Equality and Diversity Policy
Equality & Diversity Policy - 2019 - 2022
Our policy can be found here on Equality and Diversity
Equality & Diversity Statement
The Co-op believes that equality and diversity is about recognising differences, respecting each other as individuals and tailoring the services we offer to meet differing needs. We aim to promote an atmosphere where people are valued and respected.
This policy sets out:
- Our key objectives and commitments
- Useful definitions
- Protected characteristics
- Responsibilities under the policy
- How the policy will apply and be managed across Co-op business
- The link to an equality and diversity plan
Our key objectives of policy are:
- Knowing who our customers are and providing flexible, responsive services
- Remaining in touch with our staff and customers by listening to and learning from them
- To have a well informed staff group and Management Committee that values and cultivates equality and diversity
- To have policies, procedures and practices that help deliver good equality and diversity outcomes for staff and Co-op tenants