Emerson Joins Pink Petro to Champion Women Professionals in Energy Industry

Pink Petro Partnership Aligns with “CEO Action for Diversity &
Inclusion™” Pledge

ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Emerson (NYSE: EMR), the global engineering and technology company, has
partnered with Pink
Petro to support women professionals in energy industry jobs. Based
in Houston, Pink Petro is a global community of men and women aimed at
ending the gender gap in the energy industry.

Earlier this year Emerson CEO David Farr pledged his support of the “CEO
Action for Diversity & Inclusion” initiative to work with other
U.S. companies, large and small, to advance diversity and inclusion
within the workplace. The partnership with Pink Petro is one example of
Emerson’s commitment to support the professional development of women
working across the energy sector.

“One of Emerson’s core tenets is our dedication to creating a global
workplace that supports and promotes diversity, and that’s particularly
true for women in the largest business segment we serve: the energy
industry,” says Mike Train, executive president of Emerson Automation
Solutions. “It is critically important that we build a diverse and
inclusive workforce that values and respects one another and can share
their talents with our global customer base.”

The partnership with Pink Petro will provide live and on demand
professional development, coaching and mentorship opportunities for
Emerson professionals and executives – men and women – as well as
participation in Pink Petro University, a resource that meets the needs
of the mobile workforce.

“The energy industry transformation is driving a shift in culture and
our workforce,” says Katie Mehnert, Pink Petro founder and CEO.
“Emerson’s C-suite commitment to building an inclusive workplace makes
them a perfect fit for Pink Petro. We’re thrilled to have them a part of
our community.”

Ranked #139 among the Fortune 500 of America’s largest corporations,
Emerson has more than 74,000 employees around the world. Emerson’s
commitment to diversity and inclusion includes support of Society of
Women Engineers, Women in STEM, Consortium for Graduate Study in
Management, military veterans, and other localized programs around the
world.

About Emerson

Emerson (NYSE: EMR), headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a
global technology and engineering company providing innovative solutions
for customers in industrial, commercial, and residential markets. Our
Emerson Automation Solutions business helps process, hybrid, and
discrete manufacturers maximize production, protect personnel and the
environment while optimizing their energy and operating costs. Our
Emerson Commercial and Residential Solutions business helps ensure human
comfort and health, protect food quality and safety, advance energy
efficiency, and create sustainable infrastructure. For more information
visit Emerson.com.

About Pink Petro

Pink
Petro is the leading global community and social enterprise aimed at
ending the gender gap in energy. Using social technology, its mission is
to elevate and connect individuals, companies, and industry to create a
connected inclusive workforce and supply chain. The community has a
presence in 120 countries in nearly 500 companies across energy in oil
and natural gas, LNG, renewables, and nuclear. For more information
visit www.pinkpetro.com.

Contacts

For Emerson
Denise Clarke, 512-899-0004
denise.clarke@fleishman.com