Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At Grainger, we believe that the sum of our individual differences makes our business stronger, our teams more innovative and makes Grainger a great place to work. That’s why we’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members can feel safe, valued and encouraged to voice their opinions.​ We recognize and respect the inherent dignity and equal rights of all individuals, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. 

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience for all. This includes providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout our hiring process as well as throughout the course of employment. Each candidate’s access needs vary, and what is accessible for one candidate may not be accessible for all. If you need assistance or an accommodation, please inform your recruiter to discuss your needs. 

CEO Commitment

Read our CEO's commitment to building an inclusive workplace and fostering a sense of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Attracting Top Talent

We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds and experiences to help strengthen our culture and advance our business. See what our team members say makes Grainger a Great Place to Work.

Driving Equity

Read our ESG Report to see how we actively monitor our systems and processes to promote equity and fairness.

Business Resource Groups

Our Business Resource Groups (BRGs) play a central role in advancing diversity, equity and inclusion at Grainger. These team member communities move us forward by building meaningful connections among our team members, raising awareness and education, developing our talent through professional growth opportunities, and making an impact within our communities.

Community Investment

Our community investments reflect the core of our business, and our commitments are driven by where our resources can be most impactful. Our approach to community investment includes supporting disaster resilience and relief, advancing the emerging workforce and empowering our communities. ​

Visit our Environmental, Social & Governance page to learn more about how we give back to our communities throughout Canada.

Canadian Red Cross

Grainger is a long-time partner of the Red Cross Disaster Relief Alliance providing financial support to aid in disaster recovery efforts including pre-positioning supplies in high-risk areas, training community-based disaster volunteers, and enhancing systems to ensure they can deliver high-quality and timely assistance that people depend on when disaster strikes.

Skills Ontario

Grainger partners with Skills Ontario to support their commitment to building Ontario’s skilled trades and technologies workforce through financial and in-kind support.

Indspire

In 2021, we announced a five-year partnership with Indspire’s Building Brighter Futures program to provide financial support in the form of bursaries to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students for full- and part-time studies in college, university, skilled trades, apprenticeships and technology programs.