ASH - Ashland drives gender parity shines spotlight on the inspirational power of women from lab bench to real life and announces Responsible Solvers™ speaker series | Benzinga
WILMINGTON, Del., March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In recognition of International Women's Day, Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) is shining a spotlight on 30 inspirational female solvers from across the company to recognize their contributions, reinforce gender equity, drive parity, and help fuel inspiration for women in every corner of the world.
During the annual event, organized by the Ashland International Women's Network (AWIN), the company increased support for their ongoing partnership with greenlight4girls (g4g), an international nonprofit organization that encourages girls (and boys) of any nation and age to consider science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) curriculum and STEM-related careers. Ashland's $25,000 commitment to g4g honors the awards recipients by continuing to fund the organization's global work to instill confidence in girls and to share the fun and function of science in all its forms.
Ashland also announced its Responsible Solvers™ employee engagement and speaker series for 2024 which includes external and internal speakers. Last month, the African Descendants Network and AWIN sponsored an exclusive 90-minute session with Dr. Yabome Gilpin-Jackson, a globally recognized, multiple award-winning scholar, human development consultant, author, researcher, professor, and leader about The Power of Resonance: From an African Descent Employee Network to Social Inclusion for All. Additional speakers are planned for the year.
Internally, expert solvers will host topics ranging from environmental goals and Science Based Targets to social philanthropy focused on STEM, inclusion ...