Achieving and encouraging diversity is pivotal for our future. The primary element for successful Economic Inclusion is to have company-wide commitment beginning from the top. Economic Inclusion goals help drive partnerships that support and uplift the communities where we live and work.
At Messer, Economic Inclusion means concentrating on three key areas:
Supplier Diversity- see our work with M/W/VBEs and learn how you can register your company
Community Engagement - opportunties made possible through our community partners
Messer also has scholarship opportunities at several schools. Click here to learn more about opportunities at Berea College, University of Cincinnati, University of Dayton, University of Kentucky, University of Louisville, and Xavier University.
"Messer is committed to leadership in creating economic opportunities for all segments of our regional communities. We believe sustainable change requires strategic relationships with minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses and a commitment of our resources and capital. If we are to sustain growth and continue to compete in this ever-changing business environment, it is imperative that our supplier diversity initiatives continue to support and uplift diverse businesses within our communities." - Tim Steigerwald, President and CEO“Our commitment has produced national recognition, outstanding results, and a strengthened workforce and diverse supply chain that continues to create sustainable change in our communities. We must continue to work diligently to drive the power of economic inclusion throughout the company, on every Messer project and into our communities.” - Stan Williams, Vice President, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer
Messer is featured in the American DBE Magazine spring 2019 edition focused on our efforts in economic inclusion. See full story here on page 13.
