LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa.,
June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Air
Products (NYSE:APD) will host a Day of Understanding on
June 7 as part of its Week of
Inclusion in which employees will participate in a series of
discussions on diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Air Products hosts a Day of Understanding as part of its
commitment to CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion. Seifi Ghasemi, Air Products' Chairman, President
and CEO, is one of nearly 2,000 leaders who have pledged to take
action to support a more inclusive workplace. The Day of
Understanding is a day where leaders promote conversations about
inclusion and address potential bias in the workplace.
Air Products has expanded its efforts this year to include a
week of global activities and discussions. This year's theme will
focus on allyship and advocacy. Allyship is when any person takes
or demonstrates action to support, empower or stand up for another
person or group of people. Allyship is a key part of Air Products'
goal to create a workplace where all employees know they belong and
matter.
The week begins with a fireside chat with Ghasemi and
Victoria Brifo, Air Products' Senior
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. During the chat
they share their views on why an inclusive workplace is the right
thing to do and a competitive advantage for the Company.
"When you look at Air Products, we operate not in isolation, we
are part of the society we live in. If we are going to be an
integral part of the ecosystem, it is only natural that our
workforce should be representative of that society," Ghasemi said.
"When you have a diverse group of people, your probability of being
innovative significantly increases. Companies with a diverse
workforce are more innovative."
In addition to the fireside chat, Air Products' employees will
have the opportunity to take part in numerous discussions and
events, including sessions such as "Draw the Line: Boundaries That
Prevent Burnout," and "Allyship Across Races: No Comfort
Zones."
Air Products has publicly stated its goal of being the most
diverse industrial gas company in the world. As part of that goal,
the Company previously announced goals to further increase the
percentage of women globally and minorities in the United States in professional and
managerial roles. By 2025, the Company aims to achieve at least 28
percent female representation in these roles globally and at least
20 percent minority representation in these roles in the U.S.
To learn more about Air Products' efforts to promote diversity,
visit the Air Products' Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
website.
About Air Products
Air Products (NYSE:APD) is a
world-leading industrial gases company in operation for 80 years.
Focused on serving energy, environment and emerging markets, the
Company provides essential industrial gases, related equipment and
applications expertise to customers in dozens of industries,
including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing,
and food and beverage. Air Products is also the global leader in
the supply of liquefied natural gas process technology and
equipment. The Company develops, engineers, builds, owns and
operates some of the world's largest industrial gas projects,
including: gasification projects that sustainably convert abundant
natural resources into syngas for the production of high-value
power, fuels and chemicals; carbon capture projects; and
world-scale carbon-free hydrogen projects supporting global
transportation and the energy transition.
The Company had fiscal 2020 sales of $8.9
billion from operations in 50 countries and has a current
market capitalization of about $65
billion. More than 19,000 passionate, talented and committed
employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products'
higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the
environment, enhance sustainability and address the challenges
facing customers, communities, and the world. For more information,
visit www.airproducts.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter,
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