11 In 2021, we brought our updated I&D strategy to life, helping our employees understand that their unique perspectives and individuality are not only valued, but critical to creating an inclusive culture for all. We expanded our Global Diversity Week to 59 countries, reaching thousands of attendees, with a five-day event that featured leadership panels, workshops, and small group discussions centered on inspiring people to better activate a culture of inclusion. We expect our leaders to act as cultural enablers who build high-performing, diverse teams and infuse inclusion into how we work and make business decisions. More than 70% of team leaders across the company took part in our Activating Inclusive Leadership Lab, a three- week program to explore unconscious biases and build inclusive leadership strategies. Beyond that, we connected with a third-party, McKinsey & Company, with the goal of matriculating diverse talent from among our emerging talent and mid-level leaders. In 2021, almost 100 Black colleagues graduated from the Management Accelerator Program. Additionally, we expanded this offering to Asian and Hispanic talent. I commit to creating inclusive and representative leadership in my organization by creating an environment which enables women leaders to achieve their full potential. Mainak Dhar, Managing Director, India Inclusion & Diversity Our vision is to use our strength to help combat inequities for our people, our consumers, and our communities around the world—making lives better today and tomorrow. Kimberly-Clark stands firmly behind an intentional, global strategy for inclusion and diversity (I&D), and we are dedicated to better delivering on our vision by building and retaining a workforce that reflects our consumer bases around the world. Employee Resource Groups Drive Inclusion & Diversity When it comes to raising awareness and building relationships around I&D issues, our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have been leading the charge for years. Through cultural events and panel discussions, our ERGs aim to foster greater understanding of different perspectives and backgrounds. These groups are also an important forum for career mentorship and development and give back to our local communities through regular volunteer activities. In 2021, we launched the WIN (Women’s Inclusion Network) India ERG across our Kimberly-Clark India business groups, dedicated to connecting, growing together, breaking stereotypes, and pursuing causes its members are passionate about, both within the company and beyond. Activating Our Strategy About This Report Social Impact Our Strategy Inclusion & Diversity Environment, Health and Safety Product Quality & Safety Plastics Footprint Forest Footprint Carbon Footprint Water Footprint
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