NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.,
Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced its new
real change feature on the Chipotle app and Chipotle.com
will spotlight the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), an
American non-profit organization that supports and represents
students attending its 47 member-schools that include
publicly-supported historically black colleges and universities,
(HBCUs) medical schools, and law schools. From
August 6 – 23, guests can round-up
their change to the next highest dollar amount on the app or
website to help drive real, meaningful change for the Black
community.
To increase its diversity pipeline, Chipotle will also partner
with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to utilize TMCF's Talent
Sourcing Program to identify and develop diverse talent. With
student loan debt disproportionately impacting people of color,
Chipotle is easing access to a college education for its employees,
launching debt-free degrees last year with 100% of tuition costs
covered upfront in addition to the Company's existing tuition
reimbursement program. Intentional in its efforts to reset the
organization over the past few years, Chipotle has been tracking
its annual business results against its progress on diversifying
its workforce, and all metrics have indicated that diversity is not
only good for culture, but also business. Chipotle made a public
commitment towards equality in June and continues to be transparent
in its progress, providing updates here.
"It is important that we put our words into action and share our
progress on combatting the injustices taking place today," said
Marissa Andrada, Chief Diversity,
Inclusion and People Officer, Chipotle. "Cultivating a better world
takes commitment from all of us and I'm encouraged by the
accomplishments to date and eager to see how much more we can
achieve together. It is imperative that we keep the conversation
going."
"We are extremely grateful that Chipotle will utilize our Talent
Sourcing Program to identify talent at our member-school campuses,"
said TMCF President and CEO Harry L.
Williams. "Chipotle's strong support of our mission will
help us continue the critical and necessary work of ensuring that
students have access to a higher education and new career
opportunities."
After introduction of the round up technology on Chipotle's app
only weeks ago, over 1.4 million guests have contributed on average
$.45 with each order, totaling
approximately $1,000,000, towards the
first spotlight organization, the National Urban League. In June,
Chipotle pledged $1,000,000 in
support of organizations advocating against systemic racism,
beginning with a commitment of $500,000 to the National Urban League. Chipotle
will source feedback from its 91,000 employees to identify future
organizations to highlight within the program.
To learn more about opportunities within Chipotle's
organization, visit https://jobs.chipotle.com/
ABOUT CHIPOTLE
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better
world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food
with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or
preservatives. Chipotle had over 2,650 restaurants as of
June 30, 2020, in the United States, Canada, the United
Kingdom, France and
Germany and is the only restaurant
company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants.
With more than 91,000 employees passionate about providing a great
guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in
the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more
accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a
demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and
sustainable business practices. Steve
Ells, founder and former executive chairman, first opened
Chipotle with a single restaurant in Denver, Colorado in 1993. For more information
or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM.
ABOUT THE THURGOOD MARSHALL COLLEGE FUND
(TMCF):
Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College
Fund (TMCF) is the nation's largest organization exclusively
representing the Black College Community. TMCF member-schools
include the publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and
Universities and Predominantly Black Institutions, enrolling nearly
80% of all students attending black colleges and universities.
Through scholarships, capacity building and research initiatives,
innovative programs, and strategic partnerships, TMCF is a vital
resource in the PK-12 and higher education space. The organization
is also the source of top employers seeking top talent for
competitive internships and good jobs.
TMCF is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, charitable organization. For
more information about TMCF, visit: www.tmcf.org.
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