Accenture Named to Thomson Reuters Index of World’s Most Diverse and Inclusive Companies
September 26 2016 - 4:29PM
Business Wire
Ranking is latest inclusion and diversity
recognition for the company
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been named to Thomson Reuters’
inaugural Diversity & Inclusion Index, which ranks the 100 most
diverse and inclusive companies in the world. Accenture ranked No.
18 on the list.
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“Accenture’s commitment to inclusion and diversity starts at the
top, and I am personally driven by the belief that diversity makes
organizations stronger, smarter and more innovative,” said Pierre
Nanterme, Accenture’s chairman and CEO. “At Accenture, we create an
environment where our people are empowered to bring their
individual points of view, experiences, cultures and skills—in
other words, their diversity—to the table, which results in the
very best solutions for our clients and for our business. Quite
simply, inclusion and diversity are essential for success and
relevance in today’s world. On behalf of everyone at Accenture, we
are delighted to receive this recognition.”
To compile the Index, Thomson Reuters assessed publicly
available data for more than 5,000 publicly traded companies around
the world. The companies were measured on 24 separate metrics
across four key categories. The Index was then calculated by
weighing each metric based on importance in the market and how each
company compares with its peers.
“We are delighted that Accenture ranks among the top 25 most
diverse and inclusive organizations globally, based on our D&I
index,” said Patsy Doerr, global head of Corporate Responsibility
and Inclusion at Thomson Reuters. “The Thomson Reuters D&I
index is the first of its kind that measures relative performance
against multiple factors that define diverse and inclusive
workplaces. The business case is clear; in order to attract and
retain top talent, this must be a top priority. We want to
congratulate Accenture on demonstrating policies that help to
support the central values that underpin our D&I index.”
Accenture’s ranking reflects the company’s commitment to going
beyond current industry workplace best practices to create new
standards for learning and development, inclusion and diversity.
Recent initiatives include:
- Investing US$841M in employee learning
and development in fiscal 2015—delivering 15 million hours of
training, at an average of more than 45 hours per person;
- Reporting, for the first time, the
demographics of its workforce in markets around the world,
including the United States, South Africa and ASEAN countries;
- Shifting from an annual
performance-management process to Performance Achievement, which
includes real-time, forward-looking conversations about setting
priorities, growing strengths and creating rewarding career
opportunities; and
- Expanding parental benefits in markets
around the world, including India, Philippines and United States,
to help its people navigate the challenges of raising a family
while continuing to pursue their careers.
“This recognition is a significant acknowledgment of Accenture’s
long-standing commitment to inclusion and diversity,” said Ellyn
Shook, Accenture’s chief leadership and human resources officer.
“Most recently, we surpassed our goal of 40 percent woman new hires
worldwide by 2017. Looking ahead, we will continue striving to
create an environment where our more than 375,000 people – across
abilities, age, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation,
and gender identity and expression – can bring their ‘best selves’
to work and be successful, professionally and personally.”
The Thomson Reuters ranking is the latest in a series of
recognitions for Accenture’s diverse and inclusive workplace and
culture. The company has been included on the following
lists: DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity; Working
Mother’s 100 Best Companies; Working Mother’s Best Companies for
Multicultural Women; and the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate
Equality Index.
To learn more about inclusion and diversity at
Accenture, visit accenture.com.
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company,
providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy,
consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched
experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries
and all business functions – underpinned by the world’s largest
delivery network – Accenture works at the intersection of business
and technology to help clients improve their performance and create
sustainable value for their stakeholders. With more than 375,000
people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives
innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us
at www.accenture.com.
About Thomson Reuters
Thomson Reuters is the world’s leading source of news and
information for professional markets. Our customers rely on us to
deliver the intelligence, technology and expertise they need to
find trusted answers. The business has operated in more than 100
countries for more than 100 years.
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