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In February 2024, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) published the gender pay gap of organisations with 100+ employees for the first time. This change was an enormous shift in gender equity transparency in Australia. Today we’re proud to be sharing Metcash’s gender pay gap data, a reflection of our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion across our organisation. “I’m thrilled to say that Metcash are part of a small number of organisations with a gender pay gap of under 5%, which is considered ‘neutral’ by WGEA. For the 2022-2023 reporting period, the median gender pay gap for total remuneration at Metcash was 3.9%. This compares strongly against the Australian average gender pay gap of 21.7% and an average of 14.1% in the Wholesale industry, as reported by the WGEA.” – Danielle Jenkinson, Group Chief People & Culture Officer. This is a pleasing result and confirms Metcash is fully committed to championing and promoting diversity, which includes our commitment to gender equality, gender pay equity and equal opportunities for advancement.
"Tomorrow marks the beginning of an unforgettable journey as I board a plane for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As I pack my bags, I've been reflecting on what 'flexibility' truly means to me. Check out more details in my blog post to hear about my experiences with flexibility at Metcash." - Heather Noblett, Food Pillar Implementation Lead ✈️💼
Happy International Women’s Day! 💜🧡 This year, we caught up with Metcash Group Chief Financial Officer, Deepa Sita, to get her take on celebrating IWD for the first time since joining the Metcash family. Check it out 👇 “At Metcash, we are all part of something bigger. We’re dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels empowered and valued, irrespective of gender. We strive to break down barriers, challenge stereotypes, and create pathways for women to excel in their chosen fields.”
So proud of Metcash's ongoing partnership with St Vincent de Paul Society Australia - helping support locals in need. Massive shout out to our Victorian team who have donated 400,000 meals to Vinnies Victoria Inner City Soup van as well as volunteering their time and collecting gifts to help make a very real difference. ❤️ 🙏 🤗
Exciting News Alert! 🌟 This morning, we were excited to share with the market that Metcash has acquired three new independent businesses in our food and hardware pillars 🛒🔧. Welcome to the Metcash family, Superior Food, Bianco Construction Suppliers, and Alpine Truss! These strategic acquisitions not only add diversity and strength to our organisation, setting us on a path of even greater growth and resilience, but also align to our purpose of Championing Successful Independents in support of thriving communities. For further information on these strategic acquisitions and equity raising, please see our latest ASX announcement.
As Metcash's employee-led resource group for First Nations people, ‘Jumbunna’ is comprised of many passionate team members who celebrate Indigenous culture and provide valuable education.🪃 Today, we introduce one of these incredible Jumbunna volunteers, Robbie-John Allison. Join us as we delve into Robbie's journey, discovering how his passion for Indigenous communities seamlessly extends into his role as State Account Manager at Campbells Wholesale. #PartofSomethingBigger #LifeatMetcash #Jumbunna #FirstNations
A big shoutout to our Metcash team members who, last week, volunteered to rolled up their sleeves and whip up snack packs and and sandwiches for St Vincent de Paul Society Australia’s Van Services. 🤝 Your efforts have fueled Vinnies' mobile outreach service, making a difference in local communities seven nights a week! 🚐💙 This Christmas, we're celebrating 12 incredible years of supporting Vinnies, and we couldn't be prouder. Here's to making the season brighter for Aussies in need!
We've got something very exciting to celebrate! 👩🏾👨 In recognition of our workplace gender equality initiatives, Metcash has 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 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.
IGA and Metcash have proudly partnered with the McGrath Foundation for 12 years. Yesterday, with the support of our friends at Unilever, Metcash team members dressed to the nines in their finest shades of pink to fundraise for McGrath Breast Care Nurses. Collaborative partnerships like these help us support local communities and wonderful charities like the McGrath Foundation. The essential work undertaken by the McGrath Foundation involves providing support to individuals battling breast cancer by deploying specialist Breast Care Nurses where they are needed across Australia. Funding is crucial to achieving their goal of having 250 McGrath Breast Care Nurses by 2025.
We're proud to share that we have released Metcash's Sustainability Report for 2023, showcasing our continued journey towards creating a sustainable future. Check out this video snapshot for the highlights from our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda. "The culmination of our expanded Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) agenda, together with the advancements made in our disclosures, saw Metcash achieve its highest ever result under the Dow Jones Sustainability Index’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment (international Food and Staples Retailing). Its assessment placed Metcash in the 87th percentile of the index, which is a substantial increase from the 69th percentile in the prior year." - Group CEO, Doug Jones Read the full message from Doug and the entire report here: https://www.metcash.com/sustainability/ #makeyourmark #lifeatmetcash #creatingasustainablefuture
