Throughout 2022, we prioritised initiatives around recruitment and retention of diverse talent, ensuring they are embedded into our processes. This work will continue through 2023 as we look to create a more inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
The Group is committed to giving open, full and fair consideration to applications for employment from disabled people and people with health conditions or impairments who meet the requirements for roles. We also ensure training opportunities and appropriate accessibility are available to all. We firmly believe that the inclusion of all of our people is vital to the success of our business. Our commitment to disability inclusion and accessibility in the workplace is illustrated by our pledge to support
The Valuable 500 campaign and in 2022 we became one of the founding members of Neurodiversity in Business.
Globally, we have now set an ambition to be recognised as the leading employer in defence and security for valuing diversity, equity and inclusion. We also want to be representative of gender and ethnicity in the localities in which we operate.
Our ambitions are supported by a range of targets:
- Globally - 50% of Executive Committee members to be women by 2030.
- UK - 30% of the organisation’s workforce to be women by 2030 at the latest.
- BAE Systems, Inc. - progress towards greater gender and racial diversity at all levels of the organisation.
- Other countries - targeted ambitions for other countries in which we operate.
From May 2023, we are on track to meet the new Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Board diversity targets including a female chair and a 40% gender mix with one member from an ethinic minority background.