diff --git a/.github/workflows/commit-checker.yml b/.github/workflows/commit-checker.yml
index b1a6fd633..7ad5c1101 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/commit-checker.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/commit-checker.yml
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Check Commit Type
         uses: gsactions/commit-message-checker@v2
         with:
-          pattern: '^:(lipstick|wrench|books|arrow_up|zap|ambulance|construction|boom|fire|whale|bug|sparkles|paperclip|tada|recycle):\s[A-Z].*[^.]$'
+          pattern: '^:(lipstick|globe_with_meridians|wrench|books|arrow_up|zap|ambulance|construction|boom|fire|whale|bug|sparkles|paperclip|tada|recycle):\s[A-Z].*[^.]$'
           flags: 'gm'
           error: 'Commit should match CONTRIBUTING.md guideline'
           checkAllCommitMessages: 'true' # optional: this checks all commits associated with a pull request