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Objective

This diversity policy affirms the commitment of Les Chats Gourmets Ltd. and its brand Local Market to fostering a professional and editorial environment that is:

  • Open to everyone, regardless of origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other personal characteristic.
  • Respectful of differences and encouraging the representation of all voices, both within our teams and in our content.

Scope

This policy applies to:

  • Our collaborators (employees, contractors, volunteers);
  • Our partners (producers, suppliers, technical service providers);
  • All content published on local-market.co (articles, interviews, visuals, social media).

Core Principles

Inclusion and Accessibility

  • Ensure equitable access to information and opportunities for all.
  • Make sure our website and documents are accessible (formatting, plain language, compatibility with assistive technologies).

Non-Discrimination

  • Reject any form of direct or indirect discrimination in recruitment, partner selection, and content publishing.
  • Apply the same evaluation criteria based on skills and quality, without bias.

Representation

  • Give voice and visibility to a wide variety of profiles: rural small-scale producers, urban entrepreneurs, young innovators, experienced artisans, etc.
  • Reflect the diversity of local actors (gender, geographic origin, business size, practices).

Respect and Kindness

  • Foster a culture of constructive dialogue and mutual respect.
  • Treat every comment or contribution with courtesy, even in cases of disagreement.

Concrete Actions

In Recruitment and Partnerships

  • Promote diversity in applications (share job offers on a variety of channels).
  • Include a non-discrimination clause in our service agreements.

In Content Creation

  • Train our writers in inclusive writing (avoid stereotypes, use gender-neutral language).
  • Implement an editorial guide for fair representation of genders and cultures.
  • Regularly seek feedback from readers of diverse backgrounds to adjust our approach.

Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed annually to ensure its relevance and effectiveness.
Any updates will be published on local-market.co with the date of modification.

For any questions or suggestions regarding this diversity policy, please contact us at: oc.tekram-lacol@tcatnoc.