Leading by example
Laurentis believes that, as an energy leader, part of its mission is to improve the communities in which it operates. This means acknowledging the past harms done to Indigenous Peoples and working in partnership towards reconciliation.
The pillars of Laurentis’s Reconciliation Action Plan
In 2024, Laurentis presented a Reconciliation Action Plan to create meaningful impacts through strengthened relationships, economic development, and promoting Indigenous inclusion in the workforce.
Governance
Establishing performance metrics and reporting structure, creating Indigenous relations policies, and issuing leadership statements to ensure company-wide adherence.
Education
Teaching Indigenous cultural awareness, internally and externally promoting actions towards reconciliation, employee learning spaces, an Indigenous awareness month, and special events.
Employment
Review hiring practices and develop Indigenous recruitment and advancement policies, including a mentorship program to support Indigenous employees.
Community and economic engagement
Develop a supplier diversity policy to support Indigenous business, build an Indigenous supplier database, and engage with and donate to Indigenous charities.
Health and wellness
Include Indigenous employees in review of work and safety policies, research an Elders in residence program, and provide trauma support for Indigenous employees in response to events.