LONDON, Jan. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC (IGT) (NYSE: IGT), the global leader in gaming,
has announced that it is one of 325 companies across 50 industries
selected for the 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), which
distinguishes companies committed to advancing women's equality and
transparently reporting gender data.
"Diversity and inclusion are critical to IGT's identity and
the value it creates in the market, which is why we're proud to be
distinguished by Bloomberg for our initiatives advancing gender
equality within the Company," said Mario Di
Loreto, IGT Executive Vice President of People and
Transformation. "Being selected as part of this index
reflects our overall commitment to making IGT a more diverse and
inclusive workplace for its 12,000 employees around the world. We
look forward to continuing our work related to gender, as well as
many other dimensions of diversity, in the years to
come."
The reference index measures gender equality across five
pillars: female leadership and talent pipeline, equal pay and
gender pay parity, inclusive culture, sexual harassment policies,
and pro-women brand. This year, Bloomberg expanded the eligibility
for inclusion in the index to nearly 6,000 companies across 84
countries and regions.
Through disclosure of gender-related metrics using the GEI
framework, the firms included in the 2020 GEI provided a
comprehensive look at their investment in workplace gender equality
and the communities in which they operate. IGT was included in this
year's index for scoring at or above a global threshold established
by Bloomberg, which reflects a high level of disclosure and overall
performance across the framework's five pillars.
"The 325 companies included in the 2020 GEI have shown their
commitment to transparency and demonstrated leadership in
gender-related data reporting," said Peter T. Grauer, Chairman of Bloomberg.
"Disclosure of company statistics and practices is an important
first step in supporting gender equality globally."
The 2019 GEI included 230 companies headquartered across 36
countries and regions. It expanded in 2020 to represent 42
countries and regions, including firms headquartered in the
Czech Republic, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, and Russia for the first time. Companies range
from a variety of industries, including leisure facilities and
services, automotive, banking, consumer services, engineering and
construction, and retail.
Both the framework and the GEI are voluntary and have no
associated costs. The GEI is a reference index and is not for use
as a financial benchmark. The index is not ranked. To learn more,
visit the GEI website at https://www.bloomberg.com/gei.
For more information about IGT, visit IGT.com, go to Facebook at
facebook.com/IGT, follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/IGTnews, or
watch IGT videos on YouTube at youtube.com/igt.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in
gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences
for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming
Machines and Lotteries to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a
wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation,
player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge
technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that
engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local
presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more
than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering
to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility.
IGT has more than 12,000 employees. For more information, please
visit www.igt.com.
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IGT contact:
Phil
O'Shaughnessy, Global Communications, toll free in
U.S./Canada +1 (844) IGT-7452;
outside U.S./Canada +1 (401)
392-7452
Francesco Luti, +39 3485475493; for
Italian media inquiries
James Hurley, Investor Relations, +1
(401) 392-7190
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