ブルームバーグ男女平等指数（GEI）は、ニールセンを、測定と透明性を通じて女性の地位向上を推進する230社のグローバルリーダーの1社として認定しました。2019年ブルームバーグGEIは、ジェンダー報告の透明性と女性の平等の推進に取り組んでいる企業を表彰するものです。この指数に含まれる企業の時価総額は9兆米ドルで、世界中で1,500万人以上を雇用しており、そのうち700万人が女性です。
“We’re thrilled to be included in Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index,” said Crystal Barnes, SVP of Global Responsibility & Sustainability, Nielsen. “The importance of representation, diversity and inclusion to our growth and long term success are undeniable. They are core to our environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy and sustainable business plan. At Nielsen, our ability to deliver on that strategy is grounded in transparency and continuous improvement. Being recognized in a group of companies leading by example in this space is truly an honor.”
ブルームバーグが標準化したGEIの報告枠組みは、上場企業が4つの分野（企業統計、方針、コミュニティ参画、製品・サービス）にわたり、ジェンダー平等をどのように推進しているかについての情報を自主的に開示する機会を提供するものである。開示の程度や、クラス最高の統計と方針の達成度に基づいて、世界的に設定された基準値以上のスコアを獲得した報告企業は、GEIに含まれる。環境・社会・ガバナンス（ESG）データを活用した商品やサービスに対する需要は、ここ数年で大幅に増加しており、ESGデータを投資判断に取り入れたいと考える投資家が増えている。それでも、現在、職場のジェンダーに関する方針や慣行を開示しているのは、対象企業のわずか10％に過ぎない。
“We have long believed that diversity and inclusion are business imperatives,” said Angela Talton, Chief Diversity Officer, Nielsen. “Nielsen’s business is predicated upon people—their preferences, choices and behaviors. Recognizing the global population shift and a need for a diverse workforce which understands diverse consumers, their preferences and behaviors, Nielsen’s D&I strategy is designed to connect these dots while providing clients with relevant insights to help grow their business in this changing environment.”
“From hiring, developing and retaining top talent to sharing our insights through Diverse Intelligence Series Reports and Events highlighting the unique viewing and purchasing habits of diverse consumers, at Nielsen, we realize diversity is not about having a seat at the table but having a voice at the table and making sure that voice is being heard,” Angela continued. “Our investments in diverse talent and programming––across our five-pronged strategy of leadership accountability, career development, retention, supplier diversity and education––advance our ability to help clients anticipate and respond to those shifts. We are actively working to create and maintain a workforce that is reflective of the communities where we live and serve, as we recognize that each of the 100-plus countries where we operate may have different definitions of what a diverse workforce looks like.”
