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Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Impact Report 2025
Building inclusion for business success
Our unique diversity and inclusive culture are critical for our success. Discover our data-led approach.
88%
feel those they work with actively listen and understand their perspective
87%
believe their colleagues are advocates for fairness and inclusion
85%
feel valued by their line manager and treated with respect at work
How we support our colleagues
We believe people do their best work when they can be themselves. That’s why we support colleagues with policies and initiatives that reflect the needs of our diverse workforce.
A flexible approach
Our approach to flexible working continues to support our colleagues, helping them build good habits around sustainable high performance.
Taking a stand on menopause
Menopause is not just a women’s issue; it’s a critical business issue that is often invisible in the workplace.
Prioritising wellbeing
Wellbeing is core to our employee value proposition. We want to foster an environment in which colleagues thrive.
Judy Hsu, CEO, Wealth & Retail Banking and Chair, Global D&I Council
Creating a space where everyone can thrive
“In 2025, we maintained our solid commitment to inclusion as fundamental to our business growth and performance. Inclusion is about listening, building trust, and creating a space where everyone feels they belong and can thrive, and I have been delighted to continue championing our efforts as Chair of the Bank’s Global Diversity and Inclusion Council.”
Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive
Representing our clients
“At Standard Chartered, we remain committed to Diversity and Inclusion. No change. It is core to our business model and to our success. Having a workforce that represents the same richness of experiences and backgrounds that we see in our clients and the communities in which we operate strengthens our relationships, and improves our ability to innovate, solve problems, and identify business opportunities that meet client needs.”
More on our approach
Inclusion at Standard Chartered
Find our strategy, key focus areas, and what else we’re doing to support diversity and inclusion.
Our Colleague Communities
Our Colleague Communities bring together people with shared lived experiences to foster greater inclusion.
Access our archive of disclosures
See our previous reports, results and disclosures – from 2025 and past years.