At RPM, we embrace the diversity of our associates and strive to create a culture where everyone feels included. We hire, invest in, retain and motivate diverse candidates and embrace characteristics that differentiate our associates - including background, age, gender, ability and sexuality.
Our Diversity and Inclusion Policy requires all associates and other entities performing work or providing services on behalf of our companies to comply with RPM’s Code of Conduct and prohibits discrimination against individuals during all stages of work and hiring. In addition, all associates complete mandatory Code of Conduct training.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion starts at the top. Our efforts are center-led and overseen by the CEO and the Governance and Nominating Committee of the Board of Directors. We develop and enhance programming and educational efforts related to diversity and inclusion.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Learn more about the policies that reinforce our commitment to ethical behavior on our Ethics & Compliance page.
Our Respect at RPM program provides education, raises awareness and encourages action to emphasize and foster the importance of diversity and inclusion, as well as support associates’ growth and development. Respect at RPM formally links company values with our commitment to diversity and inclusion across all our operations and reaches associates through a variety of messaging channels.
In FY26, RPM expanded the Respect at RPM program by launching a dedicated intranet page featuring educational resources, including the Respect at RPM video series, informational flyers, leadership talking points and materials available in multiple languages. These tools have continued to help associates put our values of Transparency, Trust and Respect into practice every day.
Across RPM’s 17,500 global associates, they completed over 240,000 training, development and compliance courses, doubling the amount from the prior year.
associates engaged in training opportunities in FY25
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Our Women of RPM employee resource group creates opportunities for associates across the company to connect, learn and grow professionally. With more than 850 members, the group hosts a variety of events focused on career development, leadership growth and personal branding. In FY26, highlights included a signature event featuring RPM board member Jenniffer Deckard, as well as leadership development sessions, Women's History Month and International Women's Day programming, and wellness-focused events that helped strengthen connections across the organization.
Consistent with our culture of respect, RPM is committed to equitable pay for our associates and individuals who perform work and provide services within our supply chain. Our business units employ compensation best practices, including the use of pay grades and ranges, career bands and levels, benchmarking, defined commission and bonus programs, and goal and objective setting. RPM also performs periodic pay equity audits to ensure our practices are functioning as they should, with the most recent audit taking place in FY26.
In addition, we expect our companies and suppliers, as stated in our Supplier Code of Conduct, to pay workers a fair and living wage and to investigate instances of reported or suspected non-compliance.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Find our workforce demographics in our Data Summary on our Reports & Downloads page.
Initially developed by Tremco, the Rising Stars Program introduces students to career opportunities in the construction industry through mentorship, hands-on learning and exposure to real-world construction projects. The program helps young people develop workforce readiness, leadership and technical skills while connecting them with industry professionals and employers. During the 2025-2026 school year, 60 students graduated from the program, helping strengthen the pipeline of future construction talent and supporting the long-term workforce needs of the construction industry.
Initially developed by Tremco, the Rising Stars Program introduces students to career opportunities in the construction industry through mentorship, hands-on learning and exposure to real-world construction projects. The program helps young people develop workforce readiness, leadership and technical skills while connecting them with industry professionals and employers. During the 2025-2026 school year, 60 students graduated from the program, helping strengthen the pipeline of future construction talent and supporting the long-term workforce needs of the construction industry.
A collaborative effort between Tremco Roofing and WTI, the RISE™ (Roofing Individuals Succeed through Education) Program helps develop the next generation of roofing professionals through education, workforce development and community outreach. Available opportunities include a partnership with the University of Akron's Construction Management program, apprenticeship certifications and internships, all supported by paid tuition and academic resources. Since the program's inception, nearly 500 apprentices have enrolled, over 90 students have pursued Construction Management degrees, and over 100 students have participated in the ELEVATE 2nd Chance Program, which partners with Departments of Correction to provide training opportunities.
A collaborative effort between Tremco Roofing and WTI, the RISE™ (Roofing Individuals Succeed through Education) Program helps develop the next generation of roofing professionals through education, workforce development and community outreach. Available opportunities include a partnership with the University of Akron's Construction Management program, apprenticeship certifications and internships, all supported by paid tuition and academic resources. Since the program's inception, nearly 500 apprentices have enrolled, over 90 students have pursued Construction Management degrees, and over 100 students have participated in the ELEVATE 2nd Chance Program, which partners with Departments of Correction to provide training opportunities.
