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Despite some legal and social advances in the past two decades, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) people continue to face widespread discrimination and violence in many countries. This discrimination and violence lead to exclusion, and this exclusion has adverse impacts on both the lives of LGBTI people as well as on the communities, economies, and companies in which they live and work. Increasing evidence indicates that LGBTI people suffer lower education outcomes due to discrimination, bullying and violence; higher unemployment rates; and a lack of access to adequate housing and health services and financial services. As a result, LGBTI people are likely overrepresented in the bottom 40% of the population. Inclusive and diverse economies enjoy higher levels of productivity and economic growth. Diversity, equity, and inclusion for all groups—including LGBTI individuals—is also a clear and present business-performance issue. An inclusive working environment not only complies with legal requirements and minimum investor expectations but is also fundamental to good business performance.