Tomorrow is the World Day of Social Justice, dedicated to the effort to ensure fair outcomes for all. It’s a cause the cleaning product supply chain supports as part of an industry-wide sustainability goal to contribute positively to our shared future. In this endeavor, we must all lead from where we stand.

There are concerning disparities in society today, which stem from a long history of inequality and came into sharp focus during 2020. We need to work toward a more equitable future, fostering diversity and inclusion and actively countering racism and bias. Companies in the cleaning product supply chain realize this and are working toward a more diverse and inclusive workforce on several fronts. Here are just a few of these commitments and actions:

Race:

Equality. Justice. Action. Now.

P&G and our family of brands are committing $5 million to #TakeOnRace, a fund supporting organizations fighting systemic bias and inequality. Learn more: Equality. Justice. Action. Now. https://t.co/6fAdOT5bEC pic.twitter.com/HIhMJy0Xu1

— Procter & Gamble (@ProcterGamble) June 3, 2020

We at Henkel speak out against racism and hate! We stand for diversity and tolerance, every day, everywhere. Any kind of discrimination goes against our culture and our values which are based on respect and inclusion. pic.twitter.com/HO0igc5voe

— Henkel (@Henkel) June 3, 2020

Please see our statement regarding @LubrizolCorp‘s commitment to #DiversityandInclusion. #Equality #BlackLivesMatter https://t.co/OoJDlSmdh3 pic.twitter.com/e06BDafgqb

— Lubrizol (@LubrizolCorp) June 3, 2020

Also, follow ACI on Twitter for #BlackHistoryMonth to find stories from our member companies featuring African-American contributions to chemistry and the cleaning products industry.

Disability

On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we salute the Colgate Abilities Network, an employee resource group that connects our business goals with the global disability market, and our partners @DisabilityIN, Springboard Consulting and @NOD_ItsAbility. #IDPD pic.twitter.com/NRoqV1VTkt

— Colgate-Palmolive (@CP_News) December 3, 2019

Orientation

#PrideMonth is an opportunity to celebrate our differences for a more inclusive world. Nouryon’s Larry Ryan recognizes LGBTQ+ people and brings attention to the true spirit of #pride. https://t.co/5HoJTWTgvM #NouryonPride #Pride2020 pic.twitter.com/zbe77knfM3

— Nouryon (@Nouryon) June 10, 2020

We champion equality for all, not because it’s June but because it’s the right thing to do and there’s more work to be done. We remain committed to respecting and protecting the human rights of all LGBTIQ+ people. Join us. Tag and follow #PRIDExIFF pic.twitter.com/gWZeJoXDZ8

— IFF (@IFF) June 1, 2020

Gender

Reduced inequalities and gender equality are two of the UN’s #2030goals. They’re ours, too: see how we’re fostering inclusion and improving representation among our community of employees around the world. https://t.co/bJYq7b9LCa #sdg5 #sdg10 #generationnow pic.twitter.com/9x2CbB9eG6

— DuPont (@DuPont_News) January 6, 2020

We want to create a world where every woman & girl can live free of harmful norms & stereotypes. By 2018 we had enabled 1.85 million women to access initiatives to enhance their safety, develop skills & expand their opportunities. #SustLiving #Unstereotype https://t.co/DvqAcKdUxz pic.twitter.com/vgiCOVGriv

— Unilever #StaySafe (@Unilever) April 23, 2019

This #WomensEqualityDay, we thank all the inspirational women who have paved the way for women’s rights. Now, more than ever, we’re proud to be working with @p4parity to #CloseTheGenderGap and achieve gender parity in senior leadership. https://t.co/Np4kOwhQtz pic.twitter.com/b0wFHShfko

— Eastman Chemical Co. (@EastmanChemCo) August 26, 2018

Learn More

Creating Your Cleaning Products Together

ACI Sustainability Goal: Contribute Positively

ACI: Meaningful Conversations as the Catalyst for Meaningful Change for Justice and Equality