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may 14, 2021 - Seat

SEAT S.A. launches diversity manifesto and affirms belief in strength through difference

  • “Diversity Takes Us Further” is a set of principles that writes diversity and inclusion into #Seat S.A’s #corporate DNA and shows a step forward in the company’s commitment
  • SEAT S.A. is made up of four generations of employees, with 67 nationalities and 26 languages; 21% are women, and an estimated 7% of the workforce belongs to the LGBTIQ+ community
  • The four manifesto’s principles – ‘Reject Stereotypes’; ‘Demand Diversity’; ‘Take Real Action’; and ‘Spread the Message’ – will guide the company’s work, its brands and the everyday interactions of its people
  • The Diversity Manifesto’s launch coincides with European Diversity Month and on May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), #Seat S.A.'s employees will join the #OutAtWorkVWgroup awareness campaign

To mark the European Commission's European Diversity Month, #Seat S.A. has announced the manifesto Diversity Takes Us Further: a set of principles that writes diversity and inclusion into the company's DNA and raises awareness of the importance of celebrating and embracing diversity among employees and society. The manifesto's four principles – ‘Reject Stereotypes’; ‘Demand Diversity’; ‘Take Real Action’; and ‘Spread the Message’ – embed respect and inclusion in #Seat S.A.’s work environment and highlight the value of difference as a source of strength for both individuals and organizations.

Wayne Griffiths, President of #Seat S.A., said: “I’m very proud that #Seat S.A. is a family of four generations of employees of 67 different nationalities speaking 26 languages; with a relevant LGBTIQ+ community and where 25% of the management team are women. Diversity will be the key in the transformation of our company and will help us challenge the conventional. With this manifesto, we will continue to grow and advance, becoming an ever-more diverse, inclusive and open organisation.”

Diversity Takes Us Further

In an increasingly polarised world, #Seat S.A. believes in the value of diversity and inclusion, and that difference – whether in gender, race, age, identity or beliefs – makes us stronger. The four pillars of the new manifesto highlight the importance of rejecting stereotypes, identifying prejudices, and abandoning limiting assumptions, allowing every individual the freedom to grow and contribute.

At the same time, diversity is good for business. Different backgrounds and points of view create more competitive, innovative, and committed teams that recognise the value each member brings and reject exclusionary and discriminatory behaviour. It’s vital to recognise that diversity cannot be an empty #corporate pledge. #Seat S.A. will set clear goals and hold itself accountable, taking meaningful action through training, education, mentorship, creating or adapting new processes, and promoting inclusive leadership. Finally, the manifesto insists that the company communicates these messages to its customers and shareholders, as well as the organisations it works with and the communities it lives with. Promoting the value of diversity contributes to a better world for everyone.

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