CLEVELAND, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of
its continued commitment to and advancement of diversity, equity,
and inclusion practices, KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) has earned the
#23 place on the 2021 DiversityInc "Top 50 Companies for
Diversity" list, improving 12 spots from #35 in 2020. This
year's recognition marks the twelfth time and eighth consecutive
year KeyBank was named a Top 50 Company. KeyBank was also ranked on
several specialty lists:
- #4 on the Top Companies for Executive Diversity Councils –
improving 19 spots from #23 last year.
- #7 on the Top Companies for Philanthropy – improving 17 spots
from #24 last year.
- #21 on the Top Companies for Employee Resource Groups.
- Named a Top Company for ESG.
"I am thrilled to celebrate KeyBank's recognition alongside so
many companies making great strides in creating workforces where
every dimension of diversity is embraced, equity is an expectation,
and inclusion is a cultural norm," KeyBank Chief Diversity, Equity,
and Inclusion Officer Greg Jones
shared. "Today, we celebrate this honor, and remain
forward-thinking about how we will continue this important
work."
DiversityInc's empirically-driven rankings are based on 2020
company-submitted data in six key areas: leadership accountability,
human capital diversity metrics, talent programs, workforce
practices, supplier diversity, and philanthropy.
"At Key, we are proud to make commitments – and take meaningful
action – to support diversity, equity, and inclusion, inside the
company and within our communities. While awards affirm our
efforts, we have no intention of letting up on these critical
priorities," said Chris Gorman,
KeyBank Chairman and CEO. "I am incredibly proud Key has been named
to DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity list, and I look
forward to building on our strong foundation, continuing to
cultivate a workplace and workforce where diversity, equity, and
inclusion are cornerstones of all we do."
To view KeyBank's Top 50 profile, visit
https://www.diversityinc.com/keybank-2021/.
To view the entire Top 50 list, visit
https://www.diversityinc.com/ or follow the conversation at
#DITop50.
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About KeyCorp
KeyCorp's roots trace back 190 years to
Albany, New York. Headquartered in
Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the
nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with
assets of approximately $176.2
billion at March 31, 2021. Key
provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services
to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank
National Association through a network of approximately 1,100
branches and more than 1,400 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range
of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as
merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity,
syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected
industries throughout the United
States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For
more information, visit https://www.key.com/. KeyBank is Member
FDIC.
About DiversityInc:
The mission of DiversityInc is to
bring education and clarity to the business benefits of diversity.
The DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list began in 2001,
when many corporations were beginning to understand the business
value of diversity management initiatives. The 2021 Top 50
Companies for Diversity results will be featured on
DiversityInc.com. DiversityInc is a VA certified
veteran-owned business and a Disability:IN certified business owned
by a person with a disability. For more information, visit
www.diversityinc.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and
LinkedIn @DiversityInc.
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