chevron leaders on racial injustice and discrimination

I share the anger and pain felt by so many Americans at the recent killings of unarmed black men and women. Racism and brutality have no place in America. Yet these incidents still occur. And they impact people well beyond those directly affected by such tragedies. Including people at our company.

I absolutely believe we are stronger when we embrace our differences, and now is an important time to do just that.

After learning of George Floyd's murder, the range of emotions I experienced are beyond anything I can capture in a few phrases or sound bites. This pivotal moment forced us all to stop and assess our beliefs about racial inequities, especially related to the Black and African-American communities. We had to also acknowledge the collective exhaustion, confusion and fear that many Chevron employees may be experiencing. The glimmer of hope in the face of such horror lies in our core values, as diversity and inclusion has been a part of our DNA for decades. As such, we have renewed our commitment to creating and sustaining a workplace that is diverse, inclusive and equitable.

Inequality in treatment, for no reason other than the color of skin, is a stain American society has not yet erased.

What I especially value about Chevron is that when we decide something is important, we come together and ACT. So I am encouraged by the recognition expressed by many for the need to have a dialogue about systemic bias and make a commitment to combat racism wherever it exists.

This is a difficult time for all of us. Chevron’s Black Employee Network remains committed to being a proactive agent of change. We reject systemic racism. We support diversity, equity and inclusion. We offer a safe space for Chevron employees to come together to share their thoughts and feelings about the times we are living in and what can be done to shape a better future.

We are stronger together even in the times that we feel most alone.