Global Employees Put Purpose to Practice
Through Community Engagement
CHICAGO, May 16, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Marking a decade of championing diversity
throughout the company, Synchrony held its 10th
annual Global Diversity Experience (GDE). The three-day event
united hundreds of employees, board members, executives, and
Diversity Network leaders in Chicago, with thousands more taking part in
local GDE events and joining virtually across the company's 18
global locations.
"Our commitment to equity is unwavering." –
Synchrony President and CEO Brian
Doubles
"Our commitment to equity is unwavering," said Brian Doubles,
President and CEO of Synchrony. "As a responsible and trusted
employer, partner, and community member, belonging is an imperative
at Synchrony. It's clear the progress we are making on advancing
equity, diversity, inclusion and citizenship is good for our
business and great for our employees, customers and
communities."
This year's theme, United in Purpose – Changing Tomorrow,
Today, reinforced the company's collective resolve to
bring together diverse voices, mindsets and people to deliver the
strongest outcomes. The event featured keynote speakers,
interactive workshops, and panel discussions focused on this
charge.
"GDE is a celebration of our people, their diversity of thought,
and our focus on keeping equity and inclusion as one of the key
pillars of our culture," said Michael
Matthews, Synchrony's Chief Diversity, Inclusion and
Corporate Responsibility Officer. "Our people come away from
GDE with a deeper desire for greater growth, well-being, respect
and understanding."
Synchrony employees across the world also volunteered in
hands-on service projects to support nonprofit organizations that
help their local communities.
The Synchrony Foundation, the company's philanthropic arm,
collaborates with various organizations and public schools in
Chicago since the company began
hosting GDE in the region in 2023. The Synchrony Foundation
complemented these efforts with $50,000 in donations to selected nonprofits and
causes, which include Canine Companions®, a
national nonprofit which provides expertly trained service dogs to
help make a difference in the lives of adults, children, and
veterans with disabilities. CareCredit, a Synchrony solution, has a
longstanding partnership with Canine Companions, based on a mutual
goal of ensuring that people with all types of disabilities lead
independent and empowered lives with the help of their service
dogs. CareCredit is a valued financing option that gives pet owners
the peace of mind that they can be prepared to care for their pets
throughout their lifetime.
Other organizations receiving donations include the Pediatric
Oncology Treasure Chest Foundation whose mission is to provide
comfort to children and teens diagnosed with cancer, Anti-Cruelty
Society, the National Animal Welfare Society and PAWS Chicago.
About Synchrony
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a premier consumer financial services
company delivering one of the industry's most complete digitally
enabled product suites. Our experience, expertise, and scale
encompass a broad spectrum of industries, including digital, health
and wellness, retail, telecommunications, home, auto, outdoor, pet,
and more. We have an established and diverse group of national and
regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups,
industry associations, and healthcare service providers, which we
refer to as our "partners." We connect our partners and
consumers through our dynamic financial ecosystem and provide them
with a diverse set of financing solutions and innovative digital
capabilities to address their specific needs and deliver seamless,
omnichannel experiences. We offer the right financing products to
the right customers in their channel of choice. For more
information, visit www.synchrony.com.
Media Contact:
Synchrony
Angie Hu
Angie.Hu@syf.com
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