Celebrating the Diversity of Our People―Air Products' Greatest Asset

In honor of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, we are saluting black and female employees who are making a difference in our company and our world. At Air Products, we are fully committed to bringing together people from different cultures and backgrounds to collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental challenges.

#YouBelongAndMatter

In honor of Black History Month in February, Air Products employees were invited to participate in a series of virtual events designed to educate and inspire through engagement, dialogue and reflection. The events gave employees the opportunity to experience a four-piece jazz ensemble, African American and Afro Caribbean cuisine, African American art collections, and a virtual viewing and discussion event on the gripping documentary, "Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America".

The fun and engaging virtual events were sponsored by Air Products’ Black Employees Resource Group (BERG), part of the company’s Inclusion Network which partners with leadership to create supportive communities that help attract and retain talent, raise cultural awareness, develop critical skills and competencies, and contribute to the company’s diversity and inclusion objectives.

In honor of Women's History Month in March, Air Products facilities around the globe are hosting a variety of events to celebrate the journey and impact of influential women, both past and present, in both our company and the world. We recognize that women bring to the table vital experiences and perspectives that are essential to Air Products' goal of becoming the safest, most diverse, and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. Air Products' Women's Success Network, part of the company's Inclusion Network, is an Employee Resource Group for all that helps female employees reach their full potential by supporting their development and championing an inclusive workplace.

SWE –Tampa Bay Section Names "Engineer of the Year"

Air Products has been built by passionate, talented people who are driven to make a difference. Becky Starkweather, Engineer to Order (ETO) Systems commercial manager for Membrane Solutions, is a testament to this tradition of excellence. A 40-year career engineer, Becky was recently named Engineer of the Year by the Tampa Bay Section of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). The award recognizes her for her technical expertise and for actively giving back to the local community.

In her current role at Air Products, Becky leads our ETO team in Norway and China, helping globalize the Membrane Solutions business and implement tools to work smarter. Through her years of engagement with SWE in multiple regions, Becky has served in various chair positions, participated in college recruitment events, coordinated on-site events and presentations, and most importantly, mentored some of the world’s future female engineers. Becky’s passion for helping others and the environment shines through in everything she does―from her job to her volunteer activities, to how she lives her everyday life.