Cereal and snack company Kellogg has achieved gender parity at management level and above throughout its European organisation.
In Ireland, 57.1% of senior executives at Kellogg are female, and the company said it had reached its goal three years ahead of schedule. Kellogg previously set a target of 50:50 male and female representation by the end of 2025.
Kellogg Europe is a founding member of the Leading Executives Advancing Diversity (LEAD) Network, whose LEAD CEO Pledge company president David Lawlor signed in 2019 in support of the firm's commitment to gender parity and driving inclusion in the European retail and consumer goods industry.
Kellogg has implemented a number of industry-leading employee policies and employee support schemes, including the recently introduced workplace policies focusing on the menopause, pregnancy loss and fertility treatment.
It also has gender 50:50 employee resource groups across Europe, that are designed to foster belonging and create a culture of sharing ideas that promote the representation of women.
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“We are so proud to have reached our target as a result of our intentional focus on gender parity. We have accelerated our efforts around women in leadership and we have invested in developing and promoting female talent throughout our organisation," said Lawlor.
“I believe we have created an environment and a culture, where our female leaders not only belong but are shaping the future of the business.
"We have built a pipeline of initiatives to ensure this isn’t just a moment, but a movement for our business and the benefits of making this progress are clear to us.”
Tammy Winnie, HR VP at Kellogg Europe, said: “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) are part of our culture and purpose where everyone has a place at the table.
"To have reached our 50:50 goal, ahead of schedule, is a testament to the work our teams have been doing to prioritise gender equality in the workplace and who go beyond intent and words to real, tangible results.
"Our continued partnership with the LEAD Network, remains as important as ever, to ensure we continue moving in the right direction.”
Allyson Zimmermann, CEO of LEAD Network, said: “Employers like Kellogg are a strong example of what commitment to making gender inequality a thing of the past looks like.
"Since signing the pledge in 2019, Kellogg has been an engaged partner and its results show what can be achieved with focus, investment, and dedication.
"We call on all employers to be bolder, braver, and faster in achieving the gender parity goal.”
Kellogg Europe is also preparing to launch its new employer brand, centering around the tagline 'So, Make It Happen,' which is supposed to highlight opportunities and high-performance culture at the company.
Photo: David Lawlor and and Gráinne O’Brien, senior director for corporate affairs, Kellogg Europe. (Pic: Andres Poveda)
