Valuable 500

Some of the world’s most influential companies are heading to SYNC25, and they’re sending their top leaders to be part of it. The event offers a chance to network and learn from prominent companies such as LSEG, Sanofi, Sanofi Japan, Salesforce, Manulife, Sky, Procter & Gamble, and Kearney, among others. They’ll be in Tokyo for this milestone moment in the disability inclusion movement. At SYNC25, they’ll join global companies to report progress, discuss the challenges with each other, and set the pace for what comes next. Because when the most powerful brands in the world come together, change becomes unstoppable. Register to attend today: https://lnkd.in/eUAdvtZg #SYNC25 #Valuable500 #DisabilityInclusion #InclusiveBusiness

“Africa is not on the sidelines of disability inclusion — it’s leading the way.” Last month, the first-ever Valuable 500 Africa Summit took place in Johannesburg, co-hosted with Afrika Tikkun and the Gauteng Provincial Government. More than 300 business leaders, policymakers and advocates gathered to unlock the potential of 80 million Africans with disabilities, a community rich in talent, innovation, and economic power. As the global community looks ahead to SYNC25 in Tokyo, the energy and insights from Johannesburg will feed into a worldwide moment of accountability and progress. The message was clear: when we align efforts and learn from each other, transformative change becomes possible. Read Katy Talikowska’s reflections on how Africa is shaping the future of inclusive business. #SYNC25 #Valuable500 #InclusionInAction

Valuable 500 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 BBC StoryWorks “𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗜𝗻” We’re delighted to share the opportunity to be part of a new branded content series launching in 2026, highlighting the transformative power of greater disability inclusion in business.  The series will dive into three key themes:  • Inclusive Innovation. How can technology drive greater autonomy and access?  • Accessibility by Design. What does it mean to build greater inclusion into the DNA of a business?   • Productive Partnerships. How can collective action accelerate change? Launching on a dedicated BBC.com site and amplified globally through a multi-platform campaign, the series will spotlight stories from across the world. 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱? Valuable 500 members are invited to share their stories for consideration by 24th October via this link: https://lnkd.in/gRYcAWvJ

There are just 50 days until SYNC25, the world’s first Accountability Summit on Disability Inclusion, arrives in Tokyo. Jo-Ann Pöhl, Senior Advisor at Kearney, shares her excitement about the lead-up to SYNC25. For the first time, the world’s most influential companies from the Valuable 500 will come together to show their progress on our three Synchronised Collective Actions - Reporting, Leadership, and Representation, and commit to the next stage of transformative change. We’ve spent five years building the foundations. Now we’re shifting gears. If your organisation is in the Valuable 500, this is your moment to accelerate disability inclusion. Register your interest: https://lnkd.in/eUAdvtZg #SYNC25 #DisabilityLeadership #DisabilityConference

For the past 12 months, we’ve been working with a group of leaders to prepare for SYNC25, the world's first Accountability Summit on Disability Inclusion. These industry leaders and global experts have supported in delivering against our three Synchronised Collective Actions: Representation, Reporting and Leadership, from steering our Reporting Accelerator Series to helping with the agenda of SYNC25. A huge thank you to those who have contributed their time, energy, and commitment towards SYNC25: AbilityNet, Australian Disability Network, Access Israel Organization, Business Disability Forum, Bradshaw LeRoux Consulting cc, G3ict - The Global Initiative for Inclusive ICTs, Global Disability Inclusion, LLC, International Labour Organization Global Disability Business Network, Incluyeme.com, myAbility Social Enterprise GmbH, O'Herlihy Access Consultancy (OHAC), Open Inclusion, Purple Goat Agency, PurpleSpace, Rick Hansen Foundation, SG Enable. Seats are filling fast. This is your chance to be part of the most powerful conversation on disability inclusion on 3rd December 2025 in Tokyo. If your company is part of the Valuable 500 and you haven’t secured your place yet, now is the time. https://lnkd.in/eUAdvtZg

In our full conversation with Tiffany A. Yu, MSc, disability advocate, author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto and founder of Diversability®, we explore what authentic disability representation really looks like in marketing. From breaking harmful tropes to embracing disability pride, Tiffany shares why representation must go beyond token casting to involve disabled people at every stage. Whether you’re a marketer, HR leader, or brand strategist, this video offers insights on how inclusive campaigns drive innovation, open new markets, and strengthen your brand’s reputation. Looking to put this into practice? Discover our new Authentic Representation Tool (ART), designed to help brands achieve accurate disability representation. Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/ex3kAAZp

“We’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Inclusion is at the heart of our success as a company, and our culture remains one of our long-term competitive advantages.” - Phil Witherington, CEO, Manulife At SYNC25, we’ll be spotlighting the leaders and changemakers driving disability inclusion across global business. From the Authentic Representation Tool (ART), helping organisations reflect honestly on disability representation and take tangible steps forward… …to the Nothing Without Us Awards, celebrating campaigns built with disabled talent both in front of and behind the camera. SYNC25 is where accountability meets action. If you’re a Valuable 500 company, ensure your team is registered for SYNC25, taking place on 3–4 December in Tokyo. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eNGCGa5k #SYNC25 #DisabilityInclusion #IconicLeader

Do you have an award-winning campaign? Is Disability Representation at the core of your advertising? At the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in June, we launched the Nothing Without Us Awards, celebrating the authentic representation of people with disabilities in marketing and advertising. Now, it’s your turn to shine. We’re spotlighting: • Brand campaigns that centre disabled people — in front of and behind the camera. • Change Makers inside marketing teams driving systemic change. It’s free to enter. Find criteria, FAQs, and forms at awards.thevaluable500.com Let’s celebrate work built with, not just for, disabled people — and set a new standard for inclusion in creativity.

This National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we’re reflecting on a year of bold steps to advance disability inclusion across business and society. In 2025, we proudly launched the Nothing Without Us Awards in Cannes, celebrating creative work that authentically represents disability. We also introduced ART – the Authentic Representation Tool, designed to help organisations embed authentic disability representation across campaigns and communications. All these initiatives connect to our three Synchronised Collective Actions under the disability lens: - Reporting: Ensuring transparency and measurable impact. - Leadership: Equipping leaders to champion inclusion at every level. - Representation: Driving authentic, meaningful visibility of disabled people across industries. By taking these actions throughout the year, we’re building momentum, insights, and accountability that will inform and strengthen SYNC25, helping us shape a summit that drives even greater progress on disability inclusion. SYNC25 is where Valuable 500 companies turn commitments into collective action – secure your place: https://lnkd.in/eNGCGa5k [Image description: Text image that says 'Collective action starts here' with a logo of SYNC25 Valuable 500 Accountability Summit. There is a line under this and then three logos in a line, Nikkei, Valuable 500 and The Nippon Foundation.]