Advancing the SDGs
Our aspirational DEI goals aim to drive positive outcomes as envisioned by five of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In 2023, we re-evaluated our Health for Humanity aspirational diversity goals following the separation of our consumer health business and corresponding reduction of approximately 15% of our workforce. Given the change to our employee total, rather than evaluate our progress of Black/African Americans in Management as a percentage of growth, we have restated this aspirational goal as a percentage of our workforce, which is aligned with how we measure our other aspirational diversity goals. This method helps normalize hiring, turnover and acquisitions/divestitures and is also consistent with industry best practice.
Our progress is as follows:
Aspirational DEI goals
By 2025, achieve 50% of women in management positions globally
Our results
- As of the end of 2023, 49% of management positions globally were held by women.1
On track
By 2025, achieve 6.8% representation of Black and African American employees in management positions in the U.S.
Our results
- As of the end of 2023, 6.5% of management positions globally were held by Black and African American employees.2
On track
DEI at Johnson & Johnson is an integral element in supporting progress toward Our Purpose of profoundly changing the trajectory of health for humanity and is aligned with J&J’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy. The ESG strategy helps J&J deliver enduring impact and create long-term value for our business and society, framing our ambitions, informing our actions and creating accountability for our vision of the future.
Our Credo
Our Purpose
We blend heart, science and ingenuity to profoundly impact health for humanity.
ESG FOCUS AREAS
Champion global health equity
Foster better health for people, communities and planet, improving access and affordability around the world.
Empower our employees
Cultivate a workforce that is healthy, inspired and reflective of those we serve.
Advance environmental health
Protect environmental health and the resilience of our business.
Lead with accountability and innovation
Commitment to science and data-driven decision making, compliance, integrity and responsible business practices across the value chain.
1Management positions are defined as all positions M1+ across Johnson & Johnson business sectors and functional groups.
2Target has been updated to reflect population representation.
