Overall ranking increased seven spots from 2023,
reflecting the enterprise's actions to bolster the vitality of
The Cigna Group's workforce and the communities it serves
BLOOMFIELD, Conn., May 14, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Global health company The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI)
announced today that it is No. 7 on Fair360's 2024 Top 50 Companies
– seven spots higher than last year's ranking – demonstrating The
Cigna Group's long-standing and deep commitment to equal
opportunity for all. Fair360 announced its 2024 Top 50 honorees
this week, recognizing The Cigna Group for its workplace practices,
philanthropy, leadership accountability, supplier fairness, human
capital, and talent programs.
"This recognition is a testament to our continued dedication to
fostering vitality and well-being within our workforce for all of
those we work alongside, and within our communities for those we
serve. We're committed to valuing our stakeholders' diverse
backgrounds, perspectives, needs, and experiences, which supports
better decision-making, greater innovation, and higher levels of
engagement," said Geneva Brown, vice
president of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at The Cigna Group. "We are
proud of our progress and recognize there is always more work that
can be done to make our business and the world more inclusive and
equitable."
The Fair360 Top 50 Companies list recognizes large U.S.
employers that model fairness in their talent strategies, workplace
and supplier diversity practices, and philanthropic engagement.
This year, 160 employers with a total of about 7.3 million U.S.
employees submitted data and metrics for the survey.
"I'm delighted to recognize the companies on the Top 50 list for
their ongoing commitment to workplace fairness," said Luke Visconti, founder and chairman of Fair360.
"The data shows that over the long term, companies that
consistently put their employees first and have strong track
records of respecting and embracing diversity, equity, and
inclusion are stronger performers and better equipped to adapt to
market conditions."
The Cigna Group works to bolster the vitality of its workforce
and the communities it serves by fostering inclusion, enabling
better innovation, and creating solutions to deliver on our
mission. This includes:
Increasing supplier diversity: Late last year, The
Cigna Group surpassed its goal of $1
billion in annual spending with small and diverse businesses
in the United States by roughly
$400 million, about 2 years ahead of
schedule. The Cigna Group has expanded its commitment to spend even
more with diverse suppliers: $1.6
billion annually in 2025.
Building healthier communities: The Cigna Group
remains committed to improving the health and vitality of the
communities it serves through charitable giving. The company
recently announced a multiyear philanthropic and community
engagement initiative focused on youth mental health, housing
stability for veterans, and health equity. As part of this
initiative, The Cigna Group Foundation will provide $27 million in grants to nonprofit organizations
over the next 3 years, prioritizing grants in regions where The
Cigna Group serves a significant number of customers with high and
very high social determinant of health risks.
About The Cigna Group
The Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) is a
global health company committed to creating a better future built
on the vitality of every individual and every community. We
relentlessly challenge ourselves to partner and innovate solutions
for better health. The Cigna Group includes products and services
marketed under Cigna Healthcare, Evernorth Health Services, or its
subsidiaries. The Cigna Group maintains sales capabilities in more
than 30 countries and jurisdictions and has more than 187 million
customer relationships around the world. Learn more at
thecignagroup.com.
Media Contact
Jocelyn Parker
(313) 510-4173
media@evernorth.com
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