Progress through transparency

Letter from leadership

Championing inclusive leadership, advancing social justice and combating inequity are more important than ever — especially amid evolving client expectations, accelerated innovation, sustainability concerns and the current legal landscape related to diversity, equity and inclusiveness (DEI) programs.

As we continue to see transformative shifts across our industry and the entire working world, supporting our people with empathy, continued learning and accountability is crucial. For these reasons, we continue to transform our internal structures and processes to ensure that Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) remains well positioned to provide an exceptional and equitable experience for all our people.

EY US has remained steadfast in our commitment to create long-term value for all our stakeholders as we fulfill our purpose of building a better working world, with a relentless focus on integrity, quality and living our values. DEI is among our core values, impacting not only every person within the US firm, but also the clients and communities we serve every day. We define diversity as a balance of differences across a broad array of dimensions and experiences, equity as the recognition that individual needs differ in the pursuit of fair treatment for all and inclusiveness as the leveraging of these differences to foster a sense of belonging. And we know that harnessing these assets collectively ultimately leads to better business performance and results in a thriving workforce.

In 2021, we began publicly sharing our internal DEI metrics to provide greater transparency around our efforts to embody our core EY values. In keeping with this tradition, this year’s data report comprises our workforce data as of August 31, 2023, unless otherwise indicated.

Our work over the last year toward achieving our DEI ambitions reveals both progress and opportunities in creating an inclusive culture with people at the center. We will continue to proactively drive positive change by valuing differences, cultivating a culture of care and empowering all our people through tremendous opportunities that enable us all to succeed.

Our strategy

Our firm remains steadfast in our commitment to building a better, more equitable working world for everyone. To drive impact in our ever-changing world, we aim to tap into the potential of every EY US colleague to spark innovation and unlock transformation while also building value for our many stakeholders. Through close collaboration, deep understanding and an allyship mindset supported by a culture of care, we empower one another to thrive. With inclusive leadership at the forefront, we are anchored by our priorities and strategy to continue building an ecosystem that benefits all.

EY US key DEI priorities

Executing on our priorities

Our strategy drives how we execute on these priorities and aims to inspire a culture that values diverse experiences and perspectives; creates equitable opportunities for everyone; and enables transformation across our ecosystem of EY people, culture, clients and communities. We anchor our efforts in these four, interconnected core areas.

Data summary

At EY, we are on a continuous journey towards enhancing diversity, equity and inclusion – making strides, learning and evolving every step of the way. On 2024 DEI data report shares key statistics, demonstrates our commitment to transparency and underscores the opportunity in empowering all of our people.