Inclusion & Diversity
Why Inclusion & Diversity is important to us
We want our employees to feel valued and empowered
We want to attract and retain the best talent for the future
Diversity of thought leads to better ideas, innovation and sustainable solutions
We greatly value our business and community relationships
We want to help foster leading practice in our supply chains
An inclusive culture enables superior business performance
Our Inclusion & Diversity Vision
We are committed to building an organization where Inclusion is a core leadership value, and where:
- Talented people of all backgrounds are welcome and differences are embraced
- Everyone has a fair and equal opportunity to develop and progress
- Our working environment supports people in being themselves and performing at their best
Inclusion
Inclusion is leveraging the diversity in our workforce to achieve full participation and optimum performance; it empowers differences rather than suppressing them. A culture that makes employees feel they belong – they feel safe, trusted and respected.
Diversity
Diversity is “…all the ways in which we are similar and all the ways in which we differ.” When we speak about diversity, we mean people of different backgrounds and people with different characteristics, including; age, disability, ethnicity or race, gender, religion and sexual orientation.
Inclusion
Inclusion first allows us to attract diverse talent and allows diverse voices to be heard. In practical terms, it is about creating an environment where everyone in the organization can be at their best.
It involves all of us working together to make a difference by creating an environment that values the different contributions a diverse workforce can bring.
An inclusive culture helps employees fulfill their personal objectives and maximize their potential irrespective of gender, race, creed, sexual orientation or disability.
