During National Breastfeeding Week, Kellanova, formerly Kellogg’s, is highlighting its commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) with the launch of Mother’s Rooms facility at its Springs Manufacturing plant in Ekurhuleni. This facility supports the company’s efforts to support women during various phases of life.The new facility provides a supportive environment for employees returning from maternity leave by offering private spaces where breastfeeding mothers can pump and store milk.

The facility includes educational resources on breakfast feeding, a kitchenette fitted with a sterilizer, microwave, and sink for cleaning and sanitizing pump parts and bottles, and a coffee station offering lactation biscuits.Two private rooms are available, featuring comfortable seating, proper lighting, and space for pumping necessities. Complimentary nursing pads and nipple creams offer additional care for employees. Kellanova has also allocated reserved parking spots near the plant entrance for pregnant employees to reduce their walking.

“Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) is at the heart of our strategy at Kellanova. The company believes women empowerment extends beyond parity to creating opportunities for growth and removing barriers to create an inclusive and enabling environment for women to thrive. The Mother’s Rooms Facility in the Springs Manufacturing Plant is a step forward in that direction. We have been on a progressive journey to increase women’s representation in our workforce, and I am pleased that today, women represent 41% of our total workforce, with 52% of women in managerial roles.” said Philip Nieman, General Manager at Kellanova South Africa

Kellanova, through initiatives such as Women of Kellanova (WOK), the company’s Business Employee Resource Group, creates an environment of inclusion, belonging, and allyship, enabling our employees to bring their authentic “whole selves” to work and achieve their full potential. With programs such as the ‘WOK Bloom’ Programme, the company assists women in the early and middle stages of their careers to develop leadership abilities and advance professionally. The Men as Allies Programme is also in place to promote inclusivity by engaging male employees in dialogues that contribute to meaningful progress in gender equality.