In photo: Teams from Accenture in the Philippines and PBCWE together

28 August 2024, Manila, Philippines — The Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE) announced that Accenture in the Philippines has achieved leading practice results in all 12 Focus Areas (FAs) of the GEARS (Gender Equality Assessment, Results, and Strategies) assessment, obtaining top marks in each focus area. Accenture in the Philippines is the first member company of PBCWE to achieve this milestone.

The GEARS assessment is a comprehensive evaluation tool designed to measure a company’s performance in various aspects of Workplace Gender Equality (WGE) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).

“We congratulate Accenture in the Philippines for this outstanding achievement,” said Julia Abad, Executive Director of PBCWE. Their top marks across all GEARS focus areas demonstrate their dedication to creating a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed and their commitment to promote gender equality, diversity, equity, and inclusion within its more than 85,000-strong organization. This serves as an inspiration to us and other PBCWE member companies in striving to make a positive impact in their workplaces and beyond.”

Accenture in the Philippines’ performance in the GEARS assessment highlights several key initiatives and practices that have contributed to their success:

• Comprehensive Gender Equality Policies: Accenture in the Philippines implements robust policies that support WGE and DEI including setting and achieving gender balance goals in their workforce; supporting gender pay parity, anti-discrimination measures, flexible working arrangements, and accessible workplace practices.

• Diverse and Inclusive Leadership: The company prioritizes building an inclusive environment, ensuring individuals from diverse segments including women, men LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities, cultural and ethnic identities, among others, are represented across all levels of the organization.

• Inclusive Culture: Accenture in the Philippines promotes an inclusive workplace culture through training programs, awareness campaigns, and employee resource groups that support every individual regardless of age, ability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, or sexual orientation.

• Support for Career Development: Accenture in the Philippines provides opportunities for professional growth and development, including mentorship programs, leadership training, and career advancement initiatives tailored to support women and other underrepresented groups.

• Sustainable Business Practices: Accenture in the Philippines continuously integrates WGE and DEI policies and programs in their overall corporate strategy and business objectives beyond compliance and implements innovative initiatives.

“We are delighted to receive this recognition from PBCWE and are grateful for their support during the process. This recognition affirms the success of our approach to inclusion and diversity through a holistic program that encompasses strategies and policies. More importantly, this is a testament to the collective efforts and unwavering commitment of our people in helping nurture and foster a more inclusive and diverse organization where everyone can thrive and succeed,” said Ambe Tierro, Country Managing Director and Technology Lead, Accenture in the Philippines. 

Following the GEARS assessment, Accenture in the Philippines will undergo the GEARS Action Planning process to identify opportunities for being WGE champions and lead industry-based and coalition-wide discussions on diversity and inclusion.