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Consistent with DuPont's Corporate Support for Diversity Networks (April 1995), BGLAD (Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians,
Transgendered and Allies at DuPont) is a recognized network whose vision is to realize the maximum potential of bisexual, gay, lesbian and transgendered employees to enhance DuPont's competitive
advantage in the global markets. Established in 1991, BGLAD has become an international network with hundreds of members representing virtually all SBUs and Functions. BGLAD's continued focus is on
issues of education, safety, management resourcing and community building -- both internal and external to DuPont. BGLAD is an organization for employees of DuPont and its affiliates, joint ventures and
subsidiaries who are bisexual, gay, lesbian or transgendered, or who support these concerns.
BGLAD Charter
Statement
BGLAD is an organization for employees of DuPont and its affiliates, joint ventures, and subsidiaries who are bisexual, gay, lesbian, or
transgendered, or who support bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender concerns.
Vision
The maximum potential of bisexual, gay, lesbian and transgendered employees is realized to enhance DuPont's competitive advantage in the
global markets.
Mission
BGLAD's mission is to help DuPont attract, utilize, and retain talented bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgendered people by:
- Using its collective power toward the elimination of homophobia and heterosexism within DuPont businesses.
- Serving as a resource regarding bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgender issues, and as a point of contact between DuPont and the
community at large.
- Partnering with Human Resources to address mental, emotional, and physical health issues, and to help design compensation and
benefit plans accordingly.
- Providing opportunities to discuss and advance issues, to expand the network, and to increase the visibility of its members.
- Ensuring a safe, healthy, and supportive environment in the workplace that empowers bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgendered
employees to be open and authentic about themselves.
- Partnering with DuPont businesses to identify and capitalize on the bisexual, gay, lesbian, and transgendered market.
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