In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Fifth Third’s inclusive employment practices have again been recognized by the National Organization on Disability.

Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) has been named a 2025 Leading Disability Employer, which recognizes companies setting the standard for disability inclusion across the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to retention.

“At Fifth Third, we believe that we are better when we are all connected,” said Nancy Pinckney, chief human resources officer for Fifth Third. “We strive to foster a sense of belonging and create an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.”

Fifth Third’s inclusive employment practices include a robust network of Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that empower employees to advance inclusion efforts, access engagement opportunities, support business solutions, and volunteer in the community. The BRGs are employee-led and open to all Fifth Third employees.

Fifth Third is a founding 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 425 students, including 29 current employees, as one of nearly 800 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, and Fifth Third's program was created by BRG members.

“We encourage our employees to bring their best thinking into the workplace to fully leverage the power of inclusivity and commonality as we work to be the one bank people most value and trust,” said Stephanie A. Smith, chief inclusion officer for Fifth Third.

NOD’s Leading Disability Employer award recognizes forward-thinking employers that embrace disability inclusion as a business imperative and embed proven practices to unlock talent, strengthen culture, and deliver results. The organization’s methodology includes the Disability Inclusion Blueprint, a comprehensive assessment tool that evaluates key business practices related to talent outcomes, strategy and policies, and practices and programs.

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.

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