About Operations Investors News Sustainability Careers Our DEI Commitment Leadership Contact Us Our DEI Commitment Expanding opportunity for the benefit of our society We are taking action to achieve diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within our workforce and in the broader community, with the goal of improving lives and making the world a more equitable place. Oxy President and CEO Vicki Hollub on Racial Justice and Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging At Oxy, we are committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace for all of our employees. Working together, I believe at my core that we can build a better, safer, more just nation and world for all. Read Vicki's full statement Our Commitment to Our Society For more than 100 years, Oxy has strived to make the world a better place by producing the energy that improves lives, promotes more equitable societies and expands opportunities for human achievement. As we begin our second century, we remain committed to this principle and consider it our responsibility to support programs and initiatives that level the playing field and create new opportunities for the historically disenfranchised. Our goal is be a leader in advancing a more diverse, equitable and inclusive society. Our Commitment to Our Employees Our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) program guides Oxy leadership in creating a more equitable, inclusive and diverse workplace. In this video, Oxy employees share what DIB means to them. Watch Now ► "Cultural transformation begins when we are willing to listen to other perspectives and view inclusion from all angles. ” Angela Johnson | Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging 1 / 3 Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Oxy Oxy's Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (DIB) initiative reflects a collaborative, leadership-driven, employee-inspired approach to diversity, equity and inclusion. Our commitment starts with senior management and the Board of Directors with employees playing a critical role in design, implementation and stewardship. Statement from the Board of Directors DIB Advisory Board DIB Ambassador Committee Statement from the Board of Directors Occidental aspires to create a culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging where differences are appreciated, all employees are included and everyone feels that they belong. The events of this past year highlighting racial injustice in our society made clear that the struggle for racial equality continues and there is much work to be done. The Board of Directors is committed to working with and supporting Occidental’s management team as we strive to ensure that individuals can truly feel that they belong, both at Occidental and in the communities we serve. Excerpted from the Message from the Board of Directors in the 2021 Proxy Statement Read 2021 Proxy Statement Awards & Recognition Diversity Leadership Oxy is committed to being a leader in the effort to make our workplace and world more diverse, inclusive and equitable. Energy Diversity & Inclusion Council 2021: TOP CEOs in Energy - Vicki Hollub, President & CEO 2021: Top DEI Champion - Angela Johnson, Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Forbes Most Powerful Women 2020: World's 100 Most Powerful Women - Vicki Hollub, President & CEO Hart Energy Conferences 2021: 25 Influential Women in Energy - Marcia Backus, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer 2021: E&P's 2021 "40 Under Forty" - Nancy Zakhour, Well Design Lead ALLY 2021: GRIT Award - Thaimar Ramirez, Development Director Oxy partners with external DIB organizations as part of our commitment to continuously expanding our knowledge and enagement in diversity and inclusion. Our allies include: ALLY Energy Texas Diversity Council Association of Chinese Americans (Diversity Summit) We also have been a major sponsor for these conferences: Women’s Global Leadership Conference in Energy Energy Inclusion Conference Social Justice Expanding Equity and Opportunity Globally Long-term funding to expand health care in underserved communities Sharing our chemistry to improve access to clean drinking water for vulnerable communities Promoting education and college readiness for historically disadvantaged populations Supporting at-risk youth Partnering with Water Mission to provide safe drinking water Video | 02:11 Watch Now ► 1 / 3 By the Numbers In 2020, Oxy had 11,764 global employees, with nearly 70 percent located in the United States. Here are some key figures about our U.S. workforce: 22% female 33% minority 22% of management positions held by women 23% of management positions held by minorities Related DEI Topics Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Oxy’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging program leverages our employees’ varied backgrounds, unique experiences and points of view to spark innovation, empower growth, outperform expectations and maximize results. Explore DIB People At Oxy, we hire and develop remarkable people with a passion to produce life-enhancing energy and chemical products and help us carry out our low-carbon strategy. Explore People Prosperity We seek to strengthen economies where we operate through our local hiring, investments in our operations and infrastructure, and contributions to non-profit organizations that promote inclusive social development. 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