RACINE, Wis., September 14, 2009 – For the seventh year in a row, SC Johnson has earned a perfect score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Corporate Equality Index. The HRC Corporate Equality Index rates companies on their fair treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers and investors. Ratings are given on a scale of 0 to 100.

“As a family company, SC Johnson is committed to maintaining a culture where our people are free to do their best work,” said Chairman and CEO Fisk Johnson. “We are thrilled to be recognized for our efforts to sustain an environment where people feel comfortable coming to work every day, regardless of background. 'Mutual respect' and 'understanding' are fundamental principles behind the way we conduct ourselves and treat our people.”

The HRC is the nation’s largest advocacy group for gay, bisexual, transgendered and lesbian Americans. The Corporate Equality Index rated an unprecedented number of companies this year – a total of 590. SC Johnson was one of 305 companies to receive a top rating of 100 percent.

“People do their best work when they are free to be themselves,” said Maria L. Campbell, Director of Diversity. “At SC Johnson, we believe diversity is an asset to our business and contributes to our overall success. We have more to build on when our people can share their unique experiences and diverse backgrounds.”

For more information on the HRC Corporate Equality Index or to download a free copy of the report, visit www.HRC.org/CEI www.HRC.org/CEI

SC Johnson is a family-owned and managed business dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the USA, the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, and insect control. It markets such well-known brands as GLADE®, OFF!®, PLEDGE®, RAID®, SCRUBBING BUBBLES®, SHOUT®, WINDEX® and ZIPLOC® in the U.S. and beyond, with brands marketed outside the U.S. including AUTAN®, BAYGON®, BRISE®, ECHO®, KABIKILLER®, KLEAR®, and MR. MUSCLE®. The 123-year old company, with more than $8 billion in sales, employs approximately 12,000 people globally and sells products in more than 110 countries.www.scjohnson.com