The creation of a diverse portfolio
has been a cornerstone of our strategy. Multiple brands
that are sold in multiple channels and geographies
and that touch multiple consumer demographics have
generated an enviable record of consistent performance
and growth. In order to be successful in this environment,
we must be innovative, responsive, dynamic and adaptable
to the demands of a global marketplace. While it is
our consistency of execution that creates our competitive
advantage, it is our ability to understand and translate
the distinct differences of our consumers, brands
and channels of distribution that distinguishes us.
We are a global corporation and take pride in a culture
of achievement and excellence. Among our standards
of excellence is the consistent goal to create a workplace
in which our behaviors, practices and policies promote
respect, opportunity and advancement for all our associates.
A key to these standards in our culture is inclusion.
Inclusion reflects the diversity of backgrounds,
experiences and outlooks our associates bring to the
workplace. More importantly, inclusion focuses on
behaviors and actions that reflect our value for diversity
in our workplaces, communities and markets.
In our workplace, inclusion must be embodied in everything
we do and be a vital part of our cultural fabric from
ideas, concepts and processes to training, development,
mentoring and our day-to-day relationships. Inclusion
will allow us to attract and retain the best talent.
In our communities and the workforce from which we
draw our associates, inclusion must be evident in
our recruiting outreach and community involvement.
In our marketplace, inclusion is visible in our suppliers
and in our sales and marketing initiatives.
Most of all, inclusion is a shared responsibility.
Our senior executives have a responsibility as leaders
of our company to demonstrate a visible commitment
to fostering an environment of inclusion. As associates
of this company, we all have a responsibility to model
behaviors that honor and celebrate the unique contributions
and perspectives our associates bring to this work
we share. Great companies accelerate the pace of change
and push beyond the status quo to uncover new ideas,
concepts, and opportunities.
Great companies fuel that acceleration by increasing
inclusion initiatives and renewing the values and
beliefs that guide their actions.
We are a great company that we believe can be greater.
Embracing differences, leading change through innovation,
committing to common goals, valuing integrity in everything
we do, and engaging the minds and energies of each
and every associate - - these will enable us to realize
that greatness. |
