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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Jan. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ –Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) (“Univar Solutions” or “the Company”), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, today announced it has been recognized as a Best Place to Work for LGBT+ Equality by the U.S. based Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation after achieving a score of 100 on the HRC Corporate Equality Index (CEI). Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index is the national benchmarking tool on corporate policies, practices and benefits pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer employees. This is the third year in which Univar Solutions has participated in the CEI and the first year achieving a score of 100.
“It is actually hard to put into words the incredible journey we have been on. This recognition is yet another example of the significant steps that Univar Solutions continues to take to provide an environment that is fully inclusive, equal and equitable for all employees,” said Brandon Lyssy, director global engagement & inclusion. “The HRC CEI serves, less as a recognition for us, and more as a guide on where we can continue to enhance the experience for our employees and promote an environment where every person knows they can show up as their full self.”
President and CEO, David Jukes commented, “I could not be prouder of how far we have come, and where we are going, to provide the most inclusive and creative work environment in our industry. It begins with our values and being a place where people matter and continues with our people – our greatest strength, and we will continue to challenge ourselves every day to ensure that our employees know they are cared for, equal, and valued.”
Univar Solutions mandates a discrimination-free workplace and has enhanced business practices that support equality for all employees through internal education, performance management, and the company’s global LGBT+ Employee Resource Network. The Company provides inclusive benefits for same-sex couples such as medical, dental, wellness, and medical benefits associated with gender reassignment surgery for transgender employees.
The organization actively seeks insights and best practices from, and shares its own advancements and actions with, other global organizations equally committed to equality. In 2020, Univar Solutions joined over 1,600 other CEOs to become signatories of CEO Action, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace. Additionally, the organization promotes public policy supporting equal treatment for all LGBTQ+ persons, and in 2020 joined over 120,000 others in publicly supporting the proposed Equality Act which would provide consistent, and explicit non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people across key areas of life, including employment, housing, credit, education, public spaces and services, federally funded programs, and jury service.
The recognition by the HRC is another independent indicator of the inclusive culture and ideal workplace that Univar Solutions is providing to employees on a daily basis. You can learn more about the commitments and core values of the company by viewing our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Purpose Statement online.
About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions (NYSE: UNVR) is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world’s leading producers. With the industry’s largest private transportation fleet and North American sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, world-class formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools the company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries, and applications. Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and grow together. Learn more at UnivarSolutions.com.
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