IWD is a specific day dedicated to the advancement of women worldwide. Marked by millions of people on March 8, IWD celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender equality. IWD 2025 campaign theme is #AccelerateAction.
Buckland is proud to celebrate International Women’s Day as a registered Women-Owned business. With certifications from WEConnect International and WBE Canada, Buckland is part of a “global network that connects Women-Owned businesses to qualified buyers around the world and helps them succeed in global value chains.” (WeConnect International)
Not only is Buckland a Women-Owned company, but we are also a women-led company. Women are leading and shaping our direction at the Buckland Group of Companies including:
- Board of Directors – comprised of 80% women
- C-level – women-led by our CEO Kelley Zylstra and C-Suite comprised of 40% women
- Director leadership team – comprised of 72% women
Large corporations understand the value of ensuring that minority suppliers are given an equal chance as their peers and create targets for supporting diverse companies such as Women-Owned businesses. These companies also know that customers’ core values play an important role in their purchasing decisions and that increasingly savvy customers want to see that they are supporting ethical companies who support causes such as furthering gender parity. Buckland is proud to be Women-Owned and provide this distinct advantage to our customers as a diverse supplier.
If you’re interested in learning more about the Buckland Advantage and making supplier diversity work for you, contact our team. Additionally, if you’re interested in joining a team committed to gender parity, check out our website Careers section for current opportunities.
Happy International Women’s Day!