The Company's initiatives are supported by its
core values, integrating its caring culture with its
commitment to its associates, customers, community, and
environment.
TORONTO, Aug. 25,
2023 /CNW/ - Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc.
("Sleep Country" or the "Company") (TSX: ZZZ) Canada's leading
specialty sleep retailer is pleased to release its second annual
ESG report for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. In
this ESG report, Sleep Country offers an overview of its progress
and performance identifying how the Company continues to drive
positive, sustainable change, while measuring its impact.
"Building further on what we have been doing since Sleep
Country's inception, our approach to ESG is truly woven into the
fabric of who we are. Our strategy looks at the decisions we make
today to ensure we do our part to build a better tomorrow. In the
past year, our talented team continued to focus on fostering a
diverse and caring culture, while prioritizing our community and
environmental impact. We collaborated with other organizations to
implement innovative solutions to reduce our carbon footprint while
supporting our communities with various donations including
providing sleep essentials for some of our nation's most vulnerable
people," said Stewart Schaefer,
President and Chief Executive Officer, Sleep Country. "As we look
ahead, we remain committed to our vision of improving well-being
for all. We are passionate about what we do and we will continue
our journey to help awaken Canadians to the power of sleep."
"The entire Sleep Country team is dedicated to executing our
multiple ESG initiatives including driving product and channel
innovations, implementing a multi-pronged recycling and donation
program, and championing transparency and ethical governance. The
execution of our ESG strategy is our commitment to our stakeholders
to provide high quality, ethically sourced, sleep solutions that
enhance our customers' lives," said Craig De Pratto, Chief Financial Officer, and
ESG executive sponsor, Sleep Country.
Sleep Country's 2022 ESG highlights include:
Social Responsibility:
- 48.0% of our senior leadership team are women
- 23.0% of our senior leadership team are visible minorities
- $904,000 worth of sleep
accessories donated to various organizations, including to those
displaced by the war in Ukraine
- $308,000 in cash donations to
various organizations, including the Canadian Mental Health
Association (CMHA)
- Expanded wellness benefits for employees to include family
leave top-up and supplementary parental leave
- Over 1.1 million in-person touchpoints created for our
customers, served by our 1,100+ sleep experts
Environmental
Sustainability:
- Over 158,000 mattresses diverted from landfill through
donations or recycling
- 75.0% of all Sleep Country retail locations updated with
AI-enabled thermostats to increase efficiency and reduce
emissions
Governance:
- 100.0% suppliers and strategic partners have signed our
Supplier Code of Conduct
To view Sleep Country's full 2022 ESG Report, click here.
About Sleep Country
Sleep Country is Canada's leading specialty sleep retailer with
a purpose to transform lives by awakening Canadians to the power of
sleep. Sleep Country operates under the retailer banners Sleep
Country Canada, Dormez-vous, Endy, Silk & Snow, Hush, and most
recently acquired, Casper Canada.
The Company has omnichannel and eCommerce operations, including 295
corporate-owned stores and 19 warehouses across Canada. Recognized
as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures in 2022 by
Waterstone Human Capital, Sleep Country is committed to building a
company culture of inclusion and diversity where differences are
embraced and valued. The Company actively invests in its sleep
ecosystem, innovative products, world-class customer experience,
communities, and its people. For more information about Sleep
Country, please visit ir.sleepcountry.ca.
SOURCE Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. Investor Relations