Standard Chartered is named one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024

20 June 2024, London, UK – Standard Chartered has been listed as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 for its commitment to making gender equality a priority in the workplace. The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality is the UK’s most highly profiled and well-established list of employers taking action and making gender equality part of their business strategy at all levels. While progress has been made to reduce inequalities in the workplace, gender inequalities are still prevalent in UK workplaces today, especially in times of economic disruption, such as the aftermath of the pandemic and the rise in the cost of living.

Business in the Community (BITC) has been running The Times Top 50 for 14 years, as part of its Gender Equality work, which focuses on equality for all genders and those who do not identify as a gender. The organisations featured in the list have taken a proactive approach to stamp out inequalities in their workplaces by creating action plans to address disparities ranging from pay to progression.

Applicants are assessed on the work they do to remove gender inequalities in the workplace, including flexible working, family friendly policies, pay, reward, and progression at work.

Saif Malik, CEO, UK, Standard Chartered, said: “We are very proud to be in The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 list, it is testament to the hard work and commitment we have to creating an inclusive workplace culture for all. Gender equality brings different perspectives, experiences and creativity, which ultimately helps the organisation to thrive and benefits our clients.”

Charlotte Woodworth, Gender Equality Director at Business in the Community, said: “Being named as a Times Top 50 employer for gender equality demonstrates Standard Chartered’s commitment to driving a more equitable, inclusive world. But while the employers who made the list are doing great work prioritising gender equality, there is still more work to do. From addressing pay disparities to better supporting those with caring responsibilities, many employees, women among them, still face barriers to finding employment and progressing in their careers. It is every employer’s responsibility to play their part in reducing and removing gender inequalities from the workplace, and research shows this isn’t just the right thing to do, it also makes business sense.”

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For further information please contact:

Claire Newell
Head of Communications for UK and Europe
Standard Chartered Bank
Tel: +44 (0) 7880 267668
Email: Claire.Newell@sc.com

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