Saputo Inc. Achieves Gender Parity Certifications from Women in Governance
Source: The DairyNews
Saputo Inc. is delighted to announce that its Dairy Division (Canada), Dairy Division (USA), and Corporate Services have been awarded gender parity certifications by Women in Governance, a prestigious North American non-profit dedicated to promoting women's career advancement.
These certifications highlight Saputo's proactive efforts in fostering women's leadership development and enhancing their representation across all levels of the organization.
Gaétane Wagner, Chief Human Resources Officer at Saputo Inc., emphasized the company’s dedication to creating rewarding career opportunities for women within the organization. "These certifications reflect our deep commitment to advancing gender balance and our ongoing initiatives to nurture an inclusive environment where individuals of all genders and backgrounds can flourish," Wagner stated.
The awarding of these certifications followed a detailed assessment by Women in Governance, supported by an external committee, evaluating the company’s strategies, actions, and outcomes in promoting gender equity.
Key initiatives by Saputo that contributed to earning these certifications include:
Advancing Gender Balance: An initiative launched in 2023 aimed at increasing female representation in senior roles, thereby enhancing the diversity within the talent pipeline.
Leadership Development Programs: These programs are tailored to empower leaders with the necessary tools and resources to support and unlock the potential of every team member.
Unconscious Bias Training: Introduced in 2019, this training is designed to improve managerial decision-making and awareness of biases.
DE&I Executive Council: This council, consisting of members from each division, is dedicated to promoting a workplace that encourages diverse perspectives and fosters future female and diverse leaders within the company.
Additionally, Saputo was recognized as one of the World’s Top Companies for Women by Forbes magazine for the second consecutive year, underlining its global reputation as a leader in gender-related workplace policies, pay equity, and advancement opportunities for women.
Gaétane Wagner, Chief Human Resources Officer at Saputo Inc., emphasized the company’s dedication to creating rewarding career opportunities for women within the organization. "These certifications reflect our deep commitment to advancing gender balance and our ongoing initiatives to nurture an inclusive environment where individuals of all genders and backgrounds can flourish," Wagner stated.
The awarding of these certifications followed a detailed assessment by Women in Governance, supported by an external committee, evaluating the company’s strategies, actions, and outcomes in promoting gender equity.
Key initiatives by Saputo that contributed to earning these certifications include:
Advancing Gender Balance: An initiative launched in 2023 aimed at increasing female representation in senior roles, thereby enhancing the diversity within the talent pipeline.
Leadership Development Programs: These programs are tailored to empower leaders with the necessary tools and resources to support and unlock the potential of every team member.
Unconscious Bias Training: Introduced in 2019, this training is designed to improve managerial decision-making and awareness of biases.
DE&I Executive Council: This council, consisting of members from each division, is dedicated to promoting a workplace that encourages diverse perspectives and fosters future female and diverse leaders within the company.
Additionally, Saputo was recognized as one of the World’s Top Companies for Women by Forbes magazine for the second consecutive year, underlining its global reputation as a leader in gender-related workplace policies, pay equity, and advancement opportunities for women.
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