Diversity
| At Praxair, we’re proud to have created one of the most skilled and respected workforces in our industry. By applying innovative thinking and diverse points of view to pressing, real-world problems, our employees are creating the technology, products and services that make a difference to the lives of people everywhere as well as helping to sustain and protect our planet. To advance our commitment to diversity, Praxair has embraced it as a formal business function through the Office of |  |
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| Diversity Management. Additionally, Praxair’s CEO chairs the Diversity Steering Committee that supports the director of diversity management to ensure that progress in diversity is a top priority. Diversity management influences our business and culture at Praxair in a number of ways. Workforce – Our approach is straightforward: we want to engage a wide range of capable individuals from different cultures, backgrounds, geographic locations and other experiences to bring increasing value to our shareholders. Praxair views differences as assets rather than liabilities, maximizing the potential talents and abilities of all Praxair’s people, and appreciating each individual for who they are, and how they can contribute to the success and growth of our global business. Customer – The people and companies that we serve each day are increasingly diverse. Understanding and appreciating diversity is a catalyst to better customer service in the global marketplace. Additionally, we value and support our customer’s efforts to be good corporate citizens in their efforts to support diversity. Philanthropy & Community Relations – Through volunteerism and giving, Praxair supports a diverse group of organizations that improve the quality of life in communities where our colleagues live, work and play. Supplier Diversity – A diverse team of people that supply Praxair with goods and services is critical to the success of our business. We track and promote business with diverse partners as we deliver excellent services and products to our customers around the world. | |||||
