Emerson, 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.
