TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Welltower Inc.
(NYSE: WELL) announced today that it has been named to the 2020
Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index ("GEI"). This is the second
consecutive year Welltower has been honored with inclusion in this
Index.
Welltower joins a global group of 325 companies that were
included in this year's GEI by setting an example to advance women
in the workplace. Collectively, the 2020 GEI represents a
combined market capitalization of USD 12
trillion from 50 industries headquartered in 42 countries
and regions.
The GEI tracks the financial performance of public companies
committed to supporting gender equality through policy development,
representation, and transparency. 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.
"Welltower is extremely proud to be recognized for its strong
commitment to gender-equality," said Thomas
J. DeRosa, Chairman and CEO of Welltower. "We are excited to
see the growth in this index from 230 companies last year to 325
this year, a sign that our corporate peers are embracing the
initiative to lead by example and prioritize gender-equality in the
workplace."
"The mandate for gender-equality and diversity is part of our
ethos as a company," said Pam Byrne,
V.P. of Human Capital at Welltower. "Our inclusion in the
Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the second consecutive year
validates our ongoing commitment to the important contribution made
by women across all aspects of our business."
In the last year, Welltower has taken the following
actions towards gender equality:
- Expanded focus on diversity and inclusion through the creation,
design, and successful launch of a Welltower Diversity Council
- Maintained 1:1 gender parity across the organization
- Achieved 75% female and minority Independent director
leadership on the Board of Directors
About Welltower
Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL), an S&P 500
company headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, is driving the
transformation of healthcare infrastructure. The Company invests
with leading seniors housing operators, post-acute providers and
health systems to fund the real estate infrastructure needed to
scale innovative care delivery models and improve people's wellness
and overall healthcare experience. Welltower™, a real estate
investment trust ("REIT"), owns interests in properties
concentrated in major, high-growth markets in the United
States, Canada and the United Kingdom, consisting of
seniors housing and post-acute communities and outpatient medical
properties. More information is available
at www.welltower.com.
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