AKRON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Signet Jewelers Limited (“Signet”) (NYSE: SIG), the world’s largest
retailer of diamond jewelry, today announced its inclusion in the 2019
Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI), a list of 230 companies
recognized for their commitment to advancing women’s equality. Signet is
one of only a limited number of retailers and the only jewelry retailer
included in the 2019 Bloomberg GEI.
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“Signet is proud to be included in the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality
Index in acknowledgment of its continued commitment to fostering an
inclusive workplace,” said Virginia C. Drosos, Chief Executive Officer.
“Diversity of both background and ideas is crucial to our business
strategy, and as a company guided by fairness, opportunity, integrity
and respect, we strive each day to uphold a culture that celebrates
diverse perspectives and unleashes the full potential of our team
members.”
The 2019 Bloomberg GEI provides social data on Signet as of its 2017
Fiscal Year (February 2016 – January 2017). Today, five of the nine
members of Signet’s executive leadership team, including its Chief
Executive Officer, are women. Signet is also among a limited number of
publicly-traded companies to achieve gender parity on its board of
directors.
“We applaud Signet Jewelers and the other 229 firms tracked by the index
for their action to measure gender equality through the Bloomberg GEI
framework,” said Peter T. Grauer, Chairman of Bloomberg and Founding
Chairman of the U.S. 30% Club. “Signet’s GEI inclusion is a strong
indicator to its employees, investors and industry peers alike that it
is leading by example to advance ongoing efforts for a truly inclusive
workplace.”
Bloomberg’s standardized reporting framework offers public companies the
opportunity to disclose information on how they promote gender equality
across four separate areas – company statistics, policies, community
engagement and products and services. Reporting companies that score
above a globally-established threshold, based on the extent of
disclosures and the achievement of best-in-class statistics and
policies, are included in the GEI.
The Bloomberg gender reporting framework is voluntary and has no
associated costs. The GEI is a reference index. All public companies can
submit data to Bloomberg. Those with a security listed on a U.S.
exchange and a market capitalization of USD1 billion or greater are
eligible for index inclusion. For more information on the GEI and how to
submit information for next year's index visit:
https://www.bloomberg.com/professional/solution/gender-equality-index/
About Signet Jewelers:
Signet Jewelers Limited is the world's largest retailer of diamond
jewelry. Signet operates nearly 3,500 stores primarily under the name
brands of Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared The Galleria Of Jewelry, H.Samuel,
Ernest Jones, Peoples, Piercing Pagoda, and JamesAllen.com.
Further information on Signet is available at www.signetjewelers.com.
See also www.kay.com,
www.zales.com,
www.jared.com,
www.hsamuel.co.uk,
www.ernestjones.co.uk,
www.peoplesjewellers.com,
www.pagoda.com,
and www.jamesallen.com.
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David Bouffard
VP Corporate Affairs, Signet Jewelers
+1
330-668-5369
david.bouffard@signetjewelers.com
Veronika
Henze
Bloomberg LP
+1-646-324-1596
vhenze@bloomberg.net
Jacqueline
Gogel
Vested
+1-917-765-8720
jacqueline@fullyvested.com
Source: Signet Jewelers Limited