Experian Recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”
July 20 2022 - 8:05AM
Business Wire
Experian earned the top score in the 2022
Disability Equality Index® (DEI)
In recognition of the ongoing commitment towards equity and
inclusion for all, leading information services company Experian
has earned the distinction as a 2022 “Best Place to Work for
Disability Inclusion” by the American Association of People with
Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability:IN
Announced today at the 2022 Disability:IN Conference in Dallas,
Texas, Experian North America earned a score of 100 out of a
possible 100 on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI), up from 90
out of a 100 last year. The DEI is considered the world’s most
comprehensive benchmarking tool for the Fortune 1000 and Am Law 200
(the list of the 200 highest grossing law firms in the United
States) to measure disability workplace inclusion against
competitors.
“This award signifies to the community that we are a company
committed to disability inclusion. But we’re not resting on our
laurels. As a result of this survey, we recognize the importance of
increasing the number of disability suppliers to our diverse
supplier base, ensuring single-user restrooms are available, and
increasing internal communications around the support tools and
services available to our coworkers. I’m proud we’ve risen from 90%
to 100% this year. This affirms we’re making progress, but there’s
more to do,” says Wil Lewis, Experian global chief diversity,
equity and inclusion officer.
Globally, there are more than one billion people with
disabilities. Disability is a natural part of the human experience,
and it crosses lines of age, ethnicity, gender, gender identity,
race, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status and religion.
As part of Experian’s increased commitment to disability
inclusion, the company partners with Disability:IN and the National
Disability Institute (NDI) on multiple programs:
- Leading events focused on financial inclusion for people with
disabilities;
- Creating a credit education resource for NDI’s Financial
Resilience Center; and
- Spearheading a Global Hackathon to challenge its teams to
create future products and services that can further the mission of
financial inclusion and equity for communities worldwide.
“Disability inclusion is a rapidly expanding aspect of corporate
culture, and it’s gratifying to partner with 415 companies on the
2022 Disability Equality Index,” said Jill Houghton, President and
CEO of Disability:IN. “These top-scoring companies not only excel
in disability inclusion, many are also adopting emerging trends and
pioneering measures that can move the disability agenda from
accommodation to inclusion and ultimately, genuine belonging."
Experian has a longstanding commitment to diversity and
inclusion for its employees and the communities in which it
operates and serves. Fast Company’s 2022 World Changing Ideas
Awards honored first-of-its-kind service Experian Boost, and
recently Experian Go was launched to help consumers who are
considered invisible to the credit ecosystem.
About Experian
Experian is the world’s leading global information services
company. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or a car,
to sending a child to college, to growing a business by connecting
with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage
their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial
control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter
decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and
organizations to prevent identity fraud and crime.
We have 20,600 people operating across 43 countries and every
day we’re investing in new technologies, talented people, and
innovation to help all our clients maximize every opportunity. We
are listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and are a
constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.
Learn more at www.experianplc.com or visit our global content
hub at our global news blog for the latest news and insights from
the Group.
About Disability:IN®
Disability:IN is a global organization driving disability
inclusion and equality in business. More than 400 corporations
partner with Disability:IN to create long-term business and social
impact through the world’s most comprehensive disability inclusion
benchmarking and reporting tool, the Disability Equality Index
(DEI); best-in-class conferences and programs; expert counsel and
engagement; and public policy leadership. Join us at
disabilityin.org/AreYouIN #AreYouIN.
About the Disability Equality Index®
The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a comprehensive
benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of
measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve
disability inclusion and equality. Each company receives a score,
on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with those earning 80 and above
recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The
DEI is a joint initiative of the American Association of People
with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation’s largest disability rights
organization, and Disability:IN, the global business disability
inclusion network, to collectively advance the inclusion of people
with disabilities. The organizations are complementary and bring
unique strengths that make the project relevant and credible to
corporations and the disability community. The tool was developed
by the DEI Advisory Committee, a diverse group of business leaders,
policy experts, and disability advocates. Learn more at:
www.DisabilityEqualityIndex.org.
About the American Association of People with Disabilities
(AAPD)
AAPD is a convener, connector, and catalyst for change,
increasing the political and economic power for people with
disabilities. As a national cross-disability rights organization
AAPD advocates for full civil rights for the 60+ million Americans
with disabilities. Learn more at: www.aapd.com.
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