Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Schnitzer’s ERGs are open to all employees and aim to build a sense of belonging and deepen understanding of our shared purpose. Each ERG maintains an executive sponsor and steering committee to support the group’s administration, while members have the option to fill other leadership and administrative positions.
In fiscal 2022, approximately 10% of our employees were actively enrolled in at least one of our six ERGs and more than 1,200 employees participated in the many ERG events shown below.
2022 ERG Events & Activities
Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month
through a Town Hall meeting.
ERG: Hispanic
Mental Health
Virtual event focused on mental and physical health.
ERG: BUILD, PRIDE, Veterans
Black History Month
World-renowned artist and educator, Nashorme Lindo discussed her life experiences as a black artist and advocate.
ERG: Black Employee Network
Wounded Warrior Project
Deven Schei from the Wounded Warrior Project shared his story and offered ideas for employees to support military members, veterans, and their families.
ERG: Veterans
Women’s History Month
City Councilmember, Leslie Lewallen shared her perspective on the importance of setting clear boundaries while advancing professional goals.
ERG: Women@Schn
Juneteenth
Tacoma, WA Mayor Victoria Woodard discussed the newly established federal holiday, Juneteenth.
ERG: Black Employee Network
PRIDE
Three members of Schnitzer’s PRIDE ERG shared personal stories about cultivating relationships within the LGBTQ+ community.
ERG: PRIDE
Well-being
Women@Schn members discussed the impact of changes to reproductive rights in the U.S. after the Supreme Court issued their Dobbs v. Jackson ruling.
ERG: Women@Schn
