Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to how we operate as a global pharmaceutical solutions leader and integral to how we pursue our purpose to create healthier futures for all.
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Making an impact in healthcare with DEI at the core

Every day, we create healthier futures by empowering our partners to do great things, and that takes the hard work and collaboration of a global network of team members who all feel a true sense of belonging and connection to our purpose. So, for us, DEI isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s the key to how we make a growing impact in healthcare. 
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Diversity

Bringing together all people
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Equity

Building communities where everyone thrives
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Inclusion

Fostering a culture that gives everyone a voice
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A conversation with Black Mental Health Alliance

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Learn how the Cencora Impact Foundation supports the mission of Black Mental Health Alliance (BMHA) to develop, promote, and sponsor culturally relevant mental health services that strengthen the well-being of Black people and vulnerable communities.
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We are committed to digital accessibility and disability inclusion

As a global organization, Cencora is creating an environment where individual differences, experiences, and capabilities are valued and ensure that everyone has equitable access to information, products, and services. Our mission statement reflects this commitment to accessibility, which is a key focus area that aligns with our purpose-driven mission.

Recognized as an Equality 100 business

We earned a top score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. This achievement is the result of many actions we’ve taken over the years to foster an inclusive culture at Cencora — from providing equal benefits and protections for all employees to offering voluntary self-ID options to requiring all our team members to complete annual inclusion trainings.
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Named a best place to work for disability inclusion

We also earned a top score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index. This benchmarking tool is a joint initiative of Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities, which evaluates the inclusivity of workplaces based on their disability policies and practices. To earn this recognition, we implemented many best practices in accessibility across our organization, added clear commitment statements to our 2025 strategic objectives, and instituted a digital accessibility organizational mission statement that guided the development of this website.
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Driving diversity in our culture and everything we do is a business priority

Having diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences at every level of our company is what makes us stronger and more dynamic. It empowers our empathy and fuels our innovation. 
 
Representation is only a small part of our diversity, equity, and inclusion journey. We're strengthening our global culture through team member participation in our Global Inclusion learning journey and advance their own inclusive behaviors, as well as hold leaders accountable for modeling cultural competency.
 
1. Cencora FY23 ESG Report
2. Cencora FY23 Global Employee Experience Survey
52%
of our overall U.S. workforce is underrepresented groups1
51%
of our overall global workforce is women1
70%
team members agree that we have a highly inclusive culture2
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We're advancing equity inside and out

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From pay equity to health and well-being benefits, we're committed to advancing health equity for our team members. By focusing on access to healthcare products and services, we're able to pursue our purpose and amplify our impact on communities, providers, and their patients.
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We're fostering an inclusive culture around the world

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With tens of thousands of team members and hundreds of global office locations, we have the opportunity to impact the lives of people everywhere. To do that, we need to leverage the passion and insight of everyone from our regional directors to our local drivers, so we cultivate a culture where all our team members can show up authentically, voice their points of view, and be part of the solution. 
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"We are building global, diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams and investing in our united culture where everyone can unlock their full potential. We are measuring our progress and leveraging a data-driven strategy to ensure we are well positioned to deliver on our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals."


Ann Anaya
Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer

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Creating connections through community

Our employee resource groups celebrate the shared backgrounds and experiences that our team members have in common and give everyone a reason to belong. We have thousands of ERG members worldwide who are heavily involved in shaping the culture here through community-affirming activities, enterprise-wide outreach, participation in our DEI Global Council, and so much more.
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Ability

People with visible and invisible disabilities
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ASPIRE

Asian and Pacific Islanders Reaching for Excellence
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BOND

Black Organization for Networking & Development
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EPN

Emerging Professionals Network
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LGBTAllies

LGBTQ+ community
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Unidos

Hispanic and Latino communities
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VIA

Veterans in Action
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WIN

Women's Impact Network
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Help us create healthier futures for all

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We’re looking for people who are passionate about making a difference, and we’re excited to embrace the differences that make you unique. If our purpose and the work we’re doing resonate with you, you’re right where you need to be. 
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Measuring our progress

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Along our DEI journey, it’s important for us to keep track of where we started, where we are now, and where we’re going. Not only is that going to help us achieve our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, but it’s also necessary if we’re going to be fully transparent as we hold ourselves accountable for the results we’re driving. You can find all this information and more in our annual DEI Report, which is a focused supplement to our broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) Report.
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Expanding our impact on patients and our planet

Everything we’re doing to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion at Cencora is directly linked to our commitment to ESG progress. By empowering our people to make a difference on a daily basis, we’re improving healthcare access, affordability, and adherence on a global scale. 
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Ready for your next adventure?

Develop a rewarding career, grow your skills, and gain valuable experience through Cencora’s purpose-driven approach to creating healthier futures.
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