Companies have shared almost 400 actions that
they are taking to advance diversity & inclusion in the
workplace.
Versum Materials, Inc. (NYSE: VSM), a leading materials supplier
to the semiconductor industry, joins the growing coalition pledging
to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. One of more
than 400 CEOs that have come together for CEO Action for Diversity
& Inclusion™, Guillermo Novo is committing himself and Versum
Materials to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
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By signing on to this commitment, Versum Materials is pledging
to take action to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives
and experiences are welcomed and respected and where employees are
encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion. The collective of
signatories has already shared more than 400 best-known actions,
exchanging tangible learning opportunities and creating
collaborative conversations via the initiative’s unified hub,
CEOAction.com.
“For Versum, diversity and inclusion are more than just words or
doing the 'right thing,' it is a business necessity essential to
our survival. We aspire to collaborate more confidently and build
business relationships based on trust, respect, integrity and a
deeper understanding of customers’ needs. Being a company that
embodies diversity and inclusion will enable us to be more
effective in achieving these goals and will enhance our financial
and business results,” said Guillermo Novo, President and CEO of
Versum Materials. “I am proud that Versum Materials is committing
to cultivating a work environment where employees can openly
address challenges, present opportunities, and share
perspectives.”
Organizations joining the pledge are taking a step towards
effecting positive change. A diverse and inclusive workforce
facilitates community, but also drives innovation and creativity. A
recent study found that 85 percent of those surveyed reported that
diversity is a key component to fostering innovation.
CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ is cultivating
a new type of ecosystem centered around collaboration and sharing.
The actions, available via CEOAction.com, showcase real-life
examples of the open and transparent conversations to cultivate
more diverse and inclusive workplace environments. The addition of
new signatories expands the impact of this work beyond the office
to communities and industries.
Versum Materials is committed to increasing inclusion for all
employees and making them feel supported in the workplace,
regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender or gender
identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability status,
veteran status, or any other aspect of diversity. The company is
committed to ensuring that its business represents the diverse
communities and customers it serves.
The CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ 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 85 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™ 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™. “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.”
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 400 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 CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™
CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™ is the largest
CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion
within the workplace. Bringing together more than 400 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. Learn more
at CEOAction.com and connect with us on Facebook: CEO Action
for Diversity & Inclusion and Twitter: @CEOAction.
About Versum Materials, Inc.
Versum Materials, Inc. (NYSE: VSM) is a leading electronic
materials company providing high-purity chemicals and gases,
delivery systems, services and materials expertise to meet the
evolving needs of the global semiconductor, display and LED
industries. Derived from the Latin word for “toward,” the name
“Versum” communicates the company’s deep commitment to helping
customers move toward the future by collaborating, innovating and
creating cutting-edge solutions.
A global leader in technology, quality, safety and reliability,
Versum Materials is one of the world’s leading suppliers of next
generation CMP slurries, ultra-thin dielectric and metal film
precursors, formulated cleans and etching products, and delivery
equipment that has revolutionized the semiconductor industry.
Versum Materials, which began “regular way” trading October 3, 2016
on the NYSE as an independent company, has annual sales of
approximately $1.1 billion, 2.200 employees and 14 major facilities
in Asia and North America. The company is headquartered in Tempe,
Arizona. Prior to its separation on October 1, 2016, Versum
Materials had operated for more than three decades as a division of
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD).
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http://www.versummaterials.com.
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