Diversity, Equity & Inclusion : Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)

People Are Our Priority

At Dollar Tree, Inc., our primary goal is to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where our individual differences are respected and appreciated. We also believe in implementing policies and partnering with organizations and vendors that ensure equitable and ethical treatment and support of all people. We’ve established a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Executive Council, comprised of a diverse group of senior leaders from each division of the company, to advocate for strategies that promote and embrace diversity, ensure fair treatment, and enable everyone to feel welcome and have equal access to opportunities and resources. Our DEI Executive Council works to build and maintain an inclusive environment at Dollar Tree, Inc. and in the communities we serve through our Allyship Guide and representing employee resource groups, such as the Champions of Women and Pride, that work together to help our employees and their allies better support one another.

Creating a More Equitable and Inclusive Company Culture

Diversity makes us a better organization. Having a diverse team allows us to better connect with each other, our customers, and our community. That’s why our goal is to create an inclusive environment and diverse workforce where our individual differences are understood, respected, and appreciated.

Our DEI programs and initiatives are focused on providing our associates with career growth opportunities in a safe, positive, and professional work environment. We are working hard to attract and recruit a more diverse talent network and retain current associates by providing advancement and promotion opportunities. We believe this will increase overall associate satisfaction, while also increasing our organization’s ability to positively impact the communities we serve — many communities where the effects of systemic racism are inescapable.

Associate DEI Training and Education

Dollar Tree, Inc. is providing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training for employees that promotes an open, company-wide conversation about systemic racism, unconscious biases, and preventing racial profiling. We also reinforce our DEI values through posters, live presentations, and educational materials such as our Allyship Guide that educates associates on racism, helping them identify ways to take action and understand what it truly means to be an ally to underrepresented groups.

Partnering with Historically Black Colleges & Universities

Dollar Tree, Inc. has partnered with local Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to provide scholarships, internships, and on-campus events to create awareness of career opportunities within our organization. We aim to showcase our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives and increase diversity in our talent network.

Our Associates Embrace and Celebrate Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Dollar Tree, Inc. Celebrates Pride Month

The Company celebrated the LGBTQ+ community on June 22 at the SSC. Associates wore ribbons and Pride colors, and booths were set up by local organizations for associates to visit and learn more about the important services they provide to the LGBTQ+ community. SSC associates also presented a panel discussion to share their experiences and allyship of the LGBTQ+ community to increase awareness and understanding of the community in the workplace.

“I Have a Dream” Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Executive Council hosted the celebration on January 17. A free continental breakfast was provided for SSC and Distribution Center 1 associates and five showings of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous “I Have a Dream” and “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speeches were shown in the SSC auditorium where associates had the opportunity to view the iconic speeches based on their schedules.

International Women's Day Celebration

We observed International Women's Day on March 8 celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year’s campaign theme was #BreaktheBias focusing on breaking the bias in our communities and workplaces by recognizing gender bias, discrimination, and stereotyping every time we see it. Associates wore ribbons and the color purple, and attended a Rock Stars of Retail Roundtable Discussion where female associates discussed their careers and achievements.

Diversity by the Numbers

Donut chart shows the gender and ethnicity diversity of Dollar Tree, Inc.’s workforce in fiscal year 2021, described in detail below

_{This chart reflects the demographics of Dollar Tree and Family Dollar’s U.S. workforce in fiscal year 2021. It does not necessarily add up to 100% because it excludes “no response,” or because of rounding.}

Race	Percentage
American Indian / Alaska Native	1.2%
White	44.8%
Asian	1.4%
Black	29%
Hispanic	20.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	.3%
Other Response	2.9%

Gender	Percentage
Female	67.8%
Male	32.3%

Ensuring Fair and Ethical Labor

Dollar Tree and Family Dollar respect the human rights and dignity of all people and are committed to the fair and ethical treatment of all workers, not only in our retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate offices, but also in our international supply chain. We have a number of internal policies in place for our associates, and we will not conduct business with factories that do not respect basic human rights. In addition, we require all vendors to comply with our Code of Vendor Conduct and partner with independent third-party organizations that conduct social compliance audits of new and existing direct-import vendor facilities. We are dedicated to the elimination of forced labor, child labor, and discrimination in employment of any kind.

Ethical and Social Policies

At Dollar Tree, Inc., we are committed to providing our customers with products that are ethically sourced, safe, and reliable. We take the time to ensure our organization and the vendors and manufacturers we do business with prevent instances of slavery and human trafficking, and we abide by the laws surrounding internationally recognized human rights. We’ve implemented a number of policies to ensure our team is treated well and the labor that goes into the products we sell is ethical.

Our Human Rights Policy

This policy demonstrates our commitment to respecting the human rights and dignity of all workers, domestic and international, throughout our supply chain and in our retail stores, distribution centers, and store support center.

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Our Code of Vendor Conduct

This policy demonstrates our commitment to ensuring that every link in our supply chain understands and agrees to abide by our expectations with respect to product safety and quality, ethical and socially responsible sourcing, and compliance with all applicable laws.

View Our Code of Vendor Conduct

Code of Ethics

This code promotes honest and ethical conduct; accurate disclosures in public reports, documents, and communications; compliance with all applicable laws; and the protection of Company assets.

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California Transparency in Supply Chain Act

This act requires all large retailers and manufacturers to inform consumers of their efforts to prevent slavery and human trafficking in their direct supply chain.

View Our California Transparency in Supply Chain Act

2023 Environmental and Social Sustainability Update

This years’ update differs from prior reports because we are currently working to develop our full environmental and social sustainability strategy, which will be released later this year. This 2023 report focuses on two important topics, our people and the climate. Within these chapters you will find updates including our first Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report as well as summaries of our racial equity assessments. We also share details on our exciting new commitment to set a science-based Net Zero emissions target.

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Creating a Culture of Inclusion