Inclusion & diversity
We know that a diverse company, where everyone feels able to bring their whole selves to work, is a stronger company. At Cenovus, we embrace diversity of thought, experience and background to make better business decisions and believe that through inclusion and diversity we have the ability to solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions. That’s why we’ve established ambitious inclusion & diversity targets for our business.
Our inclusion & diversity targets and progress
women in leadership roles1
to 30%
by year-end 2030.
Base year 2019
24%
2022
25%
2022 KEY INITIATIVES
- Completed our first organizational health survey as a combined company in the fourth quarter of 2022, which helps us understand the female experience and identifies any gaps.
- Continued to support our growing employee inclusion & diversity networks.
- Launched a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) scholarship program, with a strong percentage (51%) of female recipients.
- Shared updated inclusion & diversity strategy with the Human Resources and Compensation (HRCC) Committee of Cenovus’s Board of Directors. The strategy includes plans to enhance attraction and retention of females by reviewing HR programs, assessing recruitment technologies, providing tools and training to leaders and exploring new partnerships with female-focused organizations to ensure we have an unbiased, equitable and progressive workplace.
On track
2022 KEY INITIATIVES
Conducted voluntary survey in the fourth quarter of 2022, with approximately 52% completion rate in Canada, 48% in United States, as of the second quarter of 2023.
2022
36%
2022 KEY INITIATIVES
In the fourth quarter, announced the appointment of Melanie Little to the Board, effective Jan 1, 2023, which increased midstream expertise on our Board while also achieving our target.
1 Leadership roles include Team Lead/Coordinator/Supervisor positions or above.
2 Designated groups are defined as women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
Learn more
- Our inclusion & diversity targets and progress in our ESG report.
- Learn how Cenovus activities are contributing positively to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- For complete details about Cenovus’s overall approach to sustainability, and our targets and performance, see our latest ESG report.
- Apply to work at Cenovus today.
Our people stories
Inclusion & diversity networks
We have built a charter and governance framework for staff who would like to start an employee resource network and have five main networks that help us live our values. These networks are voluntary, employee-led and executive-sponsored groups that increase awareness and influence practices and programs to enhance the experience of all staff – whether they identify with the specific demographic or are allies.
enABLE@Cenovus focuses on promoting education, awareness and understanding for staff who have, or who are supporting individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
Fusion@Cenovus aims to bridge cultural gaps by leveraging the unique perspectives and skills of all staff and promoting cultural awareness and understanding to break down barriers.
Indigenous Community Sharing Circle (ICSC@Cenovus) welcomes both Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff and strives to create a supportive environment where staff can gather, engage and be empowered to achieve personal, career and community goals.
PRIDE@CVE provides education on LGBTQ+ challenges and opportunities in the workplace while promoting a safe and positive environment for all staff.
Stronger Together with Women@CVE encourages all genders to forge strategic connections and develop themselves.