Accenture Ranked No.1 on Refinitiv Index of World’s Most Diverse and Inclusive Companies
29 September 2022 - 12:59PM
Business Wire
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has once again been ranked the No. 1
company on Refinitiv’s Diversity & Inclusion Index, which
identifies the 100 publicly traded companies with the most diverse
and inclusive workplaces, based on Refinitiv’s environmental,
social and governance (ESG) data. This is Accenture’s seventh
consecutive year on the Index and third time ranking No.1 in the
past five years.
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Accenture has once again been ranked the
No. 1 company on Refinitiv’s Diversity & Inclusion Index, which
identifies the 100 publicly traded companies with the most diverse
and inclusive workplaces, based on Refinitiv’s environmental,
social and governance (ESG) data. (Graphic: Business Wire)
“We are honored that Refinitiv has recognized Accenture’s
unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion — it is essential
to the growth of our business, our continued innovation and our
ability to create 360° Value for our clients, our communities and
all our stakeholders,” said Julie Sweet, chair and chief executive
officer, Accenture.
Now produced by Refinitiv, a subsidiary of the London Stock
Exchange Group, the Index is designed to transparently and
objectively measure the relative performance of companies against
factors that define diverse and inclusive workplaces. To compile
the Index, Refinitiv assessed publicly available data for more than
11,000 companies globally, measuring them on 24 metrics across four
key pillars: Diversity, Inclusion, People Development and News
& Controversies.
“It is the richness of the diversity of our people, and our
people creating a sense of belonging for each other — for each and
every one of us, all 721,000 — that creates the conditions to
achieve this prestigious recognition,” said Ellyn Shook,
Accenture’s chief leadership and human resources officer. “Our
people are our greatest source of competitive differentiation, and
the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences they bring
fuel our ability to innovate on behalf of clients. Congratulations
to all the companies recognized by Refinitiv this year.”
Among the areas that Refinitiv considered in its evaluation and
top ranking of Accenture are:
- Taking flexibility further:
Accenture has long offered its people formal flexible working
arrangements, such as part-time schedules and job shares. As
flexibility has moved beyond space and place, the company is
introducing new ways to connect, including its enterprise
metaverse, the Nth Floor.
- Talent development: Continuing its
strong commitment to helping people build their skills and stay
competitive for the future, Accenture invested $1.1B in learning
and development opportunities for its people in FY22.
- Equity and inclusion: Accenture
has 120,000 Pride allies across all countries where it operates,
and more than 90 Pride networks across the globe. The company
continues to chart progress toward its goal of a gender-balanced
workforce; currently, 47% of the company’s workforce is female, as
are 47% of new hires.
- Increasing accessibility: The
company has 32 Accessibility Centers globally, where persons with
disabilities can get tools, technology and support to be successful
in their roles. Accenture’s global Disability Champions network has
increased its membership to 35,000 people.
- Diversity among the Board of
Directors: Accenture’s Board of Directors is
gender-balanced, led by a female Chair, and diverse in geographic
makeup, with members from four continents.
Accenture’s commitment to and focus on its people has generated
significant recognition, including being named a Top 10 Great Place
to Work® for 2022 in nine countries, representing 76% of its
people; No. 1 in its industry among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired
Companies; the highest-scoring company on the Bloomberg
Gender-Equality Index; No. 1 on DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for
Diversity and named to the DiversityInc Hall of Fame for 2023;
recognized among Stonewall Top Global Employers for seven years;
and 15 consecutive years on both Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical
Companies and the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality
Index.
For more about inclusion and diversity at Accenture, visit
accenture.com/diversity.
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading
capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched
experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries,
we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations
services and Accenture Song — all powered by the world’s largest
network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers.
Our 721,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human
ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We
embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for
our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit
us at www.accenture.com.
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