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Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, has achieved Ambassador level in the Workplace Pride 2022 Global Benchmark report, highlighting the firm¡¯s focus on inclusion, diversity& equity (ID&E) for employees around the world.

Created in 2014, the Workplace Pride Global Benchmark was designed to measure the LGBTIQ+ inclusion practices of internationally active employers. For 2022, Â鶹´«Ã½ earned a score of 76%, up from 60.9% the previous year, which was the first time the firm was graded against the Global Benchmark. On this year¡¯s global benchmark, Â鶹´«Ã½ scored higher than average in all areas: Policy & Communication, Employee Network, Workplace Awareness, Support & Benefits, Inclusion & Engagement, Expertise & Monitoring, Business & Supplier Management, and Societal Impact.

¡°This recognition from Workplace Pride reinforces the great work our teams are doing around inclusion, diversity, and equity at Â鶹´«Ã½,¡± said Asifa Samji, Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s chief people & inclusion officer. ¡°The work in this area is never done. The focus and prioritization around our ID&E efforts are baked into our Company¡¯s culture, and the momentum is clear when we achieve results like this from Workplace Pride.¡±

Based in Amsterdam, Workplace Pride is a non-profit organization and corporate advisor dedicated to pushing the boundaries of LGBTIQ+ inclusion in the workplace through awareness, measurement, research, training, and network building. Workplace Pride developed the Global Benchmark with the support of the University of Leiden and major employers and nongovernmental organizations from several countries.

In May 2022, Â鶹´«Ã½ signed the Declaration of Amsterdam, a document developed by Workplace Pride. Â鶹´«Ã½ became the 39th international organization to sign the Declaration of Amsterdam, joining IBM, PwC, Shell, Microsoft, and others to commit to a safe and inclusive corporate culture.

Prioritizing inclusion throughout Â鶹´«Ã½
In addition to its partnership with Workplace Pride, Â鶹´«Ã½ participates in a number of LGBTIQ+ groups across the globe, including (United Kingdom), and (New Zealand). The Pride@Â鶹´«Ã½ employee resource group (ERG) is open to all employees and offers a safe and supportive space for LGBTIQ+ colleagues and allies. The ERG also provides opportunities for education, career development, community impact, and adding client value. Its first chapter was established in 2017 in the Edmonton office, and it now counts 14 chapters around the world.

This year, Â鶹´«Ã½ also formalized a Global Pride Committee, which helps advance LGBTIQ+ inclusion and equity across the Company by recommending ways to make Â鶹´«Ã½¡¯s policies and practices more inclusive, coordinating LGBTIQ+ partnerships and programs, and supporting Pride@Â鶹´«Ã½ ERGs.

Find out more about Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity at Â鶹´«Ã½.

About Â鶹´«Ã½
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That¡¯s why at Â鶹´«Ã½, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve¡ªbecause they¡¯re our communities too. This allows us to assess what¡¯s needed and connect our Â鶹´«Ã½, to appreciate nuances and envision what¡¯s never been considered, to bring together diverse perspectives so we can collaborate toward a shared success.

We¡¯re designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.

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