Inclusion and diversity at Diageo
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At Diageo, you'll be part of — and help create — a more inclusive and sustainable society, shaping a future that's worth celebrating.
How we have been making progress tochampion inclusion and diversity
At Diageo, we continuously strive to ensure we are always championing inclusion and diversity. We’ve taken strides to invest in our inclusive culture through awareness raising, employee celebrations in partnership with our Business and Employee Resource Group, and progressive policies and guidelines.
Hear from our leaders about how they feel Diageo continues to champion diversity and inclusion, from a sense of belonging, to always understanding and appreciating the differences in people.
Celebrate and be celebrated
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
Our people are critical to our success, and we’re committed to creating an environment where you can thrive, experiment, make bold choices and learn. An environment where your growth and contributions are valued, and where you’re celebrated for what makes you unique, supporting you as you make your mark and create a career worth celebrating.
Join us, and you'll be part of an organisation that embraces inclusion and diversity in the broadest possible sense. You'll be part of — and help build — an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.
Policies and practices that support our inclusive culture
Our market-leading policies and practices are shaped by and for our people; we work with ourERGs and BRGs to embed and scale our existing policies and guidelines. Whilst these vary across our business and geographies we operate in, they help us to foster an inclusive environment, supporting varying stages of our people’s lives and individual circumstances and needs.
- OurFamily Leave policy
- ‘Thriving Through Menopause' guidelines
- ‘Pregnancy loss' guidelines
- ‘Fertility’ guidelines
- ‘Domestic and Family Abuse’ guidelines
- ‘Disability Inclusion’ guidelines
- ‘Flexible Working’ and ‘Wellbeing’ policies
- Carers Leave policy
Be part of acommunity
Wherever you join us, you'll have the opportunity to be part of our Business and Employee Resource Groups, like Spirited Women's Network, GreenIQ, and We Are All Able. These groups are created by our people, for our people. They give you the chance to spark and engage in conversations around various important topics whilst offering you support and a sense of belonging in the workplace.
Unlock abrighter tomorrow
We've set bold goals as part of our Spirit of Progress action plan — a 10-year plan for creating a more inclusive and sustainable world. And whatever role you may have at Diageo, you’ll play an essential role in helping us achieve them. Because to create a future that we can all celebrate and be proud of, we need ambition, action, and — perhaps most importantly — committed people. So, together with colleagues all around the world, you'll help drive positive, far-reaching change.
Recentrecognition
We’re proud to be recognised by the FTSE Women Leaders Review for the fourth consecutive year. This celebrates our commitment to driving gender equality - we’ve ranked number 1 for female representation at Board Level, number 4 for female representation across leadership and number 1 in the 'Food, Beverage and Tobacco' sector.
We’re proud four of our leaders Chief HR Officer, Louise Prashad, Chief Marketing Officer, Cristina Diezhandino, Head of Performance Marketing, Shane O'Rourke and Bailey’s Assistant Brand Manager, Mahlah Catline have been recognised in INvolve - The Inclusion People's Outstanding Role Model Lists 2024
Diageo future leaders, Olanike Onakoya and Lorena Leonardi along with Debra Crew and Louise Prashad, were recognized in the Heroes Role Model Lists for eighth consecutive year, the annual recognition of business leaders championing gender equality.
Diageo leaders, including Louise Prashad, Samori Gambrah, and Kristel Travis, were recognized in the annualEmpower Role Model Lists, the annual recognition of business leaders championing ethnic diversity, with General Counsel Tom Shropshire ranking #1 in the Executives List.
Diageo ranked number three globally in the 2024Equileap Global Report, and number one in the UK. The report case-studied Diageo as a leading company for gender equality, acknowledging its industry-leading Family Leave policy and transparency regarding its gender pay gap.
In the2024 FTSE Women Leaders Review, Diageo ranked number two for female representation at board level, and beyond the board ranked 8th overall for female representation across leadership.
Diageo leaders, including Debra Crew, Louise Prashad, Rachel Toner, and Karen Blackett, were recognized in theHeroes Role Model Lists for seventh consecutive year, the annual recognition of business leaders championing gender equality.
Four leaders, including Louise Prashad, Cristina Diezhandino, and Amanda Lampe, were recognized in the annualOutstanding Role Model Lists, the annual spotlight on leaders championing LGBTQIA+ diversity, with Senior Culture and Entertainment Manager Andre Bogues ranking #1 in the Future Leaders List.
OurPartnerships
As part of our commitment to driving positive change, we’re proud to partner with expert organisations helping us on our journey.
55/Redefined is the UK’s champion for the over-50s, advocating for age diversity, positivity and inclusion across all areas of life.
Disability:IN is the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. We actively seek expert guidance to help us cultivate a workplace where people with disabilities participate fully and meaningfully, achieving greater inclusion and equity.
Business Disability Forum is a leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion working in partnership with businesses, Government, and disabled people to remove barriers to inclusion. Working together to drive an inclusive culture and work environment where people with disabilities can access equal opportunities and thrive.
Bridging Barriers is a charitable organisation dedicated to levelling the playing field for young individuals aged 16-25 from ethnically diverse and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. We work together to empower people to unlock career opportunities through insight days, personalised mentoring, bolstering their confidence and resilience.
Fertility Matters At Work is a leading organisation on a mission to educate and inspire businesses with an awareness of how fertility issues affect both their employees and their organisation.
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