Our DEI Purpose
At Metcash, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are important to all of us. We know that it is part of our ‘magic’ and that bringing diversity of thought into the room is key to our success. Our aim is to build and support a diverse and inclusive culture to better serve our communities and customers, and to promote an environment where our people feel safe, recognised, valued and supported, and have a sense of belonging.
Our DEI Purpose
At Metcash, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are important to all of us. We know that it is part of our ‘magic’ and that bringing diversity of thought into the room is key to our success. Our aim is to build and support a diverse and inclusive culture to better serve our communities and customers, and to promote an environment where our people feel safe, recognised, valued and supported, and have a sense of belonging.
Workplace Gender Equality Agency; Employer of Choice for Gender Equality
In 2023, for the fifth consecutive year, we have been recognised as a Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. Gender diversity and equality continue to be a core part of our people strategy, and we are furthering our work in the attraction, recruitment, development and acceleration of our women.
FlexReady Certified
We’re proud to have achieved FlexReady Certification from FlexCareers. This is a comprehensive framework that captures the lived experience of flexibility at organisations. Being FlexReady Certified demonstrates a genuine commitment to workplace flexibility and the continued efforts we’ve made to evolve flexible work.
Equileap Top 100 Employers Globally for Gender Equality
In recognition of our workplace gender equality initiatives, we have been awarded the “Top 100” accolade by Equileap. Equileap is the leading organisation providing data and insights on gender equality in the corporate sector. Each year they produce a gender equality global report and ranking. We have ranked in the top 100 globally at 74th, based on a criteria of 19 gender equality measures, including but not limited to, gender mix, gender pay gap, flexible work, parental leave, and living wage.
AWEI Bronze Tier Status
For our work in LGBTQ+ inclusion, Metcash has received the Australia Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) bronze tier status. This recognition is the definitive best practice national benchmark for workplace inclusion of LGBTQ+. The criteria for this accolade includes having a robust DEI strategy, executive sponsorship, inclusive language, educational guides, and a dedicated committee called Met-Pride.
Metcash continues to design and implement key strategies and initiatives that drive equality and support a diverse and inclusive culture. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERG) are long-sustained programs within the Metcash family that are team member-led and sponsored by our executive leaders.
Metcash continues to design and implement key strategies and initiatives that drive equality and support a diverse and inclusive culture. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERG) are long-sustained programs within the Metcash family that are team member-led and sponsored by our executive leaders.
Supporting local communities is always close to our heart. This is why every Metcash team member gets an additional day of paid leave per year to volunteer at a charity, not-for-profit or community organisation of their choice.
Supporting local communities is always close to our heart. This is why every Metcash team member gets an additional day of paid leave per year to volunteer at a charity, not-for-profit or community organisation of their choice.
