SPARKS, Md., May 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick and
Company, Inc. (NYSE: MKC), a global
leader in flavor, was recognized among the 2017 Top 50 Companies
for Diversity. This award is the result of a highly
competitive survey conducted by DiversityInc, which highlights
successes and best practices that promote the growth and
advancement of underrepresented groups in the workplace.
McCormick placed 45th in the list of global companies at
DiversityInc's awards ceremony in New
York City on May 2, 2017.
DiversityInc distributes the awards to companies who deliver
exceptional results in four key areas of diversity management:
talent pipeline, talent development, leadership accountability, and
supplier diversity. Participation in the list has increased
year over year, and in 2016 over 1,800 companies submitted surveys
for consideration.
McCormick has set several important diversity goals to achieve
by 2020, including leadership representation of 50 percent global
women and 25 percent people of color in the U.S. The company
also supports and encourages diversity globally through its annual
Diversity and Inclusion Day activities, its robust Supplier
Diversity program and its approximately 1,000 members participating
in Employee Ambassador Groups for women, people of color, veterans,
young professionals and the LGBTQ community.
"We are honored to receive this recognition from DiversityInc,
which demonstrates our commitment to supporting a global workforce
that values and respects diversity," said Lawrence Kurzius, Chairman, President and CEO of
McCormick and Company. "It is a testament to our
organization's continued emphasis on promoting diversity and
inclusion, and I couldn't be more proud."
This year marks the first time McCormick was included in the Top
50 Companies by DiversityInc; in 2016, the company was noted among
25 Noteworthy Companies by the organization. The Top 50 list
has been tabulated since 2001, and reflects DiversityInc's mission
to bring education and clarity to the business benefits of
diversity.
About McCormick
McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in
flavor. With $4.4 billion in
annual sales, the company manufactures, markets and distributes
spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to
the entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and
foodservice businesses. Every day, no matter where or what
you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.
McCormick Brings Passion to Flavor™.
For more information, visit www.mccormickcorporation.com.
For information contact:
Corporate Communications:
Lori Robinson (410) 527-6004 or
lori_robinson@mccormick.com
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