OTTAWA, July 20, 2020 – Giant Tiger has signed the BlackNorth Initiative CEO pledge, committing to concrete targets and actions in an effort to end anti-Black systemic racism and create opportunities for those in underrepresented Black, Indigenous, and people of colour (BIPOC) communities. The CEO pledge includes the goal of having, at a minimum, 3.5 per cent of executive and board roles being held by Black leaders by 2025.
“Diversity, equality and inclusion is an incredibly important component of who we are as Team Tiger and we believe that all forms of racism and discrimination are unacceptable in our company and in society at-large,” said Paul Wood, President and Chief Operating Officer, Giant Tiger Stores Limited. “The last few months have given us time to pause, listen and reflect. We believe we need to do more to help end anti-Black systemic racism and also create opportunities for all underrepresented groups across the country. Signing the BlackNorth Initiative CEO pledge is a positive first step in the process.”
Giant Tiger is currently undertaking an internal review process to assess and formalize the company’s diversity, equality and inclusion efforts to ensure they are representative of goals in this area.
About Giant Tiger
Giant Tiger is the leading Canadian-owned family discount store, committed to providing everyday essentials, family fashion and household needs to communities across Canada. Canadians can shop at over 250 stores and online at gianttiger.com. The privately held company employs over 9,000 team members and operates its' own distribution centres and trucking fleet. All Giant Tiger locations are locally owned or operated by a team member who knows the community. The friendly stores with the iconic yellow logo are not only where Canadians shop more and spend less, but also are proud to be known as retailer of choice. #ForYouForLess #GTCommunityProud #GTCanadaProud
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