Couche-Tard receives Parity Certification by Women in Governance

LAVAL, QC, Jan. 12, 2023 /CNW/ – Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., has been awarded the Bronze-level Parity Certification by Women in Governance for its progress towards gender parity in the workplace.

“We are proud to be receiving this certification as it is a testament to the values we live by and signals we are moving in the right direction towards gender parity,” said Suzanne Poirier, Senior Vice-President, Operations, at Couche-Tard. “Our team at Couche-Tard is committed to fostering a culture that provides an environment for women to fully participate and grow in their careers as well as advancing equality between women and men in the workplace.”

Women in Governance’s Parity Certification helps organizations increase the representation of women in sectors where they have historically been underrepresented and in senior management positions. This certification evaluates parity at an organization’s decision-making level as well as at every level of the organization, with particular attention paid to the multiple impacts of diversity in women’s career advancement. The certification also assesses the organization’s commitment to implementing processes that enable women to achieve career advancement, thus creating a pipeline of diverse female talent.

“At Couche-Tard, diversity and inclusion is a strong pillar of our sustainability strategy and the winning culture we strive daily to protect and promote,” said Ina Strand, Chief People Officer, Couche-Tard. “We know we have more work to do, and we will use the feedback we receive to continue on our journey of creating an environment where all our people can excel, grow and bring their authentic selves to work.”

As part of its diversity and inclusion journey, Couche-Tard has launched several business resource groups, beginning with the Women’s Council, to support underrepresented team members.