene and health heavyweight churning out everyday essentials like Dettol disinfectants, Lysol sprays, Durex condoms, Harpic toilet cleaners, and Nurofen pain relievers, focusing on keeping homes clean, bodies healthy, and lives a bit less germy across hundreds of countries. It traces its roots back to 1840 when Isaac Reckitt kicked things off with a starch and soap business in England, merging with Benckiser in 1999 to form the powerhouse we know today, blending British grit with Dutch efficiency.

Reckitt's all about that inclusion glow-up, with DEI strategies centered on people, brands, and procurement that aim to mirror global diversity like a well-polished mirror, anti-racism commitments tied to broader equity pushes, LGBTQ+ employee groups hosting events faster than a Pride float, and ESG reports preaching sustainability and fair labor that let them virtue-signal while selling soap. It's like they're scrubbing away societal ills one policy at a time – handy for the progressive shopper. Before we know it, we'll be asking bacteria for consent before wiping the counter.

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Evidence

Reckitt's Pride Recognition

Reckitt is recognized as a leader in LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion by the Human Rights Campaign. This marks consecutive years of such acknowledgment.

Reckitt's ESG Insights

Reckitt publishes sustainability insights covering environmental and social topics. The document details efforts in these areas for stakeholders.

Reckitt's Anti-Racism Stance

Reckitt commits to being actively anti-racist and reviewing practices for DEI. The company educates its team on these issues as part of its strategy.

Reckitt's LGBTQ ERGs

Reckitt operates an LGBTQ+ Reckitt group for connection and support. The group provides resources for the LGBTQ+ community and allies with growing membership.

Reckitt's DEI Pillars

Reckitt's inclusion strategy emphasizes six key pillars to contribute to progress. These pillars include leadership, people, and policy to build an inclusive culture.

Reckitt's Inclusion Strategy

Reckitt's global inclusion strategy centers on three pillars: people, brands, and procurement. The company aims to foster a fair and inclusive culture through these focuses.

Disclaimer

Here are all the brands under the Reckitt umbrella to help you make informed purchases, so you can steer clear of funding liberal agendas: Lysol, Dettol, Finish, Harpic, Vanish, Mucinex, Durex, Strepsils, Nurofen, Gaviscon, Veet, Scholl, Clearasil, Airborne, Biofreeze, Neuriva, K-Y, Delsym, Move Free, Digestive Advantage, MegaRed, Cepacol, Enfamil, Nutramigen, Cēpacol, Bonjela, Eno, French's, Lemsip, Optrex, Senokot, Aerogard, Brasso, D-CON, Fabulon, Glass Plus, Lewis Red Devil Lye, Mr Sheen, Mysore Sandal Soap, Nugget, Old English, Sagrotan, and any other sudsy sidekick they've got stashed in their portfolio (note: some homecare like Air Wick and Woolite were divested in late 2025, but with Reckitt holding a 30% stake, your money might still trickle into the virtue vat).