Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our Colleagues Make the Difference, and we know their differences make Zoetis stronger. We strive to create an environment where colleagues feel valued and cared for, and understand the important role we each play in embracing diversity to improve the quality of our innovation, collaboration and relationships.
Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) focus and commitment begins with our leadership team of diverse backgrounds, experiences and ethnicities, and it is demonstrated in our support of our colleagues and industry.
Our DE&I Aspirations
We are committed to accelerating inclusion, equity and more diverse representation across the company. After understanding the state of diversity at Zoetis and formalizing plans, we have developed aspirations established in 2020 for change to make Zoetis and our industry more inclusive, including specific aspirations focused on increasing diverse representation within our company by the end of 2025. In concert with our overall talent strategy, we believe we may reach our aspirations in line with our commitment to attract and retain the best and brightest. As we remain committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, we also remain committed to transparency. Our 2023 EEO-1 data can be found here.
32% → 40%
Increase representation of women director level and above globally from 32% to 40%
21% → 25%
Increase overall representation among people of color in the U.S. from 21% to 25%
4% → 5%
Increase representation of Black colleagues in the U.S. from 4% to 5%
5% → 6%
Increase representation of Latinx colleagues in the U.S. from 5% to 6%
Executive Diversity Council and Colleague Resource Groups
Our Executive Diversity Council is made up of Zoetis Executive Team members providing strategic and operational leadership to Zoetis by developing strategies around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, in alignment with our DE&I aspirations. Our Executive Diversity Council sets individual objectives for each of their respective business functions. These objectives support the organization in continuing to build on progress toward our overall DE&I aspirations.
In addition, we have nine Colleague Resource Groups (CRGs), which are an important catalyst in fostering an inclusive environment. These groups are open to all colleagues regardless of how they identify, and not only positively impact our business and community but also bring together colleagues to work toward common goals.
Our CRGs reinforce inclusion by creating spaces where everyone feels welcome and valued. All colleagues are welcome to participate in these CRGs, regardless of their identity. Everyone’s unique perspectives and contributions help strengthen our community. Our CRGs include:
Adaptable, Limitless, Insightful, Vital & Experienced (ALIVE50+) – Age-Focused Inclusion CRG
ALIVE50+ Purpose
ALIVE50+, a Colleague Resource Group, seeks to foster awareness of the demographic of colleagues over 50 and to ensure all colleagues over 50 feel equitable treatment in their career, development, and interactions with others at Zoetis. Age is the one element of diversity we all eventually share.
Asians Rising Together (ART) – Asian CRG
ART’s Purpose
ART fosters networking, professional development, community outreach and social activities that celebrate each of the unique Asian, South Asian, and Pacific Island communities at Zoetis. This group is dedicated to promoting Asian colleagues and allies and providing the opportunity to connect with one another to share cross-cultural and career aspirations.
BELIEVERS – Black / African American CRG
BELIEVERS' Purpose
The Black Colleague Resource Group seeks to ensure all colleagues feel included and are treated fairly; while providing educational and mentorship programs that will develop and inspire growth for all individuals and Zoetis…now, tomorrow and in the future.
DNA – the Differently-abled Neurodiversity Alliance CRG
DNA’s Purpose
DNA’s mission is to advance awareness and inclusion for individuals who are differently-abled and/or have neurological differences and caretakers/allies at Zoetis.
LaZos – Latinx / Hispanic CRG
LaZos' Purpose
LaZos' mission is to promote and foster the cultural diversity and development of its members, both professionally and personally. LaZos is here, present and ready to drive awareness and change for the Hispanic and Latinx colleagues across the organization.
Proud And Welcome (PAW) – LGBTQ+ CRG
PAW’s Purpose
PAW seeks to build an organizational culture of acceptance and inclusion, not only with the LGBTQ+ community within Zoetis, but with all Zoetis colleagues to build a network of allies for the LGBTQ+ community. Allyship is a key element to create an environment where all colleagues can be their true self and feel safe. We want to be a voice for those who feel unheard, we want to start the dialogue and promote awareness and knowledge about gender identity and other LGBTQ+ topics.
Women Achieving Vision, Excellence and Success (WAVES) – Women’s CRG
WAVES' Purpose
WAVES is a community that is building a longer table to include colleagues of all genders who share the common purpose of elevating women for leadership.
Zoetis Early Career Champions (ZECC) – Early Career CRG
ZECC's Purpose
Zoetis Early Career Champions (ZECC) embraces all colleagues, especially those within their first 5 years with Zoetis. ZECC strives to provide access to a diverse, global cross-functional network of Zoetis colleagues that will help nurture the new colleague experience through education, leadership, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
Zoetis Veterans Engage Together & Support (ZVETS) - Veterans CRG
ZVETS Purpose
ZVETs supports colleagues and/or their family members who have proudly served in their respective country’s armed forces, in public service roles, no matter the capacity, country, or service.
Supporting an Inclusive Culture
Our comprehensive benefits and programs support our colleagues’ well-being and enable them to achieve their best at work and at home. These include development and mentorship programs, flexible work arrangements, educational assistance, mental health support, and family-friendly benefits like parental leave, adoption and infertility benefits.
Partnering for Change
We are proud of our national partnerships in the U.S. with INROADS and Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) – organizations focused on connecting underrepresented students and professionals with career opportunities. In 2020, Roxanne Lagano, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, was appointed to the INROADS National Board of Directors in recognition of her leadership driving DE&I in business.