STATEMENT OF INTENT

BCEGI recognises the significant benefits in employing a truly diverse workforce and is committed to providing equal opportunities to both its existing, and future employees in all aspects of their employment. The Company operates a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and will ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity. BCEGI also seeks to embed a business culture where the positive promotion of equality of opportunity is actively encouraged, and will ensure the recruitment, training, and promotion of all individuals is based on role requirements and their ability and merits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibility for this Policy ultimately lies with the BCEGI Lead Director, supported by the Management Team and HR who are responsible for the implementation of the Policy Statement and associated Management Standards. Project leads, line managers and supervisors have direct responsibility for enforcing this policy on a day-to-day basis. This Policy and associated Management Standards are mandatory across all BCEGI operations and as such all BCEGI employees are expected to comply with all related arrangements.

ARRANGEMENTS 

This Policy Statement and associated Management Standards are maintained within the BCEGI Integrated Management Systems (iMS). These controls will be continually reviewed and improved in line with the needs of the business, and to ensure ongoing compliance with legislation and best practice. The Policy will be brought to the attention of all new employees during induction and will be available to all Employees via the BCEGI iMS. Compliance with this Policy Statement will be regularly monitored through the BCEGI internal audit programme, regular review of HR and business performance, monitoring of incidents and via the BCEGI Management Review process.   

AUTHORISATION

Dongwen Yu

Lead Director

1st June 2020