08/09/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/09/2022 07:09
First-ever report by the company highlights continued progress in initiatives that foster more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces.
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) ("U. S. Steel") today published its first-ever Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Report, which highlights its measurable progress and ongoing commitment to supporting diverse, equitable and inclusive workplaces across its global operations.
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"The U. S. Steel Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report recognizes that when we respect and value our differences and share common goals, we create an environment where our employees and our company can reach our fullest potential - together," said David B. Burritt, President and Chief Executive Officer for U. S. Steel. "That's why we've made DE&I a priority within our Best for All® strategy, which aims to deliver profitable, sustainable steel solutions that are best for people and planet."
The report highlights how the company's DE&I initiatives are a cornerstone of moving up the talent curve in pursuit of its strategic Best for All® initiatives.
"We've made important, measurable progress in our Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion strategy execution consistent with our core values associated with safety, trust and respect. We can - and will - continue to do more and be better because our work in this critical area is not done," said Barry Melnkovic, U. S. Steel's Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. "We have developed a multi-year approach to DE&I to guide us into the future, and this report is part of our journey to foster a true 'Culture of Caring' with workplaces that work for all employees."
Highlights of U. S. Steel's recent progress on DE&I as outlined in its Report include:
The company also marked progress through recognition earned by leading third-party organizations:
"For more than 120 years, U. S. Steel's success has been possible thanks to the hard work and creativity of our talented people. Today, we're more committed than ever to creating diverse, inclusive and equitable work environments that serve the well-being of our employees and the communities where we operate. We continually strive to proactively meet the needs of our people. As those needs change, we continually reevaluate what we can do to best support them," said Mona Dine, General Manager of Talent Management & Corporate Human Resources at U. S. Steel.
To view the 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report, click here.
Founded in 1901, United States Steel Corporation is a leading steel producer. With an unwavering focus on safety, the Company's customer-centric Best for All® strategy is advancing a more secure, sustainable future for U. S. Steel and its stakeholders. With a renewed emphasis on innovation, U. S. Steel serves the automotive, construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging industries with high value-added steel products such as U. S. Steel's proprietary XG3™ advanced high-strength steel. The Company also maintains competitively advantaged iron ore production and has an annual raw steelmaking capability of 22.4 million net tons. U. S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with world-class operations across the United States and in Central Europe. For more information, please visit www.ussteel.com.
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