Winner: Grimshaw

Architectural practice Grimshaw seeks to recruit and retain the widest possible mix of voices to reflect the diversity of UK society. Building on a set of eight diversity principles established in 2016, this year the firm set up an umbrella group to enable a holistic approach to diversity and inclusion. This group provides support and leadership for its smaller groups, which are women, LGBT+ and allies, and multi-ethnic groups and allies, while also addressing issues relevant to groups not currently represented such as those related to disability, social mobility, neurodiversity, age and religion. The success of its eight principles is thanks to establishing key goals, identifying barriers, and quarterly measurement and review. Measuring has allowed the firm to drive year-on-year improvements in gender equality. Grimshaw is working to be more inclusive of multi‑racial perspectives and is currently collectively deciding how to measure progress for this part of its diversity strategy.

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