Sixteen major firms have called for greater diversity across the UK’s automotive industry, launching a charter to address recruitment processes and equity of opportunity.
The charter, with signatories including lobby group the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), marks the first time the nation’s industry has united under one banner to address diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
It mandates the appointment of board-level DEI champions to lead company-wide changes for signatories, who also pledge to improve recruitment practices to remove bias and create a more flexible working environment for all.
