The Montreal, Quebec-based Women in Governance (WiG) organization has awarded Alstom Canada with Parity Certification ™ for its “commitment to gender equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace” in 2024.
Parity Certification™ is “a diagnostic tool that assesses an organization’s position on the gender parity spectrum by analyzing its strategies (culture and commitments), its actions (communications, policies and programs), and the results they yield,” according to WiG, which was founded in 2010 to support women in their career advancement, as well as organizations working to close the gender gap in the workplace. “Organizations that participate in the Parity Certification will gain insights on what programs and policies they should have in place within their organization to implement best practices in terms of recruitment, training, promotions, compensation, and talent management. Depending on where they sit on the gender parity spectrum, these organizations can qualify for Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum certification level.”
The review process, supported by Accenture, Mercer, and WTW, covered Alstom Canada’s governance, policies, practices, programs, culture, and key metrics from recruitment to talent development, Alstom Canada reported March 11.
This is the first year the St-Bruno, Quebec-based company has participated in the Parity Certification™ program, and it said it will continue for at least three consecutive years “to maximize impact and allow time to see improvement.”
Alstom Canada provides “a safe and inclusive work environment to employees from diverse backgrounds, across its Canadian sites,” and “strongly believes in offering employees development opportunities,” including leadership and mentorship programs tailor-made for women leaders and senior- and first-level managers, according to parent company Alstom, which describes itself as a provider of sustainable mobility solutions—from high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling, and digital mobility.
“We believe that the diversity of our people is our greatest strength, and we strive to build a culture of inclusion where every single talent in our region can thrive and develop a long and successful career building the future of sustainable mobility,” Alstom Americas President and CEO Michael Keroullé said. “With this Parity Certification, Alstom Canada continues to build on that promise.”
“By its dynamic nature, parity demands more than just promises,” noted Caroline Codsi, Founder and Chief Equity Officer of WiG. “It requires deep commitment and continuous investment. At Alstom, an organization operating in an industry historically dominated by men, achieving Silver-level Parity Certification™ demonstrates its determination to move resolutely toward equity. It is by creating a truly inclusive environment, where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and contribute fully, that we build a more equitable and innovative future.”
