Equal Opportunity Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

It is the policy of Stirling EVP Ltd to afford all employees and applicants equal opportunity for employment and advancement based on individual qualifications and the overall essential functions of the job, without regard to factors unrelated to job performance such as marital or parental status, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, gender, or disability (unrelated to job performance).

To this end, we endeavor to select, place, train and promote the best qualified individuals based upon job-related factors such as ability, work quality, attitude and experience. This policy applies to all Stirling EVP Ltd employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training, compensation and benefits.

Stirling EVP Ltd endeavours to provide equal employment opportunities to otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities, which includes providing reasonable accommodations to the extent practicable. In general, it is an employee's responsibility to notify Stirling EVP Ltd of the need for an accommodation. If an employee communicates to his or her supervisor that an accommodation is required, the supervisor may ask the employee for input about the type of accommodation necessary, or the functional limitations caused by the disability.

All employees whose duties encompass recruiting and employment will continue to review regularly the implementation of policy and relevant practices to assure that equal employment opportunity based on valid job requirements is being actively observed.

In keeping with Stirling EVP Ltd's values, this policy outlines the company's commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce, and doing business with diverse suppliers.

Diversity embodies all the differences - life experiences, work experiences, perspectives, cultures, ethnicity, gender, age and other aspects of life - that make us unique individuals. Inclusion entails building an environment where employee differences are valued, employees are empowered.

An inclusive environment encourages all employees to contribute their unique perspectives and capabilities, and fully engages a diverse workforce. Inclusion creates the environment where "every employee can start each day with a sense of purpose and end each day with a sense of accomplishment."

Additionally, Stirling EVP Ltd supports the win-win relationships that a strong supplier diversity program fosters within the communities we serve.