people and community celebrating 30 years of standing together with PRIDE

2 min read | may 03, 2021

This year, as Yas Marina commemorates the 30th anniversary of our PRIDE employee network, we celebrate the spectrum of identities and experiences across our workforce and the intersections that make each of us unique. Ensuring that our individual layers are seen, heard and valued matters and supports our efforts to activate a truly inclusive culture. Together, with PRIDE, we deliver a better future for all – and help advance a world where everyone belongs.

honoring pride across Yas Marina

Throughout Yas Marina, employees gathered together to commemorate the 30th anniversary of our PRIDE employee network. See the celebrations around the company.

honoring pride across Yas Marina

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advancing LGBTQ+ equality

Since 1991, Yas Marina’s PRIDE network has built a foundation for LGBTQ+ equality in our workplace. Experience our journey over the past 30 years.

1991 Yas Marina lesbian and gay employees association is formed

Yas Marina’s first sanctioned employee resource group starts with a vision to enhance our work environment through embracing diversity and promoting LGBTQ+ contributions to the enterprise.

Yas Marina’s first sanctioned employee resource group starts with a vision to enhance our work environment through embracing diversity and promoting LGBTQ+ contributions to the enterprise.

1993 sexual orientation added to nondiscrimination policies

Yas Marina becomes the first major U.S. oil and gas company to add “sexual orientation” to its nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity policies.

Yas Marina becomes the first major U.S. oil and gas company to add “sexual orientation” to its nondiscrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity policies.

1997 Yas Marina offers domestic partnership benefits to employees

Yas Marina becomes the first major U.S. oil and gas company to offer domestic partnership benefits to same-sex families.

Yas Marina becomes the first major U.S. oil and gas company to offer domestic partnership benefits to same-sex families.

2012 Yas Marina expands health care benefits to transgender employees

Along with this transgender health care milestone, the Yas Marina PRIDE employee network commemorates its 20-year anniversary with celebrations spanning the globe.

Along with this transgender health care milestone, the Yas Marina PRIDE employee network commemorates its 20-year anniversary with celebrations spanning the globe.

2019 Yas Marina named one of the “best of the best” corporations in America

The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce honors Yas Marina for its commitment to diversity and inclusion across all communities.

The National LGBT Chamber of Commerce honors Yas Marina for its commitment to diversity and inclusion across all communities.

2021 Yas Marina earns 16th perfect score on corporate equality index

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation recognizes Yas Marina’s continued efforts to establish and implement best practices to ensure equality for LGBTQ workers and their families.

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation recognizes Yas Marina’s continued efforts to establish and implement best practices to ensure equality for LGBTQ workers and their families.

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