Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity is critical to Credit Suisse’s success in the global marketplace. It breeds innovation. Only those teams that reflect the widest possible variety of ideas, backgrounds and experiences can deliver the most innovative solutions to clients worldwide. Credit Suisse is therefore committed to maintaining a culture of diversity that enables it to attract, develop and retain the best talent.

Credit Suisse strives to achieve an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect and where each individual has the opportunity to advance and succeed. Individuals of different genders, races, ages, religions, nationalities, ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations and disabilities are thus brought together to create a world-class team of financial services professionals. This diverse workforce enables Credit Suisse to serve the broadest spectrum of clients locally, regionally and globally and effectively meet their diverse needs.

As a natural extension of our diversity initiatives, Credit Suisse's Supplier Diversity Program provides minority- and women-owned businesses with the opportunity to become vital resources for the Firm.

Recognition and Awards

Our Diversity and Inclusion efforts are providing Credit Suisse with a reputation and global platform that have brought significant external recognition across all our markets. The following awards recognize our robust commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

• “100 Best Companies for Working Mothers_ - Credit Suisse has been recognized by Working Mother Magazine for the fourth consecutive year.

• “Best Companies for Multi-cultural Women_ - Credit Suisse was honored as one of 20 employers by Working Mother Magazine.

• "Setting New Standards in Diversity" - Credit Suisse was recognized by Toigo, a US based organization that provides mentoring, scholarship and internship placement support for ethnic minorities in business school.

• Opportunity Now - to date, Credit Suisse has been the only firm to receive two annual awards from “Opportunity Now,_ a prestigious U.K. based organization that supports career development for women.

• International Innovation in Diversity - Credit Suisse was named as one of the Top Ten Firms and was the only financial institution honored.

• Athena Award - the Partnership for Gender-Specific Medicine awarded Credit Suisse for our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace and an optimal working environment. This is the first time a corporation outside the medical industry received this esteemed recognition.

• Stonewall Workplace Equality Index – Credit Suisse was awarded a top 10 position across all industry sectors in Stonewall Workplace Equality Index. This benchmark ranks Britain’s top 100 employers, across all industries for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.

• Race for Opportunity - Credit Suisse has been ranked "Best Newcomer" in Race for Opportunity’s annual benchmark in recognition for our programs, commitment, usage, and promotion of ethnic diversity in the U.K. Race for Opportunity is a U.K. based organization that works in partnership with firms to help them capitalize on the business benefits of implementing an effective diversity plan.

• Workplace Excellence Award – Credit Suisse has been recognized as a visionary employer that views workplace excellence as a strategic business imperative. Credit Suisse received this Maryland Workplace Excellence Award due to its thought leadership in establishing a workplace where employees are given the opportunities to achieve success in all aspects of their professional and personal lives while contributing to the bottom-line.

• Singapore Family Friendly Employer Award - This award is the highest honor of its kind in Singapore and was presented to Credit Suisse by the President of Singapore for actively promoting pro-family work practices and a work life strategy.

• Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency in Australia - Credit Suisse was recognized for best practices regarding our programs for women in the workplace.

• Tommy’s Pregnancy Accreditation Program – Credit Suisse received accreditation for our program from this UK organization. Credit Suisse works in partnership with its employees to promote healthy and productive working pregnancies by educating managers and supporting our employees.

• "50 Best Companies for Adoption and Family Leave_ - Credit Suisse was granted this award for our family policies and practices by Conceive Magazine

• "100 Best Adoption Friendly Workplace" - Credit Suisse was recognized by the Dave Thomas Foundation for our Adoption benefits.