Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At Cargill, we understand the work we do matters beyond where we clock in. We want every employee, candidate, supplier and partner to feel welcome, valued and heard. Understanding that there is more that unites us as colleagues, friends, family and neighbors than separates us as people. We’re committed to you and all the people who help us feed the world. This is core to who we are and what we value as a company. Together, we’ll connect to something greater.
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We Are Cargill
We are proud of our role in the world and the breadth of influence we have as a global business. We understand our collective impact begins with our actions and is felt by our employees and our communities. From every level of our organization, we foster a true sense of allyship by welcoming, supporting, accepting and encouraging every person to be authentically themself.
Our Path ForwardTo achieve our purpose and feed a growing population, we need diverse perspectives at the table, so we can do our best work. That's why we're focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, creating an inclusive environment and removing barriers to ensure equitable access. |
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LEAD FOR RESULTSWe rely on data and insights to hold ourselves accountable and guide how we connect with candidates, develop our talent and build an inclusive environment that enables our colleagues to thrive. Our Business Resource Groups support that work with essential perspective that enhances our recruiting and development efforts. |
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BUILD OUR TEAMWe constantly review our practices and policies to ensure they are free of bias so we can attract and develop diverse perspectives on our teams. We are also rethinking what development looks like and expanding our partnerships with external organizations who can help us accelerate our progress. |
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SHAPE OUR COMMUNITIESWe are an active ally in our communities and in our supply chains on issues of race and discrimination. Our focus includes closing the education gap, leveraging our employee volunteer efforts and increasing the participation and profitability of farmers from underrepresented groups, to name a few. |
Our Commitment
At Cargill, our actions match our values. We are committed to making the future of food and agriculture more diverse, equitable and inclusive. We are taking active steps to achieve gender parity by 2030, to advance underrepresented groups into leadership roles and by directly addressing anti-Black racism in the United States and Brazil.
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CEO ACTION FOR DIVERSITY |
| Cargill is committed to inclusion - ad our executives are committed to leading large-scale change. We are proud of our CEO's pledge, showcasing Cargill's collective support to advance inclusion and diversity in the workplace. | |
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HISPANIC PROMISE |
| Cargill is a proud partner of We Are All human, and signed the Hispanic Promise in 2019, pledging to hire, promote, retain and celebrate Hispanic employees in the workplace. | |
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PARADIGM FOR PARITY |
| As a member of the Paradigm for Parity coalition, Cargill is taking action to address the corporate leadership gender gap and achieve equal leadership opportunities for women by 2030. | |
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ONETEN |
| In 2020, Cargill became a founding member of this coalition of CEOs and organizations, committed to hiring, upskilling and promoting Black talent into family-sustaining careers and creating inclusive cultures. | |
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BLACK EQUITY AT WORK |
| In 2021, Cargill joined a group of leading employers pursuing Management Leadership for Tomorrow's Black Equity at Work Certification, and was in the first cohort of companies to reach a key milestone and become Plan Approved. This rigorous, results-driven roadmap helps achieve Black equity internally and provides guidance on supporting local communities. | |
I can talk to colleagues and managers without fear of discrimination. We’re all the same, after all. We’re not defined by our roles or our limitations.
Azul
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, ARGENTINA
Women in the world are proving that we can make the impossible possible. We can take on any responsibility. We can do it all for our families and for ourselves.
Salma
TECHNICAL OPERATOR
Our ProgressWe’re proud to be home to more than 155,000 employees working across 70 countries. Every Cargill facility in the world values the individual contributions of our employees. Being a truly global company, we understand each region of the world presents unique challenges and opportunities to learn and grow as we strive to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. |
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| As of 2021, 31.75% of global leadership roles are filled by women* | |
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Business Resource Groups |
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We have nine Business Resource Groups, with more than 50 chapters and hundreds of members across the globe. Our resource groups are a great opportunity for employees to join a global community and connect with our diverse, global workforce. Feeling like you belong isn’t exclusive to the members of our resource groups; a strong network of allies who support their colleagues allow our groups to spread their messages and for every person to feel welcome.
The Cargill Ability Network:
The Cargill Ability Network supports Cargill's efforts in creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace where people of all abilities can be empowered to achieve high performance and drive business results.
Cargill Asian Alliance Network:
Cargill's Asian Alliance Network is committed to creating an inclusive culture that recruits, retains and develops Asian Pacific Islander talent. We want to provide a safe space that empowers Cargill employees of Asian descent to socialize, celebrate and learn from each other.
Cargill Ebony Council:
The Cargill Ebony Council continuously strives to build an inclusive environment that fosters and supports the full participation of Black, African American and Pan-African employees in reaching their full potential for maximum contribution to Cargill's success.
Cargill Hispanic-Latino Council:
The Cargill Hispanic-Latino Council fosters an environment where Hispanic and Latino employees can develop their full potential for the overall enrichment of our communities and the success of Cargill.
Cargill Pride Network:
The Cargill Pride Network fosters an equitable, safe and supportive business environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees, their allies and business associates.
Cargill Women's Network:
Cargill Women's Network empowers all women who work here by building advocacy and sponsorship of women globally, while advancing our global gender parity aspirations.
Cargill Welcoming and Onboarding Network:
We bring together new employees with current employees through the provision of a buddy system and by holding events that assist with orienting and welcoming new employees into the Cargill culture.
Cargill Veteran Military Support Network:
The Cargill Veteran Military Support Network recognizes, supports and encourages members of the United States military, veterans and their families. We also serve as a recruitment and retention tool, meeting the unique needs of this segment of the U.S. workforce.
Cargill Young Professionals Network:
The Cargill Young Professionals Network is a dynamic and diverse group of ambitious peers with a passion for making a difference, a willingness to learn and the desire to develop and build important relationships.
Awards and Recognition
We're proud to be recognized for our DEI efforts around the world. Take a look at a few of our accomplishments.
HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN FOUNDATION |
CARGILL IS THE MOST DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMPANY IN THE BRAZILIAN AGRIBUSINESS |
DISABILITY EQUALITY INDEX |
Human Rights Campaign Foundation
Cargill is honored to have earned 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index for the 17th year. We're proud of the #LGBTQ employees, families and community members we serve.
Cargill is the Most Diverse and Inclusive Company in the Brazilian Agribusiness
Cargill Brazil was recognized as the most inclusive and diverse agribusiness company in the first edition of the Guia Exame on Diversity.
Disability Equality Index
In 2019, Cargill scored 100/100 on the Disability Equality Index for the third year in a row!
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Pride
We celebrate and support employees in our inclusive workplaces around the world.
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