Visteon Recognized for Fostering Diversity
Visteon has been recognized by two separate organizations for its commitment to fostering diversity with employees and suppliers. Visteon earned the top rating of 100 percent in the 2009 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), an annual survey administered by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Visteon was one of eight automotive companies and the only first-tier auto supplier among 259 U.S.-based companies earning top marks for their treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. Separately, Visteon received a Corporate ONE Award from the Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC) for the company’s supplier diversity program, which drives procurement opportunities with minority business owners.
IAC Receives 2008 Corporate ONE Award for Its Supplier Diversity Program
DEARBORN, Mich. — International Automotive Components Group (IAC) announced has received a 2008 Corporate ONE Award from the Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC) for its supplier diversity program that initiates business opportunities with minority business owners. Criteria for the Corporate ONE award includes having an established minority/diversity supplier development program, reporting minority purchases on
ArvinMeritor Wins 2008 ‘Corporate ONE’ Award for Its Supplier Diversity Program
From aftermarketNews Staff & Wire Reports TROY, Mich. — ArvinMeritor has received the 2008 Corporate ONE Award from the Michigan Minority Business Development Council (MMBDC) for its supplier diversity program, which drives procurement opportunities with minority business owners. This is the second consecutive year ArvinMeritor has received this award. During 2007, ArvinMeritor spent $95.3 million
Goodyear Announces Diversity Program, More than $30,000 in Scholarships Available Annually
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. today officially unveiled the Goodyear Racing and Diversity Program, an initiative the company started to provide high school students with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the many career paths offered through the sport of NASCAR. Goodyear is the exclusive tire supplier of NASCAR’s three largest series. The program, offered in Daytona Beach, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Dallas, Detroit and Dover, DE, will provide more than 60 interested minority students annually with a graduated program of at-track experiences, internships and ultimately, the opportunity to receive one of six scholarships to help continue their education.
Johnson Controls Named ‘Corporation of the Year’ for Diversity Efforts
Johnson Controls was recently selected as "Corporation of the Year" for 2006 by the Central and South Texas Minority Business Council (CSTMBC) for its outstanding achievements in developing diverse supplier companies. Representatives from CSTMBC presented Johnson Controls with the top honors at the group’s 2006 Awards Banquet earlier this month. Kenneth Gardner, diversity business development manager for the Automotive Experience business of Johnson Controls, accepted the award. The event, attended by more than 300 people, was held at the Marriott Rivercenter hotel in San Antonio, TX.
Lear Corporation Names Vickie Piner Vice President – Supplier Diversity and Development
Lear Corporation announced the appointment of Vickie Piner to vice president – supplier diversity and development within the company’s global purchasing division. Piner reports to Lear Vice President – Global Purchasing, Joe Sefcik and succeeds Charles White who has retired from Lear.
Visteon Appoints New Associate Director, Supplier Diversity Development
Visteon Corp. has appointed Henry Martin, Jr. to associate director, supplier diversity development. In this new position, Martin will be responsible for managing the growth and development of Visteon’s diverse supply base, including minority business enterprises (MBEs) and women-owned enterprises, to meet the company’s goal to increase diversity spending significantly within the next five years. Martin also will oversee the annual alignment of supplier goals with Visteon’s customer business goals and diversity council initiatives.
Drive for Diversity Launches 2005 NASCAR Recruiting Effort
“Drive for Diversity” is now formally accepting resumes for experienced minority and female drivers and pit crew candidates interested in becoming part of the group’s development program for 2005. “Drive for Diversity” is a long-term initiative created to help develop and support well-trained minority and female drivers and crew members involved with NASCAR.
GPC Reports Q1 2024 Results, Updates Full-Year Outlook
Sales were $5.8B, a 0.3% increase compared to the same period of the prior year.
Stoneridge Releases Inaugural Sustainability Report
The report highlights the company’s progress on Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives.
