We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities to, and fair treatment of, all our Employees, and to creating an inclusive workforce.

Truly Inclusive and Stronger Together are two of our values. Fostering an inclusive culture, where every Employee feels a sense of empowerment and belonging is crucial to our success. We respect and celebrate each other’s differences, and value what makes each of us unique.

We must treat colleagues as we expect to be treated, respect their characteristics and opinions, and not practise any form of unlawful discrimination.

Discrimination can include (but is not limited to) allowing race, ethnicity, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, class, religion, politics, marital status, pregnancy status, union membership, smoking habits, or any other characteristic protected by law to influence our judgment when it comes to the recruitment, development, advancement, or exit of any Employee.

This reflects our support for ILO Convention 111 which sets out fundamental principles concerning the elimination of discrimination in the workplace.
To foster transparency and to hold ourselves accountable, we publish an Annual Inclusion Report which details our commitment and focused efforts to improve our culture of inclusion, and includes our gender and ethnicity pay reporting.

All aspects of harassment and bullying are completely unacceptable. We are committed to removing any such actions or behaviours from the workplace.

Harassment (including sexual harassment) and bullying include, but are not limited to, any form of verbal, non-verbal, and physical behaviour, which is abusive, humiliating, or intimidating.

If we witness or experience such behaviour, or behaviour that is unacceptable in any other way, we should report it. We seek to provide a climate of confidence where Employees can raise issues, and we aim for a swift resolution to the satisfaction of all concerned.

Employees can raise issues through local grievance procedures or Group Speak Up channels.

We are committed to providing remuneration that is fair, clear, and equitable.

Group Companies must comply with all minimum wage legislation, and our strategy is for reward levels to be competitive within the local area.

We are committed to supporting flexible working for our Employees.

Group Companies must comply with all applicable working time laws, taking account of any legally mandated maximum working hours requirements.