Quaker, a unit of PepsiCo Beverages & Foods is fully committed to equal employment opportunity as a matter of Company policy.

Our policy provides all employees and applicants equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, physical or mental handicap or disability, sexual orientation, marital status or other non job-related characteristics. This policy covers employment practices such as recruitment, hiring, placement, training, upgrading, promotion, transfer and rates of pay. Applicants and employees should expect a workplace environment free from discrimination or harassment in any form. All employees are expected to conduct themselves with consideration and respect for the dignity of their co-workers.

The Company is also committed to the principle of affirmative action. Consistent with this commitment, we shall continue to develop and implement affirmative action plans as may be required to ensure the achievement of equal opportunity. Such plans are maintained at each facility, audited periodically and updated annually.

Complaints or concerns of discrimination or harassment under this policy may be made to any member of management at any location in the Company or by mail to P.O. Box 049001, Chicago, IL. 60604-9001. Employees, vendors and customers are encouraged to use the complaint procedure if they believe they have been subjected to, or have knowledge of, discrimination or harassment in the Quaker work environment.

It is also unlawful and against Company policy to retaliate or take reprisal against anyone who has made a complaint of discrimination or harassment, has expressed a concern about discrimination or harassment, or has cooperated in a discrimination or harassment investigation.

The Vice President - Human Resources is assigned responsibility for providing corporate guidance and coordination in affirmative action plan development, periodic auditing of employment practices and general program effectiveness. Additionally, senior management will periodically review EEO progress measured against stated objectives.

Robert S. Morrison
Vice Chairman - PepsiCo, Inc.
Chairman, President and CEO - Quaker, a unit of PepsiCo Beverages & Foods