Iberdrola Mexico joins Pride Connection to boost LGBT+ inclusion in the workplace
Iberdrola Mexico signed a decalogue with the organisation Pride Connection to promote labour inclusion of LGBT+ people and eradicate discrimination in the workplace, in an initiative in collaboration with the Council to Prevent and Eliminate Discrimination of Mexico City (COPRED).
"With this union we underpin our commitment to LGBT+ people and allies and we link with experts in human rights for the creation of community-focused policies to attract the best talent," said Iberdrola Mexico's Director of Planning and Sustainability, Katya Somohano, during an event at the COPRED headquarters in the country's capital.
The decalogue of commitments includes, among other points, the promotion of and respect for human rights and the creation of safe spaces for the LGBT+ community; awareness-raising, education and training workshops; support for leaders and affinity groups; outreach to public bodies and the establishment of mechanisms to receive complaints and petitions.
The measures also include promoting the recruitment of LGBT+ talent; the establishment of indicators to measure continuous improvement in labour inclusion issues or the design, support and participation in at least three activities to promote the human rights of the community, among other points.
In addition to Iberdrola Mexico, twenty companies allied to Pride Connection, such as Jugos del Valle, signed this Decalogue. Pride Connection allies such as Jugos del Valle, Smurfit Kappa Mexico, Havas, DuPont, Manpower, Honeywell, ECOLAB, Zurich Mexico and Organon, among others.
"This signing of commitments by important companies makes visible the willingness to include companies from very diverse sectors, aware that diverse talent is key to generate value," said Alberto Arriaga, general director of Pride Connection, a network currently made up of more than 300 companies working on the development of safe and discrimination-free work environments for the LGBT+ community.
DEI GOALS
Iberdrola Mexico has been promoting an ambitious diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programme since 2022, with the aim of promoting a fairer society and workplace that fosters inclusive talent and the well-being of the entire workforce.
After fulfilling a first set of commitments in this area, last July the energy company announced new goals for 2025, including the development of an accessibility and inclusion plan for people with disabilities, the incorporation of recruitment procedures with a diversity perspective and the implementation of a diagnosis of pay equity.
In addition, the new decalogue foresees the creation of three affinity groups and the design of a skills development programme for female employees and the implementation of spaces 100% free of violence and discrimination.