This report highlights how companies across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are advancing LGBTQ+ inclusion while navigating vastly different cultural and legal environments. It outlines three common corporate approaches—the “When in Rome,” “Embassy,” and “Advocate” models—for supporting employees in countries with varying levels of acceptance. Examples include HSBC’s visible Pride advocacy in Hong Kong, corporate participation in Tokyo Rainbow Pride, and Uber Taiwan’s “Move with Pride” campaign. The report emphasizes that authentic, localized inclusion efforts help global organizations build safer, more equitable workplaces for LGBTQ+ employees while respecting regional norms.
