How P&G Leverages Technology to Support Deaf Communities | Sustainability

P&G says that it is using technologies to build an inclusive company for its D/deaf and hard-of-hearing communities both inside and out of the business
Virginie Helias, Chief Sustainability Officer at Procter & Gamble (P&G), says: “We are committed to improving people’s lives with innovation that delivers irresistible performance and is more sustainable.”

This innovation extends beyond just products.

P&G says it is working to cultivate an inclusive company culture for its D/deaf and hard-of-hearing employees and consumers.

These efforts, the company says, foster innovation.

P&G’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion begins within its own workplaces, where it aims to foster a Disability Confident culture.

For D/deaf and hard-of-hearing employees, this means creating adaptive environments and providing accessible accommodations.

These include sign language signage, captioning on training videos and visual alert systems.

In 2024, P&G opened the IT Accessibility Hub in its Geneva Business Centre.

This space builds on existing accessibility programmes, providing employees with adaptive technologies and resources to support diverse needs.

The hub helps all employees, including those who are D/deaf or hard-of-hearing, to perform at their best.

P&G was ranked number four in Sustainability Magazine’s Top 250 Most Sustainable Companies report in 2025.

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