Our Diversity & Inclusion Journey

Our Diversity & Inclusion Journey

 

We set out our strategy in late 2019 and over 2020 developed a detailed plan to support implementing those actions. We know that building an even more diverse and inclusive culture is a journey and will take time. Our focus has been on education and awareness of the strategy, inclusive leadership training for all people managers, collective leadership accountability and sponsorship and engagement of employees through our D&I Working Group which we believe will strengthen our culture and impact on our roadmap for the years ahead.

We have identified key priority areas that are applicable to our business: gender balance, diversity of thought, under-represented groups, and generational diversity (age and tenure). We have also defined our strategic priorities in respect of inclusion to include fairness and respect, safety and openness and empowerment and growth. Together these priority areas are designed to drive an increased sense of value and belonging which is central to ensuring that we have the right culture in place – one which has diversity and inclusion as a key building block.

A key part of assuring the delivery of our D&I strategy is through our Diversity & Inclusion Working Group which was established during 2020. It is made up of a diverse group of individuals across all levels of the organisation.. The working group is critical to providing feedback, delivering on and driving focus areas, providing appropriate representation and challenge and also in raising awareness and education on the topic.

We are on an active journey of engaging and influencing throughout the organisation and we are committed to progressing our ambitions and objectives in this important area. Our journey is progressing, and we recognise that we have more to do to achieve our ambitions and strategic aims, building on the solid foundations of a workplace culture developed over 95 years. IPB is committed to further development. We have a clear view on the priority areas to drive progress and make our workplace a more diverse and inclusive environment for the benefit of all.