Toyota is one of the most diverse companies in the U.S. according to Black Enterprise. The magazine recognized Toyota because it demonstrated significant representation of African Americans and other ethnic minorities in areas such as supplier diversity, senior management, board of directors and total employment.
This is the sixth consecutive year that Toyota has been included among the Best Companies for Diversity. Rankings are based on a comprehensive survey of thousands of companies.
“At Toyota, diversity and inclusion have always been among our top priorities, and we are honored to be recognized by Black Enterprise,” said Dian Ogilvie, senior vice president and chief diversity officer at Toyota Motor North America. “We believe constant growth towards a more inclusive environment is imperative not only in developing and retaining a talented workforce, but in fostering a corporate environment that mirrors the communities in which we do business. As we remain committed to continuously improving, we will work closely with our senior managers and Diversity Advisory Board to enhance our efforts even further.”
According to Toyota Dealers In Dallas, in 2001 Toyota launched its 21st Century Diversity Strategy, which set tangible diversity targets. This initiative has resulted in numerous recognitions for the automaker’s efforts in diversity and inclusion. Honors include:
- Inclusion among DiversityInc.’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity for five years
- Inclusion in the Human Rights Campaign “Best Places to Work Corporate Equality Index” for the past four years
- Induction into the Billion Dollar Roundtable, in recognition of over $1 billion in annual spending with certified ethnic and women-owned suppliers
- “Corporation of the Year” award from the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
- “Distinguished Supplier Diversity Award” from the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
“The companies selected for distinction in this list not only demonstrated a commitment to diversity, but viewed it as a business imperative,” said Black Enterprise Careers & Lifestyle Editorial Director Sonia Alleyne. “The strength of Toyota’s network of minority suppliers enables the company to be even more competitive on a global scale.”
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