Diversity & Inclusion

At Scott Bader, we believe that our differences make us stronger. As a global, employee-owned company, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued no matter their background, identity, or experience.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are not just ideals, they are part of how we work every day. From our recruitment practices to our leadership development and employee engagement, we are building a culture where every individual can thrive and contribute to our collective success.

Together, we aim to reflect the communities we serve and lead with empathy, openness, and integrity. However, there is always more to learn. That’s why we’re actively listening, taking action, and holding ourselves accountable because building a truly inclusive workplace is not a destination, but a commitment.

Equity in progress

ISO 30415 Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) standard

We are proud to be the first chemical manufacturing company to achieve the ISO 30415 Diversity & Inclusion standard.

On-going training for all

Delivered ‘working as part of a multi-cultural team’ and ‘managing a multi-cultural team’ training alongside an educational campaign via our intranet on working with colleagues from different countries

Best Employee Voice Award

We won ‘Best Employee Voice Initiative – Small to Medium Organisation’ at the International Business Culture Awards. This came on the back of a successful review of our Constitution that shapes how Scott Bader is governed and inspires colleagues to leverage their impact and influence as owners, across the world.

Commitment

544 learning hours were completed by colleagues aligned to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in 2024

Women in Leadership

In 2024 we delivered our 6th Women in Leadership programme and invited past participants to present during our International Women’s Day celebrations.

Scott Bader award D&I ISO standard

Proud to be one of the world’s first manufacturers to attain the prestigious award

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Diversity in leadership

Our 'Rise – Diversity in Leadership' programme aims to unlock the potential of participants to accelerate their performance and career development. The main objective is to grow future leaders and fulfil our organisational goal of increasing the diversity in leadership at Scott Bader.

The group learn about growing their leadership, identify, resilience and wellbeing as well as building powerful relationships and having influence and impact. The training was well received by everyone and will result in boosting their skills alongside the coaching and sponsorship they have been receiving.

I was really grateful to join the Rise leadership programme in 2023. It was a great networking opportunity within Scott Bader for me to connect and learn from our amazing colleagues through our different perspectives. Our opinions were heard and valued. Rise helped me focus on doing the right things well and empowered our team to meet our goals as exceptional results are created by working together.

Evangelene Eugenio - Customer Care Team Leader, Scott Bader Middle East