Dow Jones Global Sustainability Index

Experian is included in both the DJSI World and DJSI Europe indices. Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes track the financial performance of the leading sustainability-driven companies worldwide providing asset managers with reliable and objective benchmarks to manage sustainability portfolios. Experian is ranked in the top 10% of companies when it comes to corporate sustainability on a global basis. Members are selected from a global universe of approximately 3,000 eligible corporations.

BITC Big Tick

Experian was awarded a new Big Tick for Teach First and three reaccreditations for On Track, Nottingham Forest Study Support Centre and St Ann’s Project at the UK BITC Awards for Excellence. These are independent and peer assessed corporate responsibility awards, run by BITC in association with the Financial Times. The awards recognise and celebrate those companies who have shown innovation, creativity and a sustained commitment to corporate responsibility. BITC is a business-led charity with a purpose to advise, support and challenge their 850 members in the UK to create a sustainable future for people and the planet and to improve business performance. Experian has been a member of BITC for over 15 years and has won 7 Big Ticks and 17 reaccreditations.

Carbon Trust Standard

The Carbon Trust is a UK mark of excellence awarded to companies in recognition of their work in measuring, managing and reducing their carbon emissions. Experian’s UK business was awarded the Carbon Trust Standard in October 2010 after reducing absolute carbon emissions over the previous three years. Click here to view Experian's certificate

National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators

Experian North America was recognised by the National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators with their award for Excellence in Consumer Education. Members viewed highlights of videos and innovative approaches to helping consumers live credit smart. NACAA members are front line public and private advocates who work with consumers to solve problems, prosecute offenders, advance legislation, and educate the public. NACAA currently represents more than 160 government agencies and 50 corporate consumer offices in the U.S. and abroad.

São Paulo Government Award 2010

Inclusive Initiatives for Persons with Disabilities is an initiative of the Secretariat of Persons with Disabilities’ Rights (State of São Paulo) and aims to recognise and highlight successful and innovative practices in social inclusion for people with disabilities. This year Serasa Experian was recognised for having run the Employability of Person with Disabilities Programme for over ten years.

Security Magazine

Experian was recognised by Security Magazine as one of the top 500 North American security organisations in 2010. Security Magazine focuses on enterprise risk and security.

CDP

The Carbon Disclosure Project is an independent not-for-profit organisation holding the largest database of primary corporate climate change information in the world. The CDP index ranks Experian on its response to climate change. Experian’s performance has improved from 55% to 67% and graded as a ‘B’ putting Experian in the same range as a number of other leading companies.

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ISO14001

This is an internationally recognised environmental standard which provides general guidelines to deliver an effective Environmental Management System. Experian is certified to ISO14001 in its six main offices in the UK accounting for the environmental impact of 60% of the UK and Ireland’s office estate.

Top Social Award – ADVB

Serasa Experian won The ‘Top Social Award’ from The Brazilian Association of Sales and Marketing Managers (ADVB) in recognition of the “Real Dreams” programme. The ADVB recognises organisations that have demonstrated vision regarding the importance of social development as a crucial growth factor in a society that not only seeks profit but also plays the role of a social agent.

Best Company to Work For

In 2010 Serasa Experian was voted as one of Brazil’s 100 best places to work by Editora Globo (Época Magazine) in partnership with The Great Place to Work Institute. The Institute produces ‘Best Companies to Work For’ lists, representing the best workplaces in 45 countries around the world. Companies are selected for the Best Workplaces lists primarily on the basis of their employees’ responses to a proprietary employee survey developed by the institute.

PCI Standards Council

Experian’s North American credit reporting services were awarded certification by the PCI Standards Council in recognition of meeting their rigorous standards for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of credit card data.

Mercy House

Mercy House, one of Southern California’s premier advocates for the homeless, named Experian as 2010’s ‘Corporate Honouree’. Experian and Mercy House have enjoyed a long history and relationship together. Experian employees volunteer at Mercy House’s cold weather shelters, provide their clients with financial education classes, as well as support with financial and in-kind donations. Mercy House has developed a continuum of care to provide homeless prevention, emergency services, transitional housing and permanent housing with supportive services for a variety of homeless populations in Orange County, Los Angeles County and the City of Ontario. Clients include families, adult men and women, mothers and their children, persons living with HIV/AIDS, individuals overcoming substance addictions, and some who are physically and mentally disabled.