Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Scope

This policy addresses discrimination based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and/or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, as outlined in the Equality Act 2010. We acknowledge differences between the physical sex and gender assigned at birth and an individual’s gender identity/expression. Therefore, this policy also covers discrimination based on a person’s gender identity.

Commitment

Green Central recognizes the importance of treating everyone with equity, dignity, and respect. Any individual who believes they have faced discrimination, harassment, or bullying has the right to make a complaint free from victimisation or fear of retaliation. Please refer to staff and candidate policies for the appropriate procedure to follow.

Responsibilities

Every individual associated with Green Central, including staff and external community members, is responsible for promoting Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). The Managing Director is accountable for ensuring full implementation of this policy. The Director of People & Culture oversees the implementation of Green Central’s strategy concerning equality, diversity, and inclusion for staff. In conjunction with the rest of the Executive team, they manage EDI within the content and operational activities of Green Central.

Implementation, Monitoring, and Review

This policy will be implemented through an Equality and Diversity Committee. Progress against actions and objectives will be regularly reported to the Executive Management Team. The impact of this policy will be assessed through monitoring, including:

• The People & Culture Director will collect and analyse monitoring data on staff, reporting annually to the Executive Management Team.
• The Quality and Standards Department will coordinate the collection and analysis of candidate monitoring data.
• The Marketing Team will establish and maintain measures to ensure that Green Central content aligns with the provisions set out in this policy.

This Policy will undergo regular reviews to reflect best practices and current legislation.

Training

All staff are required to participate in EDI training relevant to their role. New staff will undertake EDI training as part of their induction process.

Complaints Procedures related to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Green Central expects all members of its staff and the wider community to treat others equitably, with dignity and respect. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against, harassed, or bullied have the right to make a complaint free from victimisation or fear of retaliation. Please refer to staff and candidate policies for the appropriate procedure to follow.

Notes

The Director of People & Culture owns this policy and is subject to review at the discretion of Green Central’s Executive and/or as required by changes to legislation.