10. Toyota Motor North America, Inc.

U.S. headquarters: Plano, TX

Global employees: 370,870

DiversityInc says: "Toyota is working towards closing the women representation gap within the STEM workforce by cultivating a diverse talent pipeline and supporting organizations that empower women in STEM careers. … Toyota has increased its diverse spending by 30% in just three years. Proving their commitment to being an advocate for small and diverse businesses."

Toyota says: "Through diverse and collective thought, we drive innovation in an ever-changing marketplace. We drive positive impact for our team members, suppliers, dealers, communities and stakeholders through our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, and we drive influence in education through investments and partnerships that help open access to opportunity."

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9. TIAA

U.S. headquarters: New York, NY

Global employees: 16,425

DiversityInc says: "In March, TIAA donated excess food from its company cafeterias to food banks and other organizations to help address food insecurity during COVID-19. TIAA has a variety of Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to increase diversity and inclusion and give employees a sense of belonging, including groups for Asian, Black, Latino and Hispanic people, LGBTQ+, women and people with diversity abilities."

TIAA says: "TIAA's culture, values, inclusion and diversity have helped drive our success and form the foundation that makes us a different kind of financial partner. Our six values define who we are and what we stand for. Act with Integrity, operate as one team, take personal accountability, deliver excellence, value our people and put the customer first. They drive every decision we make and every action we take."

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8. Abbott

U.S. headquarters: Abbott Park, IL

Global employees: 107,000

DiversityInc says: "Abbott made it a point to bring in more diverse members to its board, including a retired four-star general, Darren W. McDew, and Michelle A. Kumbier, who worked for many years in leadership at Harley Davidson. Abbott released to the public its own blueprint to creating its successful high school internship program aimed at helping young girls in particular get experience working in STEM fields."

Abbott says: "Abbott values diversity — of people, products, technologies and geographies. We believe that diverse perspectives and shared goals inspire new ideas to help us solve some of the world's most pressing healthcare challenges. We work hard to make Abbott a place where everyone can feel a sense of inclusion and have their best career."

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7. Comcast NBCUniversal

U.S. headquarters: Philadelphia, PA

Global employees: 190,000

DiversityInc says: "Since the pandemic has affected businesses in the U.S. negatively, Comcast started a brand new and completely free webinar series to help struggling businesses of all kinds rework their goals and use new technology. In March, Comcast offered two months of free internet service to low-income households as an expansion to its Internet Essentials program."

Comcast NBCUniversal says: "For us, D&I is not a program — it is a central element of our credo and DNA. Our approach to D&I is focused on five key pillars: governance, workforce, supplier diversity, programming, and community impact. Our commitment to diversity starts at the top, with our Board of Directors. Our Board diversity has nearly tripled since year-end 2010. Our workforce is 62% women or people of color, with 71% of our new hires in 2019 being women or people of color. Since 2010, we've provided over $2.1 billion in cash and in-kind giving to minorities, and in that same time period we've spent more than $22 billion with diverse tier 1 suppliers."

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6. Mastercard

U.S. headquarters: Purchase, NY

Global employees: 19,000

DiversityInc says: "Mastercard demonstrated its dedication to supporting the LGBTQ+ community this year by announcing its True Name™ feature, which allows people who identify with a name different than what they were given at birth have their chosen name displayed on their cards. In March, the company launched its Path to Priceless initiative to support one million women entrepreneurs."

Mastercard says: "At Mastercard, inclusion and diversity are about more than bringing together people with different backgrounds. It's an understanding that when we create meaningful connections, inspire acceptance and cultivate a culture where we all belong, we are a better team—one that makes smarter decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results. Everywhere we work, we seek to create meaningful connections, inspire acceptance and cultivate a community where we all belong, regardless of — and because of — our differences in age, gender, ethnicity, experiences, abilities and perspectives."

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5. Accenture

U.S. headquarters: New York, NY

Global employees: 500,000 +

DiversityInc says: "Accenture appointed its first female CEO, Julie Sweet, in September 2019 and also hosted over 240 International Women's Day celebrations for 45,000 people in 48 countries in 2019. Accenture works with Girls Who Code, a nonprofit organization that focuses on advancing girls in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects to continue to help close the gender gap in technology careers. Accenture also hosts Girls Who Code's Summer Immersion Programs."

Accenture says: "Ensuring everyone can bring their authentic selves to work is a business imperative at Accenture. In 2019 it expanded its worldwide LGBTQ+ ally network to more than 118,000 allies, its internal disability champions to over 27,000, and its Mental Health ally network to 4,500 members. Accenture is committed to recruiting, retaining, developing and advancing racially and ethnically diverse talent and helping those individuals thrive."

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4. ADP

U.S. headquarters: Roseland, NJ

Global employees: 58,000

DiversityInc says: "ADP's talent management approach is unique. The company's new process looks at all employees through a strengths-based approach while funneling them into talent pipelines."

ADP says: "ADP's tens of thousands of associates reflect the cultural diversity of the markets ADP serves. Through workforce initiatives including fair and equal hiring practices, efforts to support pay equity, global business resource groups, and diversity and inclusion trainings, ADP has established an inclusive culture that provides all associates the opportunity to contribute, grow and thrive."

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2. Hilton

U.S. headquarters: McLean, VA.

Global employees: 425,000

DiversityInc says: "In 2019, the company fostered economic and social integration for nearly 11,000 refugees through volunteering, training and employment opportunities. … Hilton demonstrates its commitment to developing strong leadership. Its Lead@Hilton program helps team members grow through various holistic learning and training opportunities."

Hilton says: "We celebrate our culture by creating an inclusive workplace with opportunities like team member resource groups and inclusions councils. We also attract, develop and retain the best talent in hospitality. In the marketplace, we engage, support and create business opportunities in our communities. Because of our efforts, we have been recognized for our diversity and inclusion externally."

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1. Marriott International

U.S. headquarters:
Bethesda, MD

Global employees: 420,000

DiversityInc says: "Marriott's cultural engagement program, 'TakeCare' champions employee wellbeing and is designed around the pillars of opportunity, community and purpose. Marriott is also committed to supplier diversity. It surpassed its goal to increase its spend of women-owned businesses to $500 million by 2020. By the end of 2019, it increased its spend to nearly $556 million. It is working toward increasing its spend with diverse-owned businesses to $1 billion."

Marriott says: "Marriott's Emerging Leader Program increase its diverse talent pool. Overall, participants include 58% women and 37% minorities; 65% have been promoted at least once; 98% have been promoted or selected for developmental moves. Marriott's goal to spend $500 million with women-owned businesses by 2020 was surpassed in 2019 in the U.S. alone."

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