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The Volunteering
Time Off (VTO)
program, offers
Saputo employees
one paid day off
annually to
volunteer.
Saputo is not only focused on improving
the workplace, but also on fostering stronger,
healthier communities. The company's
Volunteering Time Off (VTO) program allows
employees to take one paid day off per year
to volunteer for a non-profit organization of
their choice. In 2024, nearly 10% of Saputo's
employees used this time to give back,
collectively contributing 10,489 hours to
local charities.
Saputo also supports employees' community
engagement through its You Care We Care
program, which provides financial contributions
or product donations to causes that matter to
employees. In Canada, the company supported
27 different causes in 2024, while in the US,
Saputo partnered with 4H, offering educational
opportunities for youth to learn about the dairy
industry and career opportunities.
Saputo is dedicated to continually assessing
its efforts, gathering feedback from employees,
and refining its programs to ensure that
everyone - regardless of gender, background or
identity - has the tools, resources and support
they need to thrive. By investing in their people
and creating a culture of inclusivity and respect,
Saputo is not only strengthening its global
workforce, but also setting a powerful example
for other organizations to follow.
" With a distributed workforce, we must
be extremely vigilant in ensuring strong
communication between our sites and offices,
maintaining a clear strategy, and providing
leaders with the support they need to work
towards common goals, " Bombino said. " We are
constantly evaluating new technology and tools
to address this challenge, as well as investing in
leadership development for our people. "
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PROMOTING DEI THROUGH
ERG PROGRAMS
Saputo actively promotes diversity
and inclusion through established
employee resource groups (ERGs)
that provide support, development
and advocacy opportunities for minority
groups, including women and
LGBTQ+ employees. ERGs play a crucial
role in shaping its policies and
practices to ensure they are equitable
and inclusive.
" Our ERG groups strive to foster a
sense of community and inclusion at
Saputo, " said Michelle Collins, director,
HR programs, Saputo. " They were
established based on employee feedback,
and we are committed to having
employees lead these groups and
set their own goals. Each ERG has an
executive sponsor, but the events and
activities are employee-driven. "
Below is a list of Saputo's ERGs and
their respective goals.
* Veterans' ERG: This group aims
to engage the veteran community
and their allies by providing
networking and social support,
all while creating opportunities
for relationship building, career
development and social involvement.
*
Women's ERG: This group empowers
women by encouraging
personal and professional growth,
as well as by providing an inclusive,
supportive space.
* Multicultural ERG: This group
strives to educate and enlighten
employees about the value
of diversity, equity and inclusion
by cultivating an environment in
which employees are encouraged
to share information about their
cultural perspectives.
* Pride ERG: The goal of this group
is to promote awareness, understanding
and acceptance of the
LGBTQ+ community within Saputo
and the broader community,
and to support personal and professional
growth.
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