Avis Budget Group Garners Supplier Diversity Accolades
March 26 2018 - 2:00PM
Avis Budget Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:CAR) has been recognized for its
continued efforts in promoting opportunities for disadvantaged,
minority and women-owned businesses.
Avis Budget Group was named one of America’s Top Corporations
for Women’s Business Enterprises by the Women’s Business Enterprise
National Council (WBENC). Now in its 18th year, the nationwide
recognition celebrates companies that have strategically
implemented processes and driven results to support sustainable
inclusion for women’s business enterprises in the corporate and
government supply chains. Avis Budget Group is the only car rental
company to earn a spot on the annual listing, and has been featured
on the selective list for 17 consecutive years.
In addition, Avis Budget Group has been selected as one of
America’s Top 50 Organizations for Multicultural Business
Opportunities. Bestowed by Omnikal business members, the annual
listing known as the “Omni50,” recognizes companies for supporting
entrepreneurs throughout the United States. Avis Budget Group was
once again the only car rental company to garner the accolade, and
this year marks the ninth time that the Company has achieved the
recognition. Omnikal was formerly known as DiversityBusiness.com.
“In our continued effort to drive mobility forward — and toward
a world where mobility is completely connected, integrated and
on-demand — it is imperative that we have strong partners across
our supplier network,” said Larry De Shon, president and chief
executive officer, Avis Budget Group. “By collaborating with
disadvantaged, minority and women-owned businesses, we are
better-positioned to deliver our world-class products and services
to millions of customers around the globe. We’re honored to receive
these prestigious awards.”
About Avis Budget GroupAvis Budget Group, Inc.
is a leading global provider of mobility solutions, both through
its Avis and Budget brands, which have more than 11,000 rental
locations in approximately 180 countries around the world, and
through its Zipcar brand, which is the world’s leading car sharing
network, with more than one million members. Avis Budget Group
operates most of its car rental offices in North America, Europe
and Australasia directly, and operates primarily through licensees
in other parts of the world. Avis Budget Group has approximately
31,000 employees and is headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. More
information is available at www.avisbudgetgroup.com.
Contact: Alice Pereira
(973) 496-3916
PR@avisbudget.com
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