AUBURN
HILLS, Mich., March 23,
2023 /PRNewswire/ --
- National award recognizes world-class supplier diversity
programs
- Honor reflects Stellantis' commitment to supporting women
- Ninth year in a row company has received prestigious award
Stellantis is proud to once again be a recipient of the
prestigious Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC)
America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs)
award. This is the ninth year in a row the company has received
this honor, the only national award recognizing corporations for
world-class supplier diversity programs that reduce barriers and
drive growth and opportunities for women-owned businesses.
Stellantis is one of 66 corporations being honored this year for
demonstrating a continuous and growing commitment to creating
business opportunities for women-owned businesses within their
supply chains, successfully implementing diversity and inclusion
programs that enable growth and innovation for women's business
enterprises.
"Stellantis is honored to receive this award, as it recognizes
the great strides we've made as a global leader in empowering
women," said Bruno Olvera,
Stellantis head of supplier diversity development. "Supporting
women in all aspects of our business is critical. It's important to
show that we care as a company, and that we're there to support
them, invest in their careers and businesses, invest in their
well-being and advocate for them."
Stellantis was recognized among the automotive, transportation
and logistics industry leaders for investing in "WBEs by going deep
into their supply chains to mentor suppliers," according to the
WBENC. The award-winning corporations were honored during the 2023
WBENC National Conference, held from March
20-23 in Nashville,
Tennessee.
The award signifies Stellantis' continuing efforts to support
women. Stellantis recognized the start of Women's History Month in
March by celebrating the company's new MentorWE development
program. Developed in partnership with the Great Lakes Women's
Business Council, the program is designed to prepare women-owned
suppliers for future contracting and procurement opportunities
while further expanding Stellantis' support of initiatives to
empower diverse suppliers.
Stellantis has adopted the United Nations Women's Empowerment
Principles, signifying a global commitment to gender equality. In
2022, the company increased the number of women in leadership
positions to 27% from 24%. This supports Stellantis' progress
toward achieving 30% of leadership positions held by women by 2025
and more than 35% by 2030, as outlined in the Dare Forward 2030
strategic plan.
Learn more about WBENC America's Top Corporations for WBEs at
www.wbenc.org/about-wbenc/awards/top-corporations-for-womens-business-enterprises/
WBENC
WBENC is the largest third-party certifier of businesses owned,
controlled, and operated by women in the
United States. WBENC partners with 14 Regional Partner
Organizations (RPOs) to provide its world-class standard of
certification to women-owned businesses throughout the country.
WBENC is also the nation's leading advocate of women-owned
businesses and entrepreneurs, supported by more than 540 Corporate
Members. Throughout the year, WBENC provides professional
development, business development, and outreach opportunities for
more than 18,000 WBENC-Certified women-owned businesses, Corporate
and Government Members, and the national WBENC network. Learn more
at www.wbenc.org.
Stellantis North America
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) is one of the world's leading automakers
and a mobility provider. In North America, it's best known for
producing and selling vehicles in a portfolio of iconic and
award-winning brands such as Jeep®, Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, Alfa
Romeo and Fiat. Powered by its diversity, Stellantis leads the
way the region and the world move – aspiring to become the greatest
sustainable mobility tech company, not the biggest, while creating
added value for all stakeholders as well as the communities in
which it operates. For more information,
visit www.stellantis.com.
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