Borders Group Achieves a Perfect Score on the 2010 Corporate Equality Index

Borders Group Achieves a Perfect Score on the 2010 Corporate Equality Index

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE:BGP) has attained a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2010 Corporate Equality Index published by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, a civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) equality. This marks the fifth time -- and the third consecutive year -- that Borders Group has attained a perfect score on the Index since the HRC began publishing it in 2002.

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This year's Index rated a total of 590 businesses on a scale of 0 to 100 percent on their treatment of GLBT employees and consumers. Ratings are based on factors like non-discrimination policies, diversity training and benefits for domestic partners and transgender employees.

"We are honored to once again receive such a distinguished rating," said Borders Group Executive Vice President of Merchandising and Marketing Anne Kubek. "We have a deep-rooted enthusiasm for diversity here at Borders and we value the talent and expertise of our diverse team."

Borders Group established a diversity initiative more than seven years ago to support the business imperative of diversity in the workplace. Through the work of an internal diversity task force and related subcommittees and advisory councils, the initiative focuses on four strategic cornerstones of diversity: reflecting the communities Borders Group serves; anticipating and surpassing the expectations of diverse customers; formalizing a supplier diversity program; and building internal and external awareness of Borders Group's commitment to diversity.

As part of its diversity program, Borders Group has several Employee Action Groups (EAGs) that support diversity efforts in the workplace, marketplace, and the local community. The GLBT EAG advocates for GLBT employees by raising awareness of GLBT issues in the corporate office, and exploring ways to extend the Borders' commitment to diversity to customers and the local community.

For more information on the 2010 Corporate Equality Index, or to download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.

About Borders Group, Inc.

Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich., Borders Group, Inc. (NYSE:BGP) is a leading retailer of books, music and movies with approximately 1,000 stores and over 25,000 employees. More information on the company is available at www.borders.com/media.

About the Human Rights Campaign

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is America's largest civil rights organization working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against GLBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.

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Source: Borders Group

CONTACT: Mary Davis of Borders Group, +1-734-477-1374,
mdavis4@bordersgroupinc.com

Web Site: http://www.borders.com/media

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