INGREDION JOINS MORE THAN 270 CEOS TO ADVANCE DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Westchester, Ill., October 12, 2017 - Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), a
leading global provider of ingredient solutions to diversified industries,
announced today that it has joined the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion(TM),
the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion
within the workplace.
By signing on to this commitment, Ingredion is pledging to take action to
cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed
and respected and where employees feel encouraged to discuss diversity and
inclusion. The collective of more than 270 signatories share best known actions,
exchanging tangible learning opportunities and creating collaborative
conversations via the initiative's unified hub, CEOAction.com.
"At Ingredion, diversity of all kinds has been a major asset in our business. We
are taking action to increase the diversity of our workforce and create a
welcoming and inclusive culture which helps us maintain our competitive
advantage. The CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge strengthens our
commitment and will help us enhance our efforts by enabling us to learn from
other leading organizations," said Ilene Gordon, Ingredion chairman, president
and CEO.
"I am proud that Ingredion is making a public commitment to cultivating a work
environment where employees can openly address challenges, present
opportunities, and share perspectives. We are a company that thrives on the
diverse ideas and skills of its people," added James P. Zallie, Ingredion CEO
elect and director.
The CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion(TM) is led by a steering committee of
CEOs and leaders from Accenture, BCG, Deloitte US, The Executive Leadership
Council, EY, General Atlantic, KPMG, New York Life, Procter & Gamble, and PwC.
The coalition represents 70 industries, all 50 US States, and millions of
employees globally.
"We are so proud that we are continuing to build momentum and support for the
CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion(TM) across companies, industries, and
regions. This collaboration expands our reach and brings in unique values,
actions and perspectives to continue to raise the bar for the entire business
community," said Tim Ryan, U.S. Chairman and Senior Partner of PwC and chair of
the steering committee for the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion(TM).
"The overwhelming support for the coalition has been amazing to see and with
each and every new organization signing on, we have the opportunity to put our
commitments into action by working together to improve diversity and inclusion
in our workplaces and communities," Ryan continued.
To learn more about the pledge, visit CEOAction.com. The website serves as a hub
for information sharing, idea generation, and program development. With almost
250 best known actions shared, companies that are not currently implementing the
elements of the pledge can use it as an opportunity to learn from others that
are already doing so. Learning from, and sharing, actions help companies drive
greater engagement within their own programs, as well as mentor others on their
journey.
ABOUT INGREDION
Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) is a leading global ingredient solutions
provider. We turn grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant materials into
value-added ingredients and biomaterial solutions for the food, beverage, paper
and corrugating, brewing and other industries. Serving customers in over 100
countries, our ingredients make crackers crunchy, yogurts creamy, candy sweet,
paper stronger and add fiber to nutrition bars. Visit Ingredion.com to learn
more.
About CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion(TM)
CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion(TM) is the largest CEO-driven business
commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Bringing
together more than 270 CEOs of America's leading organizations, the commitment
outlines actions that participating companies pledge to take to cultivate a
workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected,
employees feel comfortable and encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion,
and where best known-and unsuccessful-actions can be shared across
organizations. To learn more visit CEOAction.com
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Source: Ingredion Incorporated via GlobeNewswire
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