SC Johnson Ranks 41 on the 2010 DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity(R) List

RACINE, Wis., March 10 /PRNewswire/ -- SC Johnson was just named number 41 on the 10th annual list of Top 50 Companies for Diversity® announced today by DiversityInc.com. SCJ is up from number 46 last year and is being recognized for its demonstrated use of measurable diversity best practices and results.

"Diversity, respect and inclusion are at the core of the company's foundation," says Chairman and CEO Fisk Johnson. "Having different backgrounds and diverse perspectives is a strength on many dimensions. It also makes SC Johnson a great place to work as we learn more about each other and grow as a team."

Rankings were based primarily on companies' responses to a survey about four key topics: CEO Commitment, Human Capital, Supplier Diversity and Corporate and Organizational Communications. To make the list, a company must be above average in all four areas.

"The competition to be on the DiversityInc Top 50 list has grown again this year to 449 companies. In addition, the total data reflected increased diversity across all companies that competed. That means SC Johnson has achieved a spot on our list as competition increased and as the competitors increased their accomplishments. This takes a remarkable commitment from top leadership," said Luke Visconti, Chief Executive Officer of DiversityInc.

"We're honored to be recognized for our ongoing commitment to our diverse workforce," says Maria L. Campbell, Director of Diversity. "Diversity always has been and will remain an important priority at SCJ. It's simply the right thing to do."

DiversityInc.com evaluated businesses representing 14 different industries, including financial, consumer, healthcare and pharmaceutical. The number of participating companies is up 12 percent from last year. To qualify for the list, participating companies must have more than 1,000 employees and must fill out a detailed questionnaire based completely on empirical questions.

Also on the list this year are Colgate-Palmolive and Procter & Gamble.

About SC Johnson

SC Johnson is a family-owned and managed business dedicated to innovative, high-quality products, excellence in the workplace and a long-term commitment to the environment and the communities in which it operates. Based in the USA, the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of household cleaning products and products for home storage, air care, and insect control. It markets such well-known brands as GLADE®, OFF!®, PLEDGE®, RAID®, SCRUBBING BUBBLES®, SHOUT®, WINDEX® and ZIPLOC® in the U.S. and beyond, with brands marketed outside the U.S. including AUTAN®, BAYGON®, BRISE®, ECHO®, KABIKILLER®, KLEAR®, and MR. MUSCLE®. The 124-year-old company, with more than $8 billion in sales, employs approximately 12,000 people globally and sells products in virtually every country around the world. www.scjohnson.com

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