MILWAUKEE – Johnson Controls has been named one of 25 Noteworthy Companies by DiversityInc, a leading source of information on diversity management.  
 
The company was cited in the first year it applied for consideration. Companies that earn the "noteworthy" distinction in 2013 have the potential to be recognized as one of the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity in 2014.
 
"We are honored to have our comprehensive diversity and inclusion efforts recognized," said Sandy Alston, executive director of global workforce diversity and inclusion for Johnson Controls. "This shows that Johnson Controls is leveraging diversity and inclusion for competitive advantage."
 
Johnson Controls’ diversity progress is monitored on a monthly basis by top executives in the company, including Stephen Roell, chairman and CEO. More than 30 percent of Johnson Controls employees in the United States are ethnic minorities, consistent with census data that shows a minority population in the U.S. of 31 percent. Additionally, the number of female employees and female members of the board of directors exceeds U.S. manufacturing benchmarks, the company states.
 
As a means to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, Johnson Controls has developed 26 affinity network chapters representing seven affinity groups in the U.S. These affinity networks are key to enhancing cultural awareness and providing development and leadership opportunities for employees.