ADM Honored with USG Supplier Diversity Award and Inclusion Award

4/18/2018

CHICAGO, April 18, 2018—Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) has been named by USG Corporation (NYSE: USG) as its Diversity & Inclusion Supplier of the Year for 2018. USG, a leading manufacturer and distributor of building products and innovative solutions, presents the award to one supplier every year, using criteria including:

Commitment to a global supplier diversity program and company culture that promotes diversity and inclusion on all roles/levels
Senior leadership view that diversity and inclusion goals are within their responsibility
Participation in diversity and inclusion initiatives.

“At ADM, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is both the right thing to do, and a competitive advantage,” said Greg Morris, president of ADM’s Oilseeds business unit and the company’s diversity champion. “A culture of inclusion is one that benefits from the talents and experiences of people from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We’re proud of this recognition, but more importantly, we’re proud of our team’s ongoing commitment to cultivating a talented, diverse workforce at ADM, and throughout the ag and food industries.”

ADM founded and currently leads Together We Grow – a cross-functional council representing industry, academia, NGOs and legislative bodies – that is working to grow the pipeline of diverse talent within the ag and food industries.

The company is also a member of the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, a CEO-led collaboration pledging to act to cultivate workplaces that are both diverse and inclusive.

And ADM is a frequent partner with Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG), which helps at-risk students stay in school, pursue postsecondary education and secure entry-level jobs.

ADM has been repeatedly recognized for its commitment to diversity and inclusion. For example, the company:

Was ranked number one in Chicago United’s 2016 Diversity Report
Was named Best Diversity Company by Diversity/Careers Magazine
Was named Top Supporter of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Received Circle of Excellence Award from the Chicago Minority Enterprise Development
Received “Top Corporate Investor of the Year” award from JAG.

“We are proud to celebrate the important contributions of our valued employees and partners like Archer Daniels Midland who embrace our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and enable us to deliver the best service to meet the unique needs of our customers and in our communities,” said Jennifer Scanlon, president and chief executive officer of USG Corporation.

About ADM
For more than a century, the people of Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) have transformed crops into products that serve the vital needs of a growing world. Today, we’re one of the world’s largest agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, with approximately 31,000 employees serving customers in more than 170 countries. With a global value chain that includes approximately 500 crop procurement locations, 270 ingredient manufacturing facilities, 44 innovation centers and the world’s premier crop transportation network, we connect the harvest to the home, making products for food, animal feed, industrial and energy uses. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Archer Daniels Midland Company
Media Relations
Jackie Anderson
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