Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for our employees
We are committed to a long-term plan to ensure we are a fully equitable organisation.
Our efforts are built around inclusion and ensuring that all our employees feel valued and respected, reinforcing the importance of creating opportunities for all.
Our Strategy
Key Successes
INCLUSIVE CULTURE
Enable all colleagues at the PRI to feel respected and valued, actively participating in building an inclusive culture.
Key success
- Strategy and objectives confirmed with the Executive Team and the Board
- Inclusion training programme focused on allyship rolled out for all employees
- Launch of our DEI Working Group and other employee-led networks
STRONG GOVERNANCE
Build the structures, policies and processes to embed accountability for creating an inclusive culture across the organisation.
Key success
- Review of existing policy language and gaps analysis for other policies completed, with a roll out of new menopause support policy and enhanced family leave policies
- Redesign of our recruitment, performance review and promotions processes completed, integrating equality of opportunity into our employee lifecycle
MEASURE OUR IMPACT
Develop a framework for DEI at the PRI so we can transparently benchmark our progress and take a data-driven approach.
Key success
- Voluntary diversity data collection completed with an average of 88% completion across all fields
- Pay gap reporting completed annually and pay transparency information shared with employees
- Employee engagement survey completed annually with a focus on inclusion and understandingemployee experience
TELL OUR STORY
Communicate a clear plan and narrative for DEI at the PRI, aligning our internal strategy and Walk the Talk programme.
Key success
- A new culture charter which sets out our values and expectations on how employees can contribute
- A new performance management system developed to encourage ongoing discussions around development and wellbeing
- A calendar for events and communications led by the DEI Working Group and employee networks, including celebrating Black History Month, International Women’s Day and International Day of Persons with Disabilities
DEI data and pay gap reporting
We give employees the opportunity to voluntarily disclose demographic data so that this can be used for reporting purposes, apart from in locations where the sharing or use of this data is prohibited by local practices or legislation.
We use the data to assess the outcomes of our people practices, including retention, promotions and development of employees, and to track outcomes against our indicators of equality. Our DEI efforts are focused on creating equal opportunities. We do not discriminate based on personal characteristics in any employment practices such as hiring, promotions or pay.
We voluntarily share this information with employees and signatories in an annual report. You can read our latest report here.
Our policies
Diversity Equity & Inclusion Policy
The PRI is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), with a zero-tolerance approach to any discrimination. This is in line with our core values as an organisation. Our aim is for each employee to feel respected and valued.
Our activity
DEI Working Group
The diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) working group is an employee-led group which aims to bring the employee voice to conversations on DEI and to create a safe, supportive and equitable workplace.
Purpose and aims
- Raise DEI-related issues and suggestions to the attention of the Head of DEI, management and HR
- Provide feedback into organisational changes, policies and practices from a DEI perspective to ensure no group is negatively impacted
- Be active allies, challenging any sort of inappropriate behaviour including discrimination, harassment, victimisation, bullying and microaggressions
- Raise awareness across the organisation by engaging with colleagues, sharing knowledge and co-creating content and campaigns
- Where appropriate and colleagues have sufficient capacity, support and/or lead on projects which promote greater inclusion across the organisation
LGBTQ+ Network
The PRI’s LGBTQ+ Network was established in 2020 and offers a safe space for PRI employees who identify as being LGBTQ+.
Our goals are:
- To provide confidential peer-to-peer support and a safe space for our LGBTQ+ staff members
- To provide support to non-LGBTQ+ staff members in matters relating to LGBTQ+ partners, children, etc
- To raise accountability of the PRI to address LGBTQ+ issues as an employer of global workforce
- To educate and raise awareness of LGBTQ+ issues
- Where appropriate and colleagues have sufficient capacity, support and/or lead on projects which promote greater DEI across the organisation
Disability Network
The PRI’s Disability Network was established in December 2022 and offers a safe space for PRI employees who are impacted by disability, either personally or as a carer.
Our goals are:
- To provide confidential peer-to-peer support and a safe space for colleagues who wish to discuss their experiences
- To educate and raise awareness of disability in the workplace
- To advise the People Team on disability inclusion, for example with providing workplace adjustments
- Where appropriate and colleagues have sufficient capacity, support and/or lead on projects which promote greater DEI across the organisation
Gender Balance Network
The PRI’s Gender Balance Network was established in January 2023 and brings together employees of all genders who are passionate about discussing topics related to gender equity.
Our goals are:
- To provide confidential peer-to-peer support and a safe space for colleagues who wish to discuss their experiences
- To educate and raise awareness of gender inclusion in the workplace
- To advise the People Team on gender inclusion, for example with policies around family leave and menopause support
DEI for signatories
The PRI supports its signatories to integrate DEI into its investment and ownership decisions. Find out more here…
Get in touch
- The PRI is an investor initiative in partnership with UNEP Finance Initiative and UN Global Compact.
- PRI Association, 1st Floor 20 Wood Street, London EC2V 7AF United Kingdom
- Company no: 7207947
- +44 (0)20 3714 3141
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