At the Starbucks headquarters in Seattle this week, an enormous 800 square foot LGBT Pride flag  was raised in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Seattle Pride.

Starbucks hold a ranking of 90 of 100 points with HRC. Their only short coming is

Does not offers equal health coverage for transgender individuals without exclusion for medically necessary care.

Photographer Nate Gowdy was on hand and shared these images with Towleroad of the clock tower and flag, as well as CEO Howard Schultz, who observed the flag raising with employees.

Seattle Pride Communications Director Adam McRoberts applauded the gesture in a press release:

“We are thrillled that Starbucks is showing their support for the LGBT community in this very big, very public way. The flag flying over their headquarters will welcome thousands of visitors coming to seattle to celebrate Pride this week and is a testament to the support Starbucks has shown the LGBT community over the years.”