Colleague communities

At Standard Chartered, when we say we embrace diversity and foster an inclusive culture, we mean it. It is good for business, as well as being the right thing to do.

Our six global Colleague Communities, or CCs, use their collective voice to influence policies and standards to help to create a workplace where everyone with the capabilities to do so can thrive.

Collectively, they help us to build even greater inclusion for all by sharpening our agenda, focusing on the areas that drive the highest value for our colleagues, clients, and communities.  

Our six global groups are:

• Gender
• Heritage
• People with Disabilities
• Black
• SC Pride
• Generations

Fostering an inclusive workplace

Each group is comprised of volunteers  who are passionate about making a difference.

Our groups help us to:

• Improve employee engagement.
• Engage the organisation in a constructive dialogue on diversity and inclusion.
• Connect individuals with shared needs or challenges.
• Educate colleagues on issues affecting diverse groups to create greater cultural awareness.
• Support plans and the implementation of our Diversity and Inclusion strategy.

Interview

“I’ve learnt so much about what inclusion really means.”

Alvaro Garrido is global sponsor of the Black Colleague Community – and has seen the impact of people coming together to share lived experiences.

Discover his insights

• Initiatives, campaigns and programmes that support awareness of key elements of the D&I strategy
• Networking opportunities and professional skills development.
• Career development events, including seminars, leadership forums, buddy and mentoring programs.
• Speaker series, with opportunities for discussions.
• Cross-community events to share best practices and work towards common goals.
• Community volunteering.
• Recruitment efforts.
• The generation of new product and service ideas.
• Customer and client engagement.