DALLAS, Nov. 21,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark announced today
that it was named to Seramount's annual Inclusion Index for the
third consecutive year. The index recognizes companies that are
leading the way in creating diverse and inclusive work
environments.
"We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is essential
to our business and key to our ability to deliver Kimberly-Clark's
purpose of Better Care for a Better World," said Mike Hsu, Chairman and CEO at
Kimberly-Clark. "We are fostering a culture of inclusion that
not only recognizes but values and leverages the diverse
perspectives of our team around the globe."
Seramount's Inclusion Index, now in its sixth year, helps
organizations understand trends and gaps in demographic
representation, creates a road map to drive internal change, and
identifies diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) solutions to
close the gaps. To compile the 2022 index, Seramount analyzed data
provided by applicants in three key areas, including best practices
in the recruitment, retention, and advancement of people from
historically underrepresented groups.
"Kimberly-Clark is committed to creating an environment where
all are included – one where our unique differences make us
stronger as a team," said Rich Del
Viscio, the leader of PRIDE, Kimberly-Clark's LGBTQ+ and
ally employee resource group. "I am proud to work at a company
where people can bring their authentic selves to work every day,
enabling all of us to reach our full potential."
Advancing inclusion and diversity is a key business objective
for Kimberly-Clark that is embraced and driven by its global
leadership team. The company has strengthened its recruitment and
retention initiatives to build a workforce that reflects the
diverse base of consumers that it serves. Among the pillars of its
strategy, Kimberly-Clark provides inclusive leadership training to
help team leaders foster a work environment that welcomes,
respects, and values diverse voices and ideas.
"We are pleased to see corporations continue to focus on their
DE&I efforts' effectiveness by evaluating their accountability
measures through precise metrics that pinpoint any challenges and
create opportunities for next steps," said Katie Oertli Mooney, Managing Director of
Diversity Best Practices at Seramount. "We are proud to
recognize our Inclusion Index companies for their progress and
dedication to creating inclusive workplaces."
Recognition on Seramount's Inclusion Index builds on
Kimberly-Clark's recent recognition as one of JUST Capital's 2022
100 Most JUST Companies, one of Ethisphere's 2022 World's Most
Ethical Companies, and one of Forbes' 2022 World's Best Employers.
The company was also named one of the 2022 Best Places to Work for
LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.
The full Inclusion Index results and highlights from the report
can be found here.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an
indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries.
Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's
most essential needs, we create products that help individuals
experience more of what's important to them. Our portfolio of
brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle,
Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve,
Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva, and WypAll, hold No. 1 or No. 2
share positions in approximately 80 countries. We use
sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build strong
communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come.
To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the
company's 150-year history of innovation, visit
kimberly-clark.com.
About Seramount
Seramount is a strategic professional-services firm dedicated to
advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Over
four decades, partnering with some of the most iconic companies in
the world, we've built a deep, data-driven understanding of the
employee experience, which lays the groundwork for everything we
do. Our comprehensive DE&I toolkit includes actionable research
and insights, membership, strategic guidance and consulting, and
inspiring events, meeting each client's needs no matter where they
are on their journey, and guiding them along an ever-changing
landscape. Seramount has empowered more than 450 organizations to
realize the business benefits of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Learn more at seramount.com.
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