Driving Progress: How Saputo is advancing gender balance across the world

Driving Progress: How Saputo is advancing gender balance across the world

In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8, Saputo is celebrating its commitment to fostering a more inclusive workplace. With women still underrepresented across the sector, the dairy processor is setting a high bar for global programs that encourage everyone to feel a true sense of belonging.

• CANADA: Saputo’s Canadian division strives to equip women with the tools they need to reach their full potential through development programs, leadership mentoring, and partnerships with women-led organizations like The A-Effect. The outcome? Female representation at manager and director levels is rising year after year!
• USA: In the USA, Saputo has forged a strong partnership with the International Dairy Foods Association, which hosts Women in Dairy mentoring circles. This initiative provides women with the opportunity to join a network of peers in the dairy industry to express themselves, share insights, and build connections.
• ARGENTINA: Saputo’s Argentina division is dedicated to creating a balanced workplace where women can thrive, as demonstrated by its ambitious gender targets, comprehensive sponsorship programs, and unconscious bias trainings.
• UK: In 2022, Saputo’s UK division launched the Accelerating Female Leaders program to support women at junior and mid-manager levels in advancing their careers. But that’s just the beginning! The division is also developing female-led forums to continue building a welcoming community for women.
• AUSTRALIA: From touting the importance of gender representation at key forums to ensuring women are represented in at least half of all shortlisted roles, Saputo’s Australian division strives to raise the profile of female talent. The results speak for themselves: the division continues to meet its target of 40% female representation at VP level and above.

These efforts underscore Saputo’s commitment to gender equity—not just on International Women’s Day, but every day. By investing in women, the dairy processor is shaping a more inclusive future for the dairy industry worldwide.