Toyota is Sole Automaker Named in Top 50 Companies for Diversity

Toyota climbs 10 spots over last year

For the sixth consecutive year, the company has been recognized by DiversityInc and has been named one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity(R), finishing 41^st overall in the publication’s 12^th annual survey.

Diversity is one of the key factors to any successful business and Toyota is well aware of it. Culture becomes more of a melting pot with each day. Business leaders recognize the importance of embracing diversity. DiversityInc honored Toyota as one of its Top 50 Companies for Diversity in 2014 at a dinner held in May. This is due to numerous initiatives taken by the Japanese automaker in recent years.

“We are honored to once again be included as a Top 50 Company for Diversity by DiversityInc,” said Jim Lentz, Chief Executive Officer, Toyota North America. “There is a simple truth behind our approach to diversity and inclusion: If we want to build great cars and trucks for the way our customers live, Toyota will strive to be a reflection of the America in which we live.”

This is not the first time Toyota has been recognized by DiversityInc. In October 2013, the Japanese automaker was named the “Top Company for Employee Engagement” by the organization, as well as being recognized as a Top 10 Company for LGBT employees. Toyota also works closely with certified ethnic and women-owned suppliers as part of The Billion Dollar Roundtable.

“Earning a spot on the DITop50 proves that management is paying close attention to the needs of their primary constituents—employees, customers and other key stakeholders,” said DiversityInc founder and CEO, Luke Visconti.