Our strategy
Diversity, equity and inclusion supports innovation and business growth. When all employees feel seen, respected, valued and protected, RTX business goals can be achieved. The Pillars for Action serve as a framework for our multiyear plan to drive meaningful and measurable impact.
Workforce diversity
Cultivate a culture of inclusion and innovation
Including different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives fosters a culture of innovation where everyone has an equitable opportunity to thrive and support our mission.
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We foster strategic partnerships to expand our ability to attract, develop and engage the best talent globally.
Community engagement
Investing strategically in our global communities
We are connected to communities around the world. Being a good neighbor means investing our resources to help everyone thrive. Additionally, we have found that providing employees with opportunities to volunteer helps promote leadership development and reduces attrition.
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Connect Up is our 10-year, $500 million commitment that combines investments in nonprofit organizations with the skills and talents of our global employee volunteer network. It focuses on achieving meaningful impact in three critical focus areas – lifelong learning, honoring service and supporting communities.
Supplier diversity
Driving economic empowerment and opportunity
We rely on a diverse supply base that supports us in developing innovative solutions for the complex challenges our customers face.
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Our Supplier Diversity Program is part of our multiyear plan to create better opportunities for employees, partners, investors and communities while helping us deliver better products. Our spend with small and diverse suppliers grew to $7.6 billion1, or 28% of our U.S. spend. This RTX spend has a ripple effect on communities and helped to create over 50,000 jobs and supported more than $4 billion in wages earned.
Public Policy
Championing equality for all
We advocate for issues that matter to our company and stakeholders.
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RTX has partnered with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation to increase Black representation in aerospace and defense policy. In 2023, over 50 ERG leaders (77% of eligible leaders) participated in public policy advocacy training sessions and met with U.S. congressional and state representatives around STEM education and workforce readiness as part of the program.