Fiscal Year 2022 Update on Support for Team Members’ Sense of Belonging, Well-being and Financial Wellness
Published 07-28-22
Submitted by Del Monte Foods
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., July 28, 2022 /CSRwire/ – At Del Monte Foods, Inc., being Growers of Good™ for people, communities and the planet starts with our team members. Our talented people are our greatest asset, which is why we focus every day on creating an environment that nourishes our team members’ sense of belonging, overall well-being and financial wellness.
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
Creating a strong workplace culture centered on diversity, inclusion and belonging starts with a focus on recruiting, retaining and promoting diverse talent. While there is much opportunity before us, we’re proud of the progress we continue to make at Del Monte Foods, including:
At Del Monte Foods, we know that attracting diverse talent is not enough if our team members don’t feel supported and represented at work. As such, our Diversity Leadership Council, comprised of team members from across the company with executive oversight, is focused on designing, building and leading our diversity, inclusion and belonging efforts across our workforce. The Council ensures that we foster opportunities for all team members to succeed. A primary focus has been growing our network of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Through the following ERGs, team members connect around shared identities and experiences as well as promote leadership opportunities:
Furthermore, in 2022, Del Monte Foods received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Our efforts in satisfying all of the CEI’s criteria earned Del Monte Foods a top score and the designation as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.
“At Del Monte Foods, Inc., we’re committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels that they truly belong and are valued for their contributions," said Greg Longstreet, President and CEO of Del Monte Foods. "We’re proud to be recognized by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as one of the best places to work for LGBTQ+ equality and will always strive to create the most inclusive and rewarding culture for all our team members.”
Physical, Emotional and Financial Well-being:
Taking a holistic approach to wellness is core to how we think about nourishment at Del Monte Foods. This not only includes championing good nutrition and physical activity, but also providing tools and support for mental and social well-being and financial wellness.
Our goal is to support every team member on their personal path to better health, and through our Grow Well program, we are proud to provide full-time salaried and eligible hourly team members with benefits, tools and event opportunities to explore each of these areas and get rewarded for taking action to improve their wellness. Some of the additional benefits include:
Learn more about Del Monte Foods’ commitment to growing good for our people in our Sustainability Report. Join the award-winning culture at Del Monte Food, Inc. by applying to one of our open positions today at delmontefoods.com/careers.
About Del Monte Foods
For more than 135 years, Del Monte Foods, Inc. has been driven by our mission to nourish families with earth's goodness. As the original plant-based food company, we're always innovating to make nutritious and delicious foods more accessible to consumers across our portfolio of beloved brands, including Del Monte®, Contadina®, College Inn®, S&W® and Joyba®. We believe that everyone deserves great tasting food they can feel good about, which is why we grow and produce our products using sustainable and earth-friendly practices for a healthier tomorrow. Del Monte Foods, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited (Bloomberg: DELM SP, DELM PM) and is not affiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Del Monte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte. Ltd. For more information about Del Monte Foods and our products, please visit www.delmontefoods.com or www.delmonte.com.
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SOURCE Del Monte Foods, Inc.
For more than 130 years, Del Monte Foods, Inc. has been driven by our mission to nourish families with earth's goodness. As the original plant-based food company, we're always innovating to make nutritious and delicious foods more accessible to consumers across our portfolio of beloved brands, including Del Monte®, Contadina®, College Inn®, and S&W®. We believe that everyone deserves great tasting food they can feel good about, which is why we grow and produce our products using sustainable and earth-friendly practices for a healthier tomorrow.
Del Monte Foods, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited (Bloomberg: DELM SP, DELM PM) and is not affiliated with certain other Del Monte companies around the world, including Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Del Monte Canada, or Del Monte Asia Pte. Ltd. For more information about Del Monte Foods, our products, and our sustainability practices, please visit www.delmontefoods.com or www.delmonte.com.
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