Four firms included in Gender-Equality Index

The Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index recognises companies that are maintaining a strong focus on providing an inclusive work environment that supports the evolving needs of employees and retains the competitive strengths gained through gender diversity, which is increasingly critical in this challenging business environment, said Bloomberg chairman Peter T. Grauersaid

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia Bhd, Digi.com Bhd, Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) and Top Glove Corp Bhd have been included in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).

In a statement, Bloomberg said the GEI recognised publicly listed companies that bring transparency to gender-related practices and policies, increasing the breadth of environmental, social and governance (ESG) data available to investors.