Welcome To The National Equality Standard
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INTRODUCTION
The National Equality Standard (NES) is the UK’s leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) standard which was developed, in 2012, in partnership with the UK Government and CBI in collaboration with 20 public and private sector organisations. Over 400 organisations have benefited from a rigorous assessment against the competencies in the NES framework.
The NES provides recommendations supplemented by an action plan, based on an unrivalled repository of best practice which details how to ensure full compliance against the nine legal protected characteristics, to meeting the requirements of an evolving landscape and broader considerations including social mobility and culture. The NES has transformed the DE&I landscape as certification is only guaranteed to those organisations who demonstrate the highest levels of DE&I proficiency.
The benefits
Developing your organisational approach to DE&I has the potential to positively influence your business in following key aspects:
Review and align your talent processes in a way that actively delivers on your DE&I aspirations and empowers the communities in which you operate
DE&I related legislation is increasing at home and overseas; whether it is pay gap, Board composition or culture reporting, organisations are required to disclose more than ever before in order to secure their license to operate. Investors and asset managers are also raising expectations of higher DE&I as an indicator of effective governance and corporate stewardship.
Assess your social impact and sustainability efforts, going beyond regulatory obligations to use your brand and purchasing power as a force for sustainable good
Value Creation
