Progress in FY2023 In FY2023, we implemented several key actions based on our FY22 assessment survey and ongoing work to foster a diverse and inclusive culture at all levels of VGC:
Expanded Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) :
Mentorship Program Extension : To further retain and develop our diverse talent, the Valent group continued to promote its mentoring program in which we aim to engage 100% of our senior leadership team and 25% of our managers as mentors with a minimum one-year relationship with mentees. dedicated training for managers, employees, as well as mandatory unconscious bias training. New Training Initiatives : We introduced new training programs via our Learning Management System to help ensure we all have the tools and skills needed to manage and work in diverse teams. These include Gender Diversity Goals : We have published internal goals to significantly increase diverse representation across gender and ethnicity within the Valent group of companies by 2025. Strengthened Partnerships : We also deepened collaborations with key educational institutions and DE&I-focused organizations to broaden our impact.
We continued to expand our number of ERGs, voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for their members and the company by fostering a diverse, inclusive work environment aligned with our values, goals and business objectives. We launched the Women of Valent de Mexico ERG , increasing the total number of ERGs to 11. The Valent group now has 11 ERGs , encompassing approximately 600 employees , which represents 75% of our workforce . ERGs are open to all employees. Enhanced VCDI Structure : In FY23, we evolved our VCDI charter and membership structure to ensure representation from all ERGs, our DE&I Matters newsletter team and the Executive Sponsor Group (ESG). The revised structure, which included shifting quarterly council meetings to bimonthly, is designed to provide more timely insight, input, feedback, counsel and recommendations to the Executive Sponsor Group (ESG).
Our Partnerships Our Partnerships with National FFA , AFA and MANRRS support gender equality as they encourage young women to go into agriculture and STEM careers and expand their goals. In 2023, we strengthened our partnership with American Agri-Women , the nation’s largest coalition of farm, ranch, and agribusiness women with more than 20 affiliates and members in 42 states, united to communicate with one another and with other
We continued our partnership with Women in Agribusiness , a nonprofit organization that supports women’s career development and advancement in agriculture and helps member companies reach gender parity. We partner with Cultivating Change , which works to achieve an equitable industry environment for LGBT agriculturist s everywhere. We are a key sponsor and participant in the annual Cultivating Change Summit and Leadership Training event, which brings together agriculture LGBTQ+ employees, allies, human resources and DE&I professionals to network, educate and advocate in the agricultural community.
consumers to promote agriculture. See spotlight “Inspiring Inclusion for Gender Equality”
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