PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) reported shares -scale back slightly, on publishing its most recent Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Report. The document illustrates actions centered on equity and building a strong culture of inclusion that has enabled important progress on gender parity, pay equity and increasing diverse workforce representation, while supporting marginalized communities around the world.
For the first time, the report also includes an audio component featuring the voices of select associates who contributed to the company’s progress, providing those who may be visually impaired the opportunity to experience the report.
This added audio feature illustrates PepsiCo’s continued commitment to evolving its offerings to be more inclusive and accessible.
Among its goals: Advancing gender parity in managerial roles globally with progress currently at 43%, positively trending toward its goal to achieve 50% by 2025.
PepsiCo Latin America opened its first production line operated solely by women in Aragua, Venezuela. PepsiCo India doubled the number of women in sales, with more than 25% in senior management roles.
PEP shares dipped 34 cents to $180.37.