Diversity & Inclusion

Our D&I Vision

At ITW, we maximize the power of our global diversity, resulting in superior innovation, productivity and business growth. We believe that diverse perspectives, open communication and inclusion create customer satisfaction, employee motivation, rewarding vendor partnerships, greater return on investment for shareholders and better communities in which to work and live.

Our D&I Mission

To achieve our vision, we will:

• Foster inclusive environments where differences are valued and employees are comfortable expressing their ideas and doing their best
• Attract and retain a diverse workforce
• Cultivate business opportunities and customer and supplier relationships across diverse markets and demographic segments
• Build stronger communities through philanthropic and service activities that address diverse needs

D&I Guiding Principles

• D&I is an integral part of doing business at ITW and plays a key role in our business planning and performance measurement processes.
• ITW's D&I focus is to enhance operations and business success, not to meet numeric targets.
• In keeping with our corporate philosophy of 80/20, we structure our diversity and inclusion strategies to focus on the key 20% of initiatives that account for 80% of business impact.
• We place an unparalleled degree of trust in our business units and their leaders. Our lean corporate structure and steady flow of acquisitions requires our business units to take the lead in implementing D&I.

Illinois Tool Works Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.