Lenovo announced that it has been recognized as one of the world's most inclusive companies for people with disabilities through the Disability Index®, the leading global benchmarking tool to measure and drive disability inclusion in companies. Used by more than 70% of Fortune 100 companies, the Disability Index assesses how organizations integrate disability accessibility and inclusion into key areas of their business. This recognition comes after Lenovo's first participation in the Disability Index in the eight markets that are part of its global Disability Advantage strategy, marking an important milestone in the company's path to building more accessible and inclusive workspaces around the world.

This year, Lenovo expanded its participation from a limited number of markets to include Argentina, Brazil, India, Japan, Mexico, Slovakia, the United Kingdom and the United States, demonstrating the continued evolution of its global disability inclusion strategy. Among these markets, Brazil, India, Japan, Slovakia and the United States achieved Advanced level recognition, reflecting progress made through locally driven actions supported by a consistent global framework.

“Disability inclusion is critical to building a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, grow and innovate,” said Calvin Crosslin, Vice President Chief Inclusion Officer at Lenovo. "Recognition from the Disability Index reflects the progress we have made in integrating accessibility and inclusion throughout our business, while reinforcing that creating an inclusive culture is an ongoing process. Through our Disability Advantage strategy, we help ensure that our collaborators, customers and communities benefit from technology and workspaces designed for everyone."

Lenovo's Disability Advantage strategy provides a global framework to drive disability inclusion through local action plans focused on accessibility, awareness, inclusive workspaces and sustainable change. Building on Lenovo's 2020 commitment to The Valuable 500, the strategy brings together global and local teams to strengthen accessibility, promote inclusive hiring practices, and foster a culture where all employees can thrive.

Examples of this work include Lenovo's advancements in accessibility of physical and digital spaces. In physical spaces, real estate teams have used local accessibility audits to drive practical improvements, such as automatic doors, lower-height badge readers, improved signage and installation of elevators. In the digital workplace, Lenovo has also improved access to key information for its employees through accessibility improvements in its Human Resources knowledge base. Together, these actions show how Lenovo integrates the inclusion of people with disabilities into the daily experience of its collaborators.

While the Disability Index recognizes inclusion in the workplace, Lenovo's commitment goes beyond its workforce. Through initiatives like the Inclusive Product Design Office, Lenovo also works to ensure that its products and solutions reflect the diversity of the people who use them, truly driving technology for everyone.