Fifth Third Receives Top Score on Disability Index for Fifth Year

Fifth Third also named among the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--For the fifth consecutive year, Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) has received a top score of 100 on The Disability Index^®, the leading independent, third-party resource for the annual benchmarking of corporate disability inclusion policies and programs. Fifth Third has also been named among the index’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.

“At Fifth Third, we are committed to creating an environment where an opportunity to thrive is available to all,” said Nancy Pinckney, chief human resources officer for Fifth Third. “We are delighted that these efforts have once again been recognized by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities."

The Disability Index^® is the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for companies to measure disability workplace inclusion inside their organization and to assess performance across industry sectors. The index evaluates culture & leadership, enterprise-wide access, employment practices, community engagement, supply chain and accessible procurement (unweighted). Companies that earn a top score on the Index earn the title of a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The Disability Index was created in 2015 in collaboration with AAPD.

“We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect," said Stephanie A. Smith, chief inclusion officer for Fifth Third. “We care about our people and their growth and believe that coming together as One Bank is our greatest strength.”

Fifth Third is a leading partner of Project SEARCH, a one-year program that helps high school students with disabilities transition into the workforce. Since the program’s inception in 2005, Fifth Third has trained more than 400 individuals, including 29 current employees, as one of more than 750 Project SEARCH locations worldwide.

Fifth Third was also the first bank to design a checking account for the Achieving a Better Life Experience program, or ABLE. These accounts allow individuals with disabilities to save and invest assets for disability-related expenses.

About Fifth Third

Fifth Third is a bank that’s as long on innovation as it is on history. Since 1858, we’ve been helping individuals, families, businesses and communities grow through smart financial services that improve lives. Our list of firsts is extensive, and it’s one that continues to expand as we explore the intersection of tech-driven innovation, dedicated people and focused community impact. Fifth Third is one of the few U.S.-based banks to have been named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies^® for several years. With a commitment to taking care of our customers, employees, communities and shareholders, our goal is not only to be the nation’s highest performing regional bank, but to be the bank people most value and trust.

Fifth Third Bank, National Association is a federally chartered institution. Fifth Third Bancorp is the indirect parent company of Fifth Third Bank and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ^® Global Select Market under the symbol "FITB." Investor information and press releases can be viewed at www.53.com. Deposit and credit products provided by Fifth Third Bank, National Association. Member FDIC.