OUR COMMITMENT
TO SUSTAINABILITY

WE CARE ABOUT OUR EMPLOYEES

Our employees are at the heart of Polaris. As a company where we have each others' backs, we foster a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. We invest in their professional development, offering continuous learning and career advancement opportunities. Our team's health and wellbeing are paramount as we promote work-life balance and occupational safety. Across all levels of our organization, we celebrate diversity and promote equitability for everyone. By valuing and empowering all employees, we create a positive, productive and sustainable company culture.

Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Belonging (DEIB)
We recognize that a strong DEIB strategy is essential for fostering an environment where every individual can thrive. By embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into our company culture, we foster a workplace where employees feel valued and respected. This inclusive environment leads to higher employee engagement, better decision-making, and a more adaptable workforce, ultimately contributing to our company's overall success. We built and manage our DEIB strategy around the following principles, which guide our efforts to set goals, provide training, and continually seek feedback to enhance our practices.

Diversity — We ensure our workforce reflects a wide range of backgrounds by implementing hiring practices that do not discriminate based on age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion, or other characteristics.

Equity — We strive to create a fair and balanced workplace for all employees. This involves actively working to eliminate unconscious bias and ensure no groups are underrepresented, thereby providing equal opportunities for everyone.

Inclusion — We focus on cultivating an environment where everyone feels welcome, and open communication is encouraged. An inclusive culture is key to enabling all employees to thrive and contribute fully. As one recent step toward a more welcoming environment for all, we installed an all-gender washroom at our facility.

Belonging — We aim to foster a sense of community and acceptance within our company. When our diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies are effectively put into practice, they create an atmosphere where every employee feels they belong.

Beyond our workplace, we are committed to reconciliation with Indigenous communities. In alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action #92, we have partnered with the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund to support cultural understanding between Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations and improve the lives of Indigenous people in Canada. We also partner with TELUS Environmental Solutions each year to support post-wildfire reforestation in areas where Indigenous communities live, an initiative that combines environmental restoration with economic opportunity, as the planting projects employ local community members.

Gender Equality
As a company founded by a woman and operating in a male-dominant sector, we are committed to gender equality and empowering women at every stage of our operations. With more than 50% of women in leadership roles, we support equal opportunities for women including pay equity, and access to the resources needed to thrive professionally. To extend our commitment further, we became a signatory of the United Nations' Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs).

We also proudly sponsor the Geri Cox Allyship Excellence Award, presented by the Women's Trucking Federation of Canada, which celebrates male allies who have taken intentional, positive action to advance the inclusion of women in trucking, named in honour of Geri Cox, founder of Polaris and a trailblazer for gender equity in the industry.

In 2025, Polaris was named one of 14 inaugural signatories to the Women's Leadership Accord, an initiative launched by Trucking HR Canada in partnership with the Women's Trucking Federation of Canada and Women and Gender Equality Canada, recognizing employers with demonstrated practices in recruiting, retaining and supporting women in the transportation sector.

Inside our organization, we launched the Polaris Women's League, a program created by women, for women, offering a space where Polaris women can come together, share their experiences and uplift one another through quarterly gatherings, guest sessions and employee-driven activities.

Training and Career Development
We are deeply committed to the career and skills development of our employees. To improve the quality of work of our employees and support their career growth, we offer professional development opportunities through post-secondary and professional institutions to enhance staff capabilities.

Additionally, we run the Larry Cox Academy, a 15-month program where participants rotate through different departments, achieving goals within Polaris' functional areas. Participants are also required to complete advanced leadership and professional development training as part of the program, further enhancing their communication, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Graduates of this program will be placed in a role based on their input and area of excellence.

Another program we run for career development is the Polaris Leadership Program, which aims at nurturing the skills and capacities of our emerging and aspiring leaders. Through various courses on leading online platforms, we provide them with valuable training opportunities to enhance their professional growth and capabilities, empowering them to excel in their current and future roles.