Niik Steel Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy

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At Niik, we recognize the fundamental importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and strive to ensure that they are upheld and promoted in our operations. We believe equity, diversity, and inclusion foster cooperation and growth, leading to stronger, healthier communities and business environments. 

We define diversity as the differences and variety in our individual cultural backgrounds, identities, knowledge, and skills. By fostering diversity in the workplace, we create opportunities to learn from one another and strengthen solidarity between employees.  

By fostering inclusion, we celebrate the differences that define us and work towards eliminating discrimination in the work environment. Niik Steel condemns discrimination based on an individual’s race, ancestry, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability alongside the guidelines set forth in the Canadian Human Rights Act.

By fostering diversity and inclusion, we aim to not only create an equal workplace but an equitable workplace as well. While equality is defined as providing every individual in a group the exact same resources and opportunities, equity is providing different resources and access to opportunities based on that person’s specific needs. Because every person is unique, the circumstances that prevent us from equal access to resources and opportunities will be unique as well. That is why we aim to create a workplace where each person is supported and equipped with the necessary resources to allow them to excel in their given role. 

Our own core values of novelty, integrity, innovation, and knowledge are rooted in these fundamental principles. In doing so, we ensure that DE&I principles and practices are incorporated into every step of our operations. The following principles guide our company's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy:

• Respect for every person.
• Commitment to creating a safe, healthy, and inclusive work environment.
• Recognition of the ongoing nature of DE&I and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our company's diversity, equity, and inclusion policy ensure that our workplace policies and practices are consistent with human rights principles and values:

• To pursue diversity, equity, and inclusion in our recruitment, retention, and promotion practices. 
• To be conscious of our biases and provide training and education to all employees on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• To promote the active recruitment and participation of underrepresented groups in the steel and construction industry. 
• To incorporate the voices and knowledge of First Nations groups on which our fabrication facility and project sites are located. 
• To establish a nonpartisan system for addressing incidents of discrimination and harassment.
• To create an environment where employees feel comfortable freely addressing incidents of discrimination, harassment, and bullying without fear.
• To regularly review and evaluate our policies and practices, ensuring they are effective and responsive to our DE&I needs.

                                                                                    Through Diversity, we pursue Knowledge.

                                                                                  Through Equity, we strengthen our Integrity.

                                                                                     Through Inclusion, we drive Innovation.

                                                                                                     Together, we are Niik.