With operations all over the world, Chevron values the rich diversity of ideas, experience and skills of its employees. And we work to appreciate diversity in 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 are the following:
- Chevron was the first major integrated energy company to offer domestic partner benefits to its employees.
- For the sixth 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.
- Chevron was listed as a Top 50 Employer of 2009 by Workforce Diversity for Engineering and IT Professionals magazine.
- In March 2009, Chevron was recognized by Australia's Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency as one of five Employers of Choice for Women in Western Australia.
- In 2009, for the ninth time and the seventh 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.
- Several Chevron employees were recognized by the Hispanic Engineer National Achievement Awards Conference for their technical expertise and their community engagement work.
- Chevron was recognized by the publishers of Professional Woman's Magazine, Hispanic Network Magazine and the Black EOE Journal and named as one of the 2009 Best of the Best corporations that provide the best career and advancement opportunities for minorities.
Within Chevron, we support employees interested in reaching out to others. In 2009, more than 21,000 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. Chevron's Supplier Diversity/Small Business program works with small, minority- and women-owned businesses to develop innovative, cost-effective ways to supply goods and services.
Chevron's University Partnership Program provides scholarships, grants and departmental gifts to key universities around the world. Chevron has invested millions of dollars in programs that promote minority education in disciplines that are critical to our energy future.
We have strategic alliances with key 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 2010