We aim to be a beacon of diversity and inclusion in the maritime industry – demonstrating that whoever you are, you can succeed at LR. Because, by bringing many different perspectives to our client’s challenges, we can develop and provide the expertise and services to drive their performance across the ocean economy.
- 2023 started with 3x as many members in our Colleague Networks compared to last year.
- Over 15% of our colleagues are now members or allies of our D&I networks.
Five commitments at the heart of our belonging strategy
- Diversity
- Inclusion
- Education and learning
- External impact
- Accountability
We have an engaged, diverse workforce across our business. Our workforce reflects the communities we are part of at all levels within LR.
Everyone at LR feels a sense of belonging. All colleagues feel able to bring their true selves to work. They feel safe, valued and supported to be their best.
We invest time to understand our heritage and the experience of under-represented colleagues. We have learning pathways for all our colleagues
We are a beacon of diversity and inclusion in our industry. Our colleagues, competitors and the communities we work in see us as diverse, inclusive and aspirational.
We have a clear and understood Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging accountability structure. Our governance processes sustainably deliver and embed Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging for all in LR. 2023 started with 3x as many members in our Colleague Networks compared to last year. Over 15% of our colleagues are now members or allies of our D&I networks.
Making our voices heard
Our growing Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), also known as our Colleague Networks, provide a safe space to share ideas and experiences and raise issues on a range of D&I issues – from gender and LGBTQIA+ through to ethnicity and disability. Our networks are peer-managed and self-determining, working together with our executive leadership sponsors to advocate for and improve equality of opportunity for colleagues from under-represented groups across LR.
LR aims to be a beacon of diversity and inclusion in our industry where all our colleagues feel seen, heard and valued. For us, diversity, equity and inclusion are enablers to creating high-performing teams, making a difference, and better relating to our customers to put them at the centre of what we do.
LR is proud to announce it has signed Maritime UK's Diversity in Maritime pledge, which reflects our dedication to creating a more inclusive maritime industry where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
At LR, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our purpose – ensuring our workplace is one where everyone can thrive.
People, not numbers, make us who we are. Each of us brings unique experiences and perspectives, and fostering a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace is essential to empowering each other and driving innovation and performance across the ocean economy.
LR is a signatory of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter, reaffirming our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard and valued.
Ethnic minorities still face significant disparities in employment and progression, and that is something that needs to change. Signing the Charter means taking practical steps to ensure we are tackling barriers that Black, Asian, Mixed Raced and other ethnically diverse people face in recruitment and progression.
