Celebrating a culture of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
- Americold Proud Week 2025 at APAC
From July 14th to 18th, Americold sites worldwide celebrated our people, culture, and the 'Americold way' that defines us today.
In the APAC region, our 20 sites prepared a month in advance for a week-long celebration, Americold Proud Week, tailored to each location. Team Leaders decorated notice boards and office hallways with motivational quotes, inspiring team members to be confident and at their best while planning an exciting week for their teams.
When the week arrived, festivities erupted across all sites. Activities ranged from dressing in cultural attire to wearing sports team jerseys, enjoying BBQs and favorite fast foods to home-cooked multicultural feasts, and participating in fun games like basketball and raffles for the team to coloring competitions for employees' kids. There was something for everyone to enjoy, all with heartfelt appreciation for our Associates and their contributions.
Our Associates eagerly anticipate these festivities as a key part of the Americold way. During the festivities, they share photos, videos, and details on Americold's internal social channel for the wider team to enjoy and cheer along.
A pivotal activity during this week when team members share their "Americold iBelong Story". Staff and employees, from long-term veterans to recent hires, share their experiences and what makes them feel at home at Americold. Leaders take this opportunity to share Americold's values and reiterate the company's commitment to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all Associates.
Here are a few of the 130+ iBelong stories shared during Americold Proud Week this year:
"After 30 years with Americold, I've witnessed our cold storage warehouses grow and evolve, but one thing has remained constant: an incredible sense of team. I have also grown and evolved by being entrusted with meaningful projects, and my ideas are genuinely heard. I know I belong here because Americold is a place where I, along with all my Americold friends, are truly valued for who we are." – Greg Hogarth, Director of Operations, Australia
"Americold is a place where hard work is truly recognised. Over the last three and a half years, I’ve had the opportunity to develop from the warehouse floor into a more office-based role, with support every step of the way. The culture here encourages you to grow, and I’m proud to be a part of a team that values both diversity and dedication." – Gemini Eparaima, Team Member, New Zealand
"My Americold journey started over 14 years ago and I am still here because of all the support that I have received from colleagues and managers. Americold promotes a positive and supportive work environment where employees feel valued, respected, and connected. This has helped me become the leader I am today." – Chimera Edwards, Operations Manager, New Zealand
"Over the past two years, I have felt a strong sense of belonging from the very first day. Everyone motivates each other to present their true selves at work. I take great pride in being part of an organisation that upholds values that establish a foundation for employees to cultivate trust and relationships with their peers. This environment has helped me grow within the organisation." – Ramandeep Gabbi, Manager – Maintenance & Reliability APAC
Check out our page on LinkedIn and Facebook for more iBelong stories featured from around the globe!
"Our Associates are our biggest asset at Americold, and as an organisation, at every level, we strive to ensure our Associates know and feel valued, included, and supported in their personal growth, career journeys, and human belonging. We embrace the benefits of emotional and cultural intelligence, and the myriad of knowledge and skills that our diverse team of Associates bring to our Americold culture, which fuels our capabilities today and catapults our capabilities for the journey ahead," says Nick Murphy, Vice President – Human Resources APAC.
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