Building a Home for All
We Succeed When Everyone Belongs
Our company’s purpose is to fulfill the dreams of home. At its best, home evokes a sense of belonging where people feel welcome and safe, and are invited to contribute in their own unique ways. We want our associates to have this same experience of home at Fortune Brands, empowering them to fulfill their own dreams for their careers and professional development.
We know that as we build a home for all within our company, we will continue to excel.
Celebrating DEI at Fortune Brands
“Fortune Brands’ Home for All diversity mission has allowed me to step out of my comfort zone and feel welcomed. It has given me a sense of empowerment. It has encouraged me to get involved with other professional Latina/o initiatives outside of FBHS, which has helped me develop myself and share a better version of myself with my peers at FBHS and in my community.”
“Seeing Fortune Brands’ genuine interest in equity and inclusion and not just surface diversity is big. Supporting the effort through resources, committing to implicit bias training, allowing a space for the creation of employee resource groups (ERGs) and other initiatives shows a lasting commitment. It gives me confidence and comfort in knowing that my company is living its operating philosophy.”
“I belong to the Women’s Impact Network (WIN). I joined and stepped into a leadership position because I wanted to be a part of an organization that is interested in helping women achieve their goals at Fortune Brands and in their lives. Having a place to listen, learn, participate, coach, and lead with other women is very empowering.”
Our DEI Priorities
- Accelerate Inclusive Culture through awareness and education, ERGs and listening to our associates. We encourage connection to each other, our teams, our customers and communities.
- Advance Equity through fair and equitable talent processes.
- Activate Our Leaders by ensuring accountable, inclusive leadership.
In 2020, women represented 38% of our total global workforce and people of color made up 34% of Fortune Brands’ U.S. workforce. We are taking action to increase representation and engagement of underrepresented workforce segments. Learn more.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Our ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups that come together around a single aspect of diversity. These groups are welcome to everyone; anyone can serve as an ally committed to supporting the group’s mission. ERGs support our business and associates by enhancing cultural competency and creating opportunities for networking and development across the organization. Our ERGs include:
Engaging Our Associates, Strengthening Our Culture & Our Business
Our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture empowers our associates to bring their unique skills, perspectives and creativity to their work and teams.
Learn from some of our associates how a culture of belonging has impacted their work:
“I co-lead the Inclusive Culture Council (ICC) at Outdoors & Security (O&S). Co-leading the ICC is one small way I use my privilege to shape the policies at O&S to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.”
“A more inclusive work culture has influenced the way I collaborate. I’m intentional and sure to be more inclusive than I would have in the past. I’m more mindful of my approach. FBHS’ diversity mission has made me proud to work for a company that’s not just talking the talk.”
“I’m currently the chairperson for our WIN. I decided to get involved because I am very passionate about creating a more inclusive, supportive culture to help women reach higher levels of management.”
We also engage our associates in giving back to our community, including DEI initiatives, through employee giving campaigns, product donation drives, fundraising walks and more. Learn more about our community giving programs here.