Stantec protects its employees against viewpoint discrimination and has not publicly canceled business relationships based on views or beliefs. The company hosts unconscious bias training for its employees, though it is unclear if it is required. Stantec supports diversity over merit in its business structure, including its supply chain. The company supports DEI within its business practices, employing a Chief People and Inclusion Officer and hosting an Inclusion & Diversity Council. Stantec signed The Declaration of Amsterdam which advocates "for collaboration between employers and LGBTIQ+ employees to realize mutually beneficial improvements" for LGBTQ employees. The company’s CEO, Gord Johnston, signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge, which includes a commitment to promote DEI through bias education training in the workplace. Stantec awards $200,000 through its Equity & Diversity Scholarship. In 2020, Stantec awarded $2,500 of this scholarship fund to two LGBTQ2+ students who plan on pursuing STEM in their post-secondary educations. Stantec also partnered with the Building Equality LGBTQ+ Construction Working Group in 2022. Stantec partners with multiple LGBTQ groups including Stonewall, OK2BME, Pride at Work, and Rainbow Tick. For these reasons, Stantec receives a Medium Risk rating.