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Representation
➜ more diverse role models
A high level of total respondents – 73% – agreed that they have a strong sense of belonging to the sector but only 16% of respondents felt that there is a good level of diverse representation at senior management level. These scores influenced the inclusion of activity in the EDI strategy designed to attract more diversity in senior roles at CIWM.
(e.g., speakers at events) organisational culture
Improving EDI in the sector
Poor EDI practices have a negative impact on the whole of the sector. They make the industry less attractive and make it less successful as a sector in general. 76% of respondents agreed that the waste and resources sector is one in which there are good opportunities and so
When asked what areas CIWM should prioritise to improve EDI in the sector overall, the most common suggestions were:
➜ better education on the issue for all
outreach programmes to schools and colleges recruitment and induction processes. These responses were in line with feedback collated from the CIWM focus groups and EDI working group.
The future of the EDI in the sector
CIWM is committed to making these opportunities available to a diverse workforce. CIWM will continue to work towards its wider goals of improving the pool of talent and attracting new skills into the sector through the EDI strategy and related initiatives. Although the sample size of the survey was small, addressing the issues and concerns that were shared by the respondents will be of high importance of CIWM to support the move to a world beyond waste. Much more needs to be done to reach out to the whole sector. The journey has only just begun.
Full survey results Please visit www.ciwm.co.uk/edi to download the full survey results and read more about CIWM’s EDI work and strategy.
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Future Waste
January 2023