Emerson Joins Pink Petro to Champion Women Professionals in Energy Industry
Pink Petro Partnership Aligns with “CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™” Pledge
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), the global engineering and technology company, has partnered with Pink Petro to support women professionals in energy industry jobs. Based in Houston, Pink Petro is a global
community of men and women aimed at ending the gender gap in the energy industry.
Earlier this year Emerson CEO David Farr pledged his support of the “CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion” initiative to work with other U.S. companies, large and small, to
advance diversity and inclusion within the workplace. The partnership with Pink Petro is one example of Emerson’s commitment to
support the professional development of women working across the energy sector.
“One of Emerson’s core tenets is our dedication to creating a global workplace that supports and promotes diversity, and that’s
particularly true for women in the largest business segment we serve: the energy industry,” says Mike Train, executive president of
Emerson Automation Solutions. “It is critically important that we build a diverse and inclusive workforce that values and respects
one another and can share their talents with our global customer base.”
The partnership with Pink Petro will provide live and on demand professional development, coaching and mentorship opportunities
for Emerson professionals and executives – men and women – as well as participation in Pink Petro University, a resource that meets
the needs of the mobile workforce.
“The energy industry transformation is driving a shift in culture and our workforce,” says Katie Mehnert, Pink Petro founder and
CEO. “Emerson’s C-suite commitment to building an inclusive workplace makes them a perfect fit for Pink Petro. We’re thrilled to
have them a part of our community.”
Ranked #139 among the Fortune 500 of America’s largest corporations, Emerson has more than 74,000 employees around the world.
Emerson’s commitment to diversity and inclusion includes support of Society of Women Engineers, Women in STEM, Consortium for
Graduate Study in Management, military veterans, and other localized programs around the world.
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global technology and engineering company providing
innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Our Emerson Automation Solutions business
helps process, hybrid, and discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel and the environment while optimizing their
energy and operating costs. Our Emerson Commercial and Residential Solutions business helps ensure human comfort and health,
protect food quality and safety, advance energy efficiency, and create sustainable infrastructure. For more information visit
Emerson.com.
About Pink Petro
Pink Petro is the leading global community and social enterprise aimed at ending the gender gap in energy.
Using social technology, its mission is to elevate and connect individuals, companies, and industry to create a connected inclusive
workforce and supply chain. The community has a presence in 120 countries in nearly 500 companies across energy in oil and natural
gas, LNG, renewables, and nuclear. For more information visit www.pinkpetro.com.
For Emerson
Denise Clarke, 512-899-0004
denise.clarke@fleishman.com
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