Koch Industries is a multinational corporation based in Wichita, Kansas. The company operates in various industries, including manufacturing, trading, and investments. Koch Industries employs over 120,000 people globally and has a presence in more than 70 countries. The company's diverse portfolio includes refining and chemicals, forest and consumer products, fertilizers, polymers, and more. Additionally, Koch Industries has a significant stake in various companies, including Georgia-Pacific, Molex, and INVISTA.
In February 2020, Koch developed and deployed the "Creating Second Chances" strategy, guiding Koch companies in making a concerted effort to recruit and hire formerly incarcerated people. The steps Koch takes to make its second chance hiring successful include not disqualifying job seekers with criminal pasts; removing unintended barriers in hiring practices; and ensuring employees with criminal records are not stigmatized in the workplace. To know their second chance policy and eligibility, individuals are encouraged to apply for jobs on their website.