407 ETR is proud to be the recipient of the 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Award for building diversity and inclusivity on and off the road. This award, presented by the International Bridge, Tunnel, and Turnpike Association (IBTTA), honours the most outstanding projects and programs in the international tolling industry. These honours celebrate innovation and the advancement of best practices within the tolling and user-based transportation financing sector. By recognizing the industry’s most creative and impactful projects, IBTTA continues to set new benchmarks for safety, performance, and inclusivity across the global transportation landscape.
407 ETR is one of two winners in the DEI category that honours organizations that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and community.
“Over the past few years, we’ve made a deliberate effort to make our workplace inclusive and this award is a testament to the people who have brought these programs and practices to life,” says Javier Tamargo, President & CEO, 407 ETR. “This is a continuing journey, and we remain dedicated to our efforts of engaging employees and local communities.”
407 ETR aims to create a safe and supportive environment where all employees can thrive. A key component of delivering customer value and corporate citizen objectives is enabling an inclusive workplace. 407 ETR’s commitment to inclusion extends beyond recruitment and encompasses an inclusive workplace culture through raising awareness, ongoing training and encouraging feedback.
407 ETR employs a data-driven approach to track the impact of its DEI initiatives across the organization, examining employee feedback to understand employee experiences and identify areas of success and areas for improvement. This ensures that 407 ETR’s DEI strategy is both impactful and responsive to the evolving needs of its workforce. In 2023, the Company’s inclusion score1 increased to 77% – a 12-point increase against the 2021 baseline – and measured 82% in the diversity score.2
DEI is also embedded in the Company’s strategy, by supporting the communities it serves, including investments in youth sponsorships through Keep Moving™ by 407 ETR, STEM education and Indigenous support.
Fast facts about 407 ETR’s DEI efforts:
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407 ETR achieved 38% female representation on the Board of Directors, exceeding the 2023 target of 30%.
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407 ETR achieved 77% of employees who reported feeling included in the engagement survey, a 12% increase from 2021.
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In 2023, 407 ETR made a multi-year commitment of $400,000 to the Lassonde School of Engineering’s k2i academy at York University. The k2i academy works to ensure that underrepresented Ontario high school students, including Indigenous youth, can pursue education and careers in STEM.
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407 ETR is the first-ever sponsor of Soccability Canada’s Blind Soccer program, which supports training camps and awareness-raising efforts. Each player received a Keep Moving™ branded audible soccer ball to help train during their off time.
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In March, 407 ETR introduced its first Employee Resource Groups (ERG): Women-Empowered Community & Network (WE CAN). WE CAN is focused on fostering a supportive environment for women in the workplace, networking and advocacy.
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In March, 407 ETR invested in Indigenous youth with a $25,000 gold sponsorship of the 50th annual Little Native Hockey League tournament.
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Since 2015, Keep MovingTM by 407 ETR has invested over $980,000 in youth sports sponsorships. In 2023 alone, the program supported 3,300 youth on 157 teams.
1 Employees who report that “I feel like I belong at 407 ETR” in employee engagement survey.
2 Defined as the percentage of underrepresented groups in leadership and Management (i.e. employees who self-identify as female, visible minority, LGBTQIA+, Indigenous, persons with disabilities)
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