Diversity, equity and inclusion are at our core
At Capital Group, our clients’ portfolios aren’t built by a single manager. They’re built by diverse teams that bring different points of view and their own ideas to help investors reach their long-term goals.
This distinctive approach is part of our commitment to embrace all aspects of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). It helps us unlock the power that comes from building teams that encourage active voices at every level.
We believe the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest.
From our Chair
"Advancing diversity, equity and inclusion is a priority for us at Capital. Diverse perspectives and experiences create a culture that enables us to do meaningful work and have a positive impact on others."
Tim Armour
Capital Group Chair and Chief Executive Officer
We believe in long-term results
We invest in DE&I with the same boldness and rigor we use when investing on behalf of our clients. We're committed to meeting our 2025 DE&I goals and are proud that we've made strides in achieving them.
We know we still have work to do to keep striving for more diverse representation in leadership and throughout our organization. Beyond diversity, we also know it's only with a more inclusive team that we will be able to accomplish our mission: improving people's lives through successful investing.
Our DE&I goals
*Underrepresented minority defined as Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, Alaskan or Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or Multiracial. Senior managers include Investment Professionals. In 2022, we transitioned to a new HR information system which re-established our Senior Manager population. Actual and historical data have been updated to reflect this change. Data as of 12/31/2022.
Measuring our change
Numbers can’t tell the whole story, but a closer look provides an at-a-glance snapshot of where we are and where we still need to go. These benchmarks will help guide us as we build a path forward.
Our DE&I commitments
Culture of belonging
We welcome the unique perspectives and experiences of all our associates, so they can say “I belong here.”
Diverse teams of associates
We believe diverse teams at all levels across Capital Group means better ideas and better decisions.
Leadership commitment and accountability
Like any business priority, our leaders are accountable for driving change and ensuring they’re fluent in the language and issues surrounding DE&I.
Impacting our communities
By partnering with key industry bodies and organizations — and empowering our associates to support philanthropies of their choice — we’re making a greater impact at the local community level.
The courage to do things differently
From the beginning, Capital Group has been a company that's not afraid to be different and set ambitious goals. Founded during the Great Depression, we chose to set up on the West Coast rather than in the financial epicenter of Wall Street.
Today, we’re bringing this same ambition to DE&I and are learning along the way. We’re challenging norms. We’re setting higher benchmarks. And we’re pushing for a more inclusive workforce.
To make a difference, we are not afraid to do things differently.
Capital Communities
We're proud that our Capital Communities represent diverse identities and interests. More than 70% of our global associates participate in at least one Community. These include race/ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, mental health and many more.
Improving our culture. Impacting our community.
As a global leader, we recognize that the world around us is changing, so we’re changing the way we invest — both in funds and in our people. When we create an environment of integrity, respect and true collaboration, our people can carry these principles from the company to their community.
Industry leadership
In 2022, Capital Group hosted its fifth Annual Roundtable Conversations on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, which was attended by more than 130 in-person and virtual participants. Attendees delved into the topic of allyship and represented 50 leading financial services firms from North America and Europe.
Philanthropic commitment to advance racial equity
In 2022, Capital Group donated $6.2 million* to racial equity and social justice causes. We provided grants to more than 800 nonprofits dedicated to advancing racial equity and social justice. This support has gone both to new organizations recommended by associates and to long-standing community partners.
*As of December 31, 2022
Promoting local, minority-owned businesses
Supplier diversity and fair competition matter to us. That's why our corporate sponsorships help drive policy changes. These include the Women's Business Enterprise National Council, National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the National Minority Supplier Development Council.
Recognition for the progress we’re making
Leading institutions have taken notice of our commitment to creating a great workplace for all associates.
Black Equity at Work
Certified at the Bronze level by Management Leadership for Tomorrow’s (MLT) Black Equity at Work
Committed to the MLT Hispanic Equity at Work Certification Program
Disability Confident Employer
Supported by the Diversity Project and recognized by the UK Government for our ongoing efforts in ensuring a disability inclusive workplace
Workplace mental health
One Mind at Work Salus Award for Workplace Mental Health for 2021
Employees' choice
Glassdoor’s Top 100 CEOs for 2021 and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work for 2022
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Human Rights Campaign Best Places to Work for 2022
(Received 100% in the Corporate Equality Index every year since 2018)
Best companies for women
Named one of the Best Companies for Women and Best Finance Companies for Women by Fairygodboss in 2019, 2020 and 2021
Best places to work
Pensions & Investments “Best Places to Work in Money Management” list for 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
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