Impact highlights –90 employee networks across 45 countries and involving more than 141,000 allies. –82.4% of employees can now share their sexual orientation and gender identity. –Self-ID utilization increased from 6% in FY22 to 11% in FY24. –Pronoun utilization increased from 25% in FY23 to 27% in FY24. –The workforce participated in 115 Pride-related events in FY24, a 15% increase compared to FY23. –The company celebrated Pride publicly in 47 countries in FY24, a 68% increase compared to FY23. –Approximately 47% of the company’s Managing Directors are allies. –Equal access to medical plans for same-sex partners and/or recognized domestic partners is offered to 100% of employees where currently provided to spouses (where legally allowed and available in market). –Coverage for transgender-inclusive healthcare benefits is accessible to 100% of employees through Accenture-sponsored medical plans or government-provided plans (where legally allowed and available in market).7Accenture Internal and external effort LGBTQI+ inclusion To create an inclusive environment that fully supports LGBTQI+ employees through comprehensive policies, professional development and equal access to benefits. Company stats –774,000 employees –$64.1 billion in revenue –Global, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland –Information and Technology Services Initiative context and objective Accenture has had a strategic approach to inclusion and diversity for nearly 30 years and its focus on LGBTQI+ inclusion has been a key priority for over 20 years. Two years ago, the company launched the “Pride Means More” initiative to strengthen its support for the LGBTQI+ community and accelerate positive change. For employees, support comes through expanded Pride networks, inclusive policies and leadership development programmes. For the business, the initiative promotes inclusive talent acquisition, supports supplier diversity and fosters client engagement. In the broader community, Accenture engages in extensive NGO partnerships, advocacy efforts and volunteer activities to advance LGBTQI+ rights and well-being. Below: Kukai Art/Unsplash 14 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lighthouses 202514

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Lighthouses 2025