Independent East – People – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our Pledge
Your Pledge

WE ALL #Flourish

As your employer and a member of Independent East group we are committed to
ensuring that each and everyone of you feel supported and safe to be yourself – that
we support those around you to understand and not judge difference but embrace
and celebrate diversity and the benefits that come by doing so for all of us and our
customers.

Therefore, Our Pledge to you is that you feel safe to be your true self, to not feel
intimidated, bullied or harassed in any way that diminishes your unique identity. We
recognise that people are different and that everyone deserves to be treated with
respect and dignity. We are therefore committed to eliminating discrimination and
encouraging diversity and inclusivity within all of our activities and business areas.

We aspire to do more than the minimum for our employees and customers. We want
to ensure all employees feel welcome, safe and included in all we do. So that all can
#Flourish

We will make our workplaces and our communities totally inclusive places, that
accept everyone for who they are with no judgement and provide an environment
where they can grow and flourish.

We are committed to support everyone in learning, developing, and growing
inclusivity.

We invite you to make Your Pledge, that you shall support us in our pledge and
aspirations to deliver it. This cannot be done for you this must be journey travelled
together to make a true inclusive culture.

We also ask you to share – this is completely optional any specific action/change
you personally intend to take to support the pledge? E.g. Attended Human Library –
Will engage with any upcoming opportunities to expand my EDI knowledge – Share
my story

Please share the details:
WE ALL #Flourish
Thank you!