Fiserv Earns Top Score of 100 on Disability Equality Index for Third Year in a Row
July 16 2024 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Ongoing recognition of commitment to advancing
disability equality and fostering inclusive workplace
environment
Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments
and financial services technology, has earned a top score of 100 on
the 2024 Disability Equality Index® for the third
consecutive year, and is duly recognized as a “Best Place to Work
for Disability Inclusion.” The Disability Equality Index was
launched in 2015 as a joint initiative of Disability:IN and The
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and is
acknowledged as the most robust disability inclusion assessment
tool in business today.
“We continue to deepen our commitment to building a culture of
inclusion and trust for our associates, fostering high-performing
teams, driving shared purpose and empowered execution,” said Neil
Wilcox, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Fiserv. “We
recognize that advancing disability inclusion is an ongoing
journey, and firmly believe such inclusivity drives innovation that
meaningfully benefits our clients, partners and communities.”
Globally, there are an estimated 1.3 billion individuals who
experience disabilities. Now in its 10th year, the Disability
Equality Index exists to help companies make a positive impact on
the unemployment/underemployment rate of people with disabilities,
while also helping companies create long term value for employees
and shareholders and mitigate risk from new legislative
requirements.
“On the 10th anniversary of the Disability Equality Index, we’re
extremely proud of the 542 national and international companies
that are taking a proactive role in leading progress towards
disability inclusion, setting a benchmark for others to follow,”
said Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN. “Their
dedication to fostering inclusive workplaces not only attracts top
talent but also drives innovation and creates sustainable
performance in today’s global market. Together, we are creating a
future where everyone can contribute and thrive.”
The 2024 Disability Equality Index measured: Culture &
Leadership; Enterprise-Wide Access; Employment Practices (Benefits;
Recruitment; Employment, Education, Retention & Advancement;
Accommodations); Community Engagement; Supplier Diversity; and
Responsible Procurement (Non-Weighted).
About Fiserv
Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a Fortune 500 company, aspires to move
money and information in a way that moves the world. As a global
leader in payments and financial technology, the company helps
clients achieve best-in-class results through a commitment to
innovation and excellence in areas including account processing and
digital banking solutions; card issuer processing and network
services; payments; e-commerce; merchant acquiring and processing;
and the Clover® cloud-based point-of-sale and business management
platform. Fiserv is a member of the S&P 500® Index and has been
recognized as one of Fortune® World’s Most Admired Companies™ for 9
of the last 10 years. Visit fiserv.com and follow on social media
for more information and the latest company news.
About the Disability Equality Index®
The Disability Equality Index has become the leading
independent, third-party resource for the annual benchmarking of
corporate disability inclusion policies and programs, and is now
trusted by more than 70% of the United States Fortune 100 and
nearly half of the Fortune 500. Such companies must increasingly
consider how emerging global reporting directives and stakeholder
expectations surrounding social and corporate governance factors
impact their operational, cultural, reputational and financial
performance.
The Disability Equality Index is an objective, reflective,
forward-thinking, and confidential disability rating tool designed
to assist business in advancing inclusion practices. It is a
comprehensive benchmark that helps companies build a roadmap of
measurable, tangible actions across five scored categories: Culture
& Leadership, Enterprise-Wide Access, Employment Practices,
Community Engagement, and Supplier Diversity. Participating
companies receive a score, on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with
those scoring 80 or higher earning the distinction of “Best Places
to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the benchmark year.
Findings from a two-year Global Disability Equality Index pilot
informed the launch of a scored benchmark that opened in 2024 to
seven new countries in addition to the United States. These
include: Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Japan, the Philippines,
and the United Kingdom. Now in its 10th year, the Disability
Equality Index has grown nearly 7x since 2015, expanding from 80
companies in its first year to 542 in 2024. Collectively, the 2024
edition received 753 submissions spanning the eight benchmarked
countries.
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.
About Disability:IN®
Disability:IN is a global organization driving disability
inclusion and equality in business. More than 500 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;
best-in-class conferences and programs; expert counsel and
engagement; and public policy leadership. Join us at
disabilityin.org/AreYouIN #AreYouIN.
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