Element recognized in the Report on Business Magazine “Women Lead Here” list for the second time in a row
March 31, 2025
The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine continues to recognize the companies that are leading executive gender diversity through its annual Women Lead Here benchmark.
For the second consecutive year, Element has been honoured in The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business magazine “Women Lead Here” benchmark, joining an elite group of just 93 companies driving executive gender diversity in Canada. This benchmark assesses over 500 public companies with annual revenues above $50 million, evaluating key metrics such as the representation of women in top-tier executive roles.
The goal is to benchmark female representation in Canadian executive leadership, spotlighting businesses leading the charge in executive gender parity, and inspire action toward equitable leadership across industries.
Progress Toward Gender Parity
At Element, fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) is woven into the fabric of our organization. It’s pivotal to our Values, the first of which is to always be a force for good. -. Here are just a few ways we’re making an impact:
- Appointing Laura Dottori-Attanasio as the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer in 2023.
- Appointing Kathleen Taylor to the role of Chair for Element Fleet Management’s Board of Directors.
- Nominated Tracey McVicar to stand for election to Element Board of Directors in 2025
- Reporting 60% of women as part of our Board of Directors, while 20% is racially and/or ethnically diverse backgrounds.
Empowering Women Across All Leadership Levels
We believe in creating pathways for women to thrive at every stage in their careers. From identifying high-potential female leaders to providing resources for their growth, our initiatives aim to ensure ongoing engagement, development, and progression.
Here’s how we’re fostering progress:
- Supporting our Women’s Business Resource Group and Elevate Her Intersection Network for women of all career levels who aspire to grow and advance within Element through networking, professional development and mentoring.
- Offering women and racially and/or ethnically diverse employees professional development and leadership engagement opportunities, including the McKinsey Connected Leaders Academies, which spans early career, mid-career, and executive levels to provide leaderships skills, networking, and sponsorship opportunities and engagement; and Platinum LearnX Award winning Green Light Emerging Leadership Program for Women, providing leadership development tools, resources and workshop sessions to cultivate a pipeline of skilled and confident women ready to take on leadership roles within our organization.
Achieving Pay Equity
We’re proud to report pay parity globally. Women at Element earn 99% of what men receive, and we’ve achieved consistent pay equity for racially and/or ethnically diverse team members. Fair and equitable compensation continues to be a key focus as we grow together.
Leading with Purpose
At Element, our progress reflects more than numbers; it’s about creating a culture where every team member feels seen, valued, and empowered to thrive. We’re proud to be recognized on the "Women Lead Here" list and committed to driving continued impact across our organization.
