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Adecco Group Recognized as Sustainability Leader in Dow Jones Indexes
The Adecco Group, a global leader in Human Resource services and a Fortune Global 500 company, has been added to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI) World and Europe. This recognition is a testament to Adecco's commitment to embedding sustainability into its business practices, particularly in advancing human potential and inclusion.
The DJSI, in cooperation with Sustainable Asset Management (SAM), cover the world's 2,500 largest companies and 57 business sectors. The indexes follow a best-in-class approach to measuring sustainable corporate performance, evaluating companies based on economic, environmental, and social criteria such as corporate governance, environmental risks, and stakeholder relations.
Adecco's inclusion in the DJSI World and Europe Indexes is attributed to several key sustainability accomplishments. The Group leads initiatives aimed at creating more inclusive work environments and supporting societal progress through human-centered services. This includes fostering inclusion and human potential, embedding AI responsibly, driving workforce transformation, and community service and social impact.
Through programs like Spark AI and microlearning, Adecco equips employees and job seekers with relevant digital skills for the evolving job market, aligning sustainability with economic and social development. The Group has integrated AI deeply across its operations, actively training 35,000 employees in responsible AI usage, thereby improving productivity and decision-making while ensuring ethical technology adoption.
Adecco's focus on social responsibility, human capital development, ethical AI, and inclusion aligns with the criteria for inclusion in these leading sustainability indexes. While the search results do not provide a detailed breakdown of all specific environmental or governance achievements contributing to the DJSI listings, these focus areas likely underpin Adecco’s recognition.
The Adecco Group, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is the world's leading provider of HR solutions. It offers a wide variety of services, including temporary staffing, permanent placement, outsourcing, consulting, and outplacement. The Group connects over 750,000 associates with well over 100,000 clients every day. With approximately 33,000 FTE employees and over 5,500 branches in over 60 countries and territories, Adecco is a forward-looking organization, with a strong focus on long-term shareholder value.
For further information, contact Adecco's Corporate Investor Relations at [email protected] or +41 (0) 44 878 89 89. The Group's Corporate Press Office can be contacted at [email protected] or +41 (0) 44 878 87 87. Our S.A. is registered in Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN).
It is important to note that while the Adecco Group's inclusion in the DJSI is a significant achievement, it is subject to risks and uncertainties. Numerous factors could cause or contribute to differences, including global GDP trends, changes in regulation of temporary work, intense competition, integration of acquired companies, changes in the company's ability to attract and retain qualified personnel or clients, and potential IT disruptions.
References:
- Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes
- Sustainable Asset Management (SAM)
- Adecco Group
- Adecco's 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report
- Adecco's 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report
- The Adecco Group, the global leader in HR services, showcases its commitment to sustainability by focusing on permanent placement, contributing to human capital development through the acquisition and training of employees in responsible AI usage.
- In addition to temporary staffing and outsourcing services, Adecco's sustainability initiatives extend to financial aspects, with a focus on promoting ethical AI adoption and driving workforce transformation, which can potentially impact a company's bottom line.
