Discover latest Corporate Responsibility Report, published , shares actions the company has taken to improve lives and strengthen communities by helping people achieve brighter financial futures. That purpose is even more critical now, as Americans face financial hardship resulting from economic impacts of the pandemic and unequal opportunity in our society. The company recognizes its role in being part of the change being sought in this country and is committed to making a positive difference through its practices.
Discover Releases Latest Corporate Responsibility Report
The report’s theme, A Brighter Future, captures both Discover’s company purpose and its hope for the days ahead. Highlighted within the report is progress the company has made in four key areas, including:
Driving a Diverse and Inclusive Workforce
Discover aims to ensure all employees feel a sense of belonging, are treated fairly and respectfully, feel supported and engaged, and can thrive and contribute fully to the company’s shared success. Actions include:
- Pledging to achieve 50% representation of women in leadership positions by 2030 as part of the Chicago Network’s Campaign for Advancing Women Leaders in the Workplace Equity Pledge.
- Signing on to the CEO Action on Diversity and Inclusion Pledge, which supports a more inclusive workplace for employees, communities and society.
- Paying employees equally for their work; a recent analysis found women and minorities at Discover earn on average between $0.99 and $1.02 for every $1 earned by men and non-minorities.
- Creating a Diversity and Inclusion task force to help identify gaps and deficiencies and recommend actions to affect change.
