Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Information and tools for fostering diversity, equity and inclusion across the association and the equipment finance industry, curated by the ELFA Equity Committee.

ELFA Inclusion Statement

It is our goal at ELFA to inspire and develop an inclusive and equitable industry. We leverage our purpose to promote a more inclusive community that provides a fulfilling work culture and enhances engagement throughout the Association—with our staff, member organizations, volunteers and other stakeholders. We commit to a continued focus on equity in all that we do because we believe that better outcomes are achieved when all are welcomed and able to participate. We will continue to invest to meet these goals because they are critical to moving our industry and Association forward.

Download the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Toolkit

This toolkit from the ELFA Equity Committee is designed to support member companies in their journey toward fostering a diverse and inclusive culture within their organizations.

EL&F Articles

Driving DEI at the 2023 Equity Forum

The second annual forum generated excitement.
5 Takeaways from ELFA’s Webinar on Building Inclusive Workplaces

Fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) where employees feel valued, respected and empowered as individuals can lead to increased productivity, innovation and overall employee satisfaction.

Additional Articles

What's New

Equity Committee Member Shares Insights on DEI - In recognition of Black History Month, Christopher Johnson, SVP & President at Pitney Bowes Global Financial Services, discussed the importance of DEI across a variety of channels.

ELFA Releases Podcast in Honor of Black History Month - Listen to the latest episode of the Equipment Finance Matters podcast -- it's a conversation you don't want to miss!

Meet the ELFA Equity Committee

ELFA Equity is leading an evolutionary change within ELFA to create an environment of equity, diversity and inclusion in everything it does. Meet some of the committee members helping to bring this experience to the ELFA membership.