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JTI awarded global equality standard once again

First achieved in 2021, this prestigious certification from Ernst and Young (EY) underscores our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. But wait, there’s more! This year’s assessment shows a significant improvement in making JTI more inclusive, compared to 2021.

National Equality Standard awarded – recognising our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

South Wales Police has become just the second UK police force to achieve National Equality Standard (NES) certification – marking it as a leader in developing inclusive workplaces.

WSP awarded National Equality Standard following in-depth assessment

WSP, the engineering and professional services consultancy, has been accredited with the National Equality Standard (NES), a Government-backed UK standard for equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), it announced today.

Greggs secures coveted diversity and inclusion award as judges commend commitment to learning and development

Tyneside bakery chain Greggs has won an award that recognises its work in diversity and inclusion.

Grainger achieves National Equality Standard accreditation

The achievement for Grainger reflects its commitment to ED&I and its ‘people first’ strategy that it aims to adopt across the business.

Shaw Trust has received the National Equality Standard (NES) accreditation for a second time

The assessment bar has been raised since our initial assessment, so we’re thrilled to have achieved an even better outcome with 32 competencies rated green and three amber. This is an improvement on the 29 green and six amber given in 2021.

JTI becomes one of the first multinational companies to receive EY’s new Global Equality Standard

JTI is one of the first companies in the world to receive EY’s new Global Equality Standard (GES) certificate, achieving several of the highest assessment scores possible on equal opportunities and equal pay.

Lendlease becomes only second industry firm to hit equality standard

The standard is independently assessed by professional services firm EY and supported by the Home Office, business group the CBI and the Equality and Human Rights Commission.

A question of equality

“What are the best companies in the world doing?” This was the question CBRE asked when it set out to measure how far it had come in its drive to ensure diversity and inclusion become embedded in its culture.

Business, not government, is taking the lead on diversity

Businesses can significantly increase the work we do to fix society’s problems, which are often created and neglected by governments. We no longer necessarily do this out of a sense of social conscience or guilt.

Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters is proud to be recognized by some of the most important and influential publications and organizations around the world.

The Big Idea

EDF Energy has become the first energy company to achieve the National Equality Standard Award.

CBRE achieves National Equality Standard in property advisor first

Following a robust assessment process, CBRE UK Ltd., the world’s leading real estate advisor has been awarded the National Equality Standard (NES). CBRE is the first property services provider to achieve this accolade and the 22nd UK company overall.

The independent

Business, not government, is taking the lead on diversity.

A question of equality – Julia Chaill talks to CBRE director David Hitchcock

Julia Cahill talks to CBRE director David Hitchcock and NES chief executive Arun Batra about the National Equality Standard and why it matters.