Nasdaq Pledges Continued Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
June 19 2020 - 7:30AM
Nasdaq, Inc. announced today additional steps in its continued
commitment to diversity and inclusion. Actions from the company
will include cash donations to organizations fighting racial
injustice and increased investment in the company’s internal
programs, including professional advancement and talent
acquisition, to foster a diverse and inclusive corporate culture.
“The on-going health crisis and recent events we have all
witnessed have magnified the injustices disproportionally impacting
Black communities,” said Adena Friedman, President and
Chief Executive Officer, Nasdaq. “There has been an
outpouring of interest from the greater Nasdaq family to address
these concerns head-on. This passion for action resonates across
our organization, regardless of job title or geography. We know we
need to do more, and through our continued efforts, we strive to
support those who need it most and to take the necessary steps to
create positive change, both within Nasdaq and in the communities
where we live.”
Commitment to our Communities
In addition to our previous philanthropic donations, Nasdaq will
commit $3 million for cash donations to organizations providing
critical assistance to communities disproportionally impacted by
the global health, economic, and social justice crises, including:
the Equal Justice Initiative, the NAACP’s COVID-19 project, and
World Central Kitchen’s Restaurants for the People program. The
company will amplify its philanthropic contributions by
triple-matching employee donations to related community engagement
and social justice organizations through the Nasdaq GoodWorks
program. This monetary support builds upon the company’s previously
announced COVID-19 philanthropic relief efforts.
Commitment to our EmployeesNasdaq will enhance
our investments in our diversity and inclusion efforts across the
global workforce, focusing initially on enhancing the company’s
communication, training, development, professional advancement, and
talent acquisition programs. These efforts aim to build upon the
company’s current programs to foster a diverse and inclusive
corporate culture, which allows us to attract, retain, and motivate
top talent. The company’s GLOBE (Global Link of Black Employees)
employee network – one of ten diversity and inclusion internal
employee networks within Nasdaq – is engaged with our senior
leaders and our People Organization in identifying and prioritizing
our efforts. Nasdaq will also pledge to disclose diversity
metrics, specifically regarding gender and ethnicity, this
year.
To learn more about Nasdaq’s commitment to equality, please
visit: www.nasdaq.com/Commitment-to-Equality.
Commemorating Juneteenth by Amplifying Black
Voices
In honor of Juneteenth, Nasdaq will debut Amplifying Black
Voices, a multimedia retrospective featuring works of art and
photography documenting Black life across America. The series will
be displayed on social media and the Nasdaq MarketSite Tower in
Times Square beginning June 19 and throughout the summer months and
will include works from the following artists: Langston Allston,
Mark Clennon, Jamiersen Green, Steven John Irby, Hailey Marie
Losselyong, Avery “AJ” Munroe, Jose Polanco, Terrell Shedrick, and
Mateo Zapata.
Honoring Essential Frontline Heroes
Later this summer, Nasdaq will launch a series of Opening and
Closing Bell ceremonies to acknowledge frontline and essential
workers from across our communities. These heroes – who are
predominantly women, people of color, or immigrants – have put
themselves at risk to ensure food, supplies, critical care, and
other necessities are provided to all of society during this
pandemic. Participating organizations include: CDC Foundation, the
COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, The Migrant Kitchen, and the
NAACP.
For additional information on how Nasdaq is supporting
employees, clients and partners through the COVID-19 pandemic,
please visit: www.nasdaq.com/COVID-19.
About Nasdaq:
Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a global technology company serving the
capital markets and other industries. Our diverse offering of data,
analytics, software and services enables clients to optimize and
execute their business vision with confidence. To learn more about
the company, technology solutions and career opportunities, visit
us on LinkedIn, on Twitter @Nasdaq, or at www.nasdaq.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
The matters described herein contain forward-looking statements
that are made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include,
but are not limited to, statements about Nasdaq’s diversity and
inclusion efforts and other initiatives. We caution that these
statements are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results
may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve a
number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond Nasdaq's
control. These factors include, but are not limited to factors
detailed in Nasdaq's annual report on Form 10-K and periodic
reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We
undertake no obligation to release any revisions to any
forward-looking statements.
Nasdaq Media Contact:
Will Briganti (646) 964-8169william.briganti@nasdaq.com
Emily Pan(646) 637-3964emily.pan@nasdaq.com
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