With operations all over the world, Chevron values the rich diversity of ideas, experience and skills of our employees, and we work to apply this diversity to everything we do every day.
We express our belief in the value of diversity through principles, practices and accountability. This begins with The Chevron Way, which states:
"We learn from and respect the cultures in which we work. We value and demonstrate respect for the uniqueness of individuals and the varied perspectives and talents they provide. We have an inclusive work environment and actively embrace a diversity of people, ideas, talents and experiences."
Our principles endorse a spirit of inclusion and foster an environment in which everyone can reach his or her full potential. We are committed to being recognized as a global leader that backs its words with accountability and quantifiable results.
Each day, we run our business in a way that respects our employees and the world community. Among our many achievements:
- Chevron was the first major integrated energy company to offer domestic-partner benefits to its employees.
- For the fifth consecutive year, Chevron was given a perfect score on the Corporate Equity Index by the Human Rights Campaign, which rates nearly 600 businesses on their policies around and treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees, consumers and investors.
- In July 2008, Chevron was named a 2008 Best Diversity Company by Diversity/Careers in Engineering & Information Technology magazine.
- In April 2008, DiversityBusiness.com put Chevron on its list of Top 50 Corporate Buyers of Diversity Products and Services in the United States.
- In March 2008, Chevron was recognized by Australia's Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency as one of six Employers of Choice for Women in Western Australia.
- In 2008, for the eighth time and sixth year in a row, the Women's Business Enterprise National Council honored Chevron as a Top Corporation for providing opportunities to women entrepreneurs — a tribute to our Supplier Diversity/Small Business program.
Within Chevron, we support employees interested in reaching out to others. In 2008, more than 18,000 employees were members of our employee networks and affinity groups. These groups focus on mentoring, employee development, recruitment, community volunteerism and cultural awareness. Across the corporation, we provide counsel, consulting support and resources to operating companies, business units and management teams to encourage consistent application of corporate diversity strategies and objectives.
Chevron does business with a broad spectrum of companies. In 2008 alone, we spent more than $950 million on products and services with minority- and women-owned business enterprises in the United States.
Our University Partnership program was established in 2008 to manage our global portfolio of leading universities with which we have relationships to develop students and promote technology and research globally.
We have active alliances with organizations that promote equality and fairness for minorities and women.
These accomplishments form the foundation of partnership, acceptance and goals that we share as Chevron employees.
Updated: March 2009