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Action Sustainability, in collaboration with the Supply Chain Sustainability School’s Fairness, Inclusion, and Respect (FIR) Programme, has released the results of the UK’s largest annual diversity survey in the built environment sector.
The 2024 Diversity Survey, covering 453,624 employees across 589 organisations, continues to serve as a crucial benchmarking tool for tracking progress and identifying areas in need of improvement.
Now in its ninth year, the survey has significantly expanded in scope, with a 31% rise in SME participation compared to 2023, reflecting growing engagement in diversity reporting.
The survey’s findings highlight both progress and persistent barriers in achieving a more inclusive workforce.
Access the full 2024 Diversity Survey results here.
Key findings from the 2024 diversity survey:
Since 2021, a core group of 57 organisations has consistently reported data, representing nearly 100,000 additional employees. Despite this expansion, diversity improvements have been incremental, with only a 2.2% increase in ethnic minority representation and a 0.7% rise in female participation. These modest shifts suggest that existing recruitment and retention strategies may not be adequately addressing systemic barriers.
Ian Heptonstall, Co-founder and Director of Supply Chain Sustainability School, stated: “Collecting this data each year is key to making real progress on diversity, equality, and inclusion in the built environment sector. The insights set industry benchmarks and highlight where change is needed.
“Without solid data, businesses can’t fully understand or tackle the diversity challenges in their workplaces and supply chains. This survey gives the industry the knowledge it needs to build a more inclusive and fairer workforce.”
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