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Advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) and Business Success Together
Through our everyday moments, we can build something better together – special workplaces that embrace all of us, create meaningful customer experiences beyond transactions, and support thriving communities. To learn more about Sobeys’ renewed commitments to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please consult Sobeys’ renewed commitments to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Increased representation of women at the senior leadership level to 37% in F24.
91% of directors and above set DE&I goals to advance DE&I and business success together.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
76%
Our focus on advancing a culture of inclusion has led to a 76% overall favourable result in the F24 corporate DE&I index of the Employee Engagement Survey.
Highlights of how we are making a difference
Building Better Workplaces
What does this look like?
It's workplaces where we value our diverse mix of strengths. A place where each teammate knows they matter, can grow, and seize opportunities, and can speak freely to share and learn from different views. And a place that offers programs that can meet your unique needs.
See it in action!
In the following video, you’ll meet Miranda Evans, a Franchise Operator with FreshCo. Her story spotlights the power of breaking down barriers and biases and creating better workplaces for all.
Building Better Customer Experiences
A better customer experience is one where stores, teams, and products on the shelves meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. We do this by understanding the diverse needs and preferences of a wide range of customer segments to create an inclusive shopping experience that builds loyalty and drives growth.
See in Action!
In this video, meet Hamza Rizwan, a Franchise Owner at Chalo! FreshCo in Brampton, Ontario. His story highlights the importance of engaging with the community to understand their needs better. By expanding the product offering and hosting community events, he enhances the customer experience and creates a welcoming environment. These heartfelt connections leave a lasting impact, inspiring customers to return not just for shopping, but for a sense of belonging.
Building Better Communities
This isn’t just about moving the business forward; it’s about creating positive change and living our purpose—a family nurturing families. We do this by supporting marginalized groups through community investment and sustainability initiatives. For example, we are strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities and advancing organization-wide Reconciliation efforts through leadership actions, hiring practices, supplier partnerships and community relations. We completed Phase 2 of the Indigenous Accreditation certification in F24 and are the only retailer and the largest corporation to pursue the certification.
See it in action!
How can I make a difference? This simple yet powerful question is one that has been at the core of Corporate Store Manager, Ashish Errappa’s success. Get to know him and how listening and learning from employees and customers has inspired others to be catalysts for real change in the community of Thompson Manitoba.
These are our Company’s commitments—it's not just words; it's our daily actions as we aim to be the best.
