Recognized as a “Best Place to Work for
Disability Inclusion”
Support for Non-Profit Disability Organizations
Exceeds $60 Million since 2012
Albertsons Companies [NYSE: ACI] today announced that it earned
a 100 on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), securing the
designation as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.”
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Albertsons Companies announced that it
earned a 100 on the Disability Equality Index (DEI), securing the
designation as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.”
Since 2012, Albertsons Companies Foundation has donated more than
$60 million to nonprofit organizations focused on supporting people
with disabilities including the Special Olympics, Easter Seals, the
Muscular Dystrophy Association and Best Buddies. Support ranges
from volunteer time, event participation and in-kind products,
along with generous donations from customers at the register.
Additionally, the company’s portfolio of grocery banners offers
more than 500 products and nearly 200 brands from certified
disability-owned business enterprises, including service-disabled
veteran disability-owned business enterprises. (Photo: Business
Wire)
“We are incredibly proud to share that Albertsons Companies
earned a score of 100 on the DEI, especially on this historic day
that the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law 33
years ago,” said Monique Lanaux, GVP, Chief Diversity, Equity,
Inclusion & Belonging Officer. “As one of the largest retail
employers in the country, we are honored by this recognition and
pledge to put people first by caring for our associates’ well-being
and investing in their personal and professional growth.”
The DEI is a joint initiative of Disability:IN, the global
organization driving disability inclusion and equality in business,
and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).
The report is the world’s largest and most comprehensive
benchmarking tool for the Fortune 1000 to measure disability
workplace inclusion policies and practices. Each participating
company receives a score on a scale of zero to 100, with those
earning 80 and above recognized as “Best Places to Work for
Disability Inclusion”. The 2023 DEI measured: Culture and
Leadership; Enterprise-Wide Access; Employment Practices; Community
Engagement; Supplier Diversity; and Non-U.S. Operations.
Since 2012, Albertsons Companies Foundation has donated more
than $60 million to nonprofit organizations focused on supporting
people with disabilities including the Special Olympics, Easter
Seals, the Muscular Dystrophy Association and Best Buddies. Support
ranges from volunteer time, event participation and in-kind
products, along with generous donations from customers at the
register. Additionally, the company’s portfolio of grocery banners
offers more than 500 products and nearly 200 brands from certified
disability-owned business enterprises, including service-disabled
veteran disability-owned business enterprises.
“Businesses have the power to drive the global advancement of
disability inclusion, and we’re thrilled to see more companies than
ever leverage the Disability Equality Index to measure their
progress. We recognize these top-scoring companies as a ‘Best Place
to Work for Disability Inclusion’ for their passion and efforts to
lead the way in creating greater equity for people with
disabilities in the workplace, marketplace, and supply chain,” said
Jill Houghton, President and CEO of Disability:IN.
Albertsons Companies launched the diverseABILITY associate
resource group last fall for associates with diverse abilities,
their caretakers and allies. This internal group provides
education, awareness and celebration opportunities throughout the
year to build belonging and connection.
The Disability:IN 2023 DEI report is available at
https://disabilityin.org/2023-dei-report/.
About Albertsons Companies
Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the
United States. As of June 17, 2023, the Company operated 2,272
retail food and drug stores with 1,726 pharmacies, 401 associated
fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers and 19
manufacturing facilities. The Company operates stores across 34
states and the District of Columbia with 24 banners including
Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb,
Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen,
Carrs, Kings Food Markets and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. The
Company is committed to helping people across the country live
better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by
neighborhood. In 2022, along with the Albertsons Companies
Foundation, the Company contributed more than $200 million in food
and financial support, including more than $40 million through our
Nourishing Neighbors Program to ensure those living in our
communities and those impacted by disasters have enough to eat.
About the Disability Equality Index
The Disability Equality Index (DEI) is a comprehensive
benchmarking tool that helps companies build a roadmap of
measurable, tangible actions that they can take to achieve
disability inclusion and equality. Each company receives a score,
on a scale of zero (0) to 100, with those earning 80 and above
recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”.
The DEI is a joint initiative of the American Association of
People with Disabilities (AAPD), the nation’s largest disability
rights organization, and Disability:IN, the global business
disability inclusion network, to collectively advance the inclusion
of people with disabilities. The organizations are complimentary
and bring unique strengths that make the project relevant and
credible to corporations and the disability community. The tool was
developed by the DEI Advisory Committee, a diverse group of
business leaders, policy experts, and disability advocates. Learn
more at: www.DisabilityEqualityIndex.org.
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
(DEI); best-in-class conferences and programs; expert counsel and
engagement; and public policy leadership. Join us at
disabilityin.org/AreYouIN #AreYouIN.
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
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