NI Water Retains Silver Diversity Mark

24 February 2025 14:18

NI Water is celebrating the retention of its prestigious Silver Diversity Mark Accreditation for 2025. The Independent Assessment Panel commended NI Water for its unwavering commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, the progress made to date in this area and its ambitious future plans.

Christine White, Director of Diversity Mark, added: “We are thrilled to congratulate NI Water on retaining the Silver Diversity Mark Accreditation for another year, recognising their continued progress and unwavering commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace. The independent assessment panel commended the organisation's sustained dedication, highlighting the strong leadership and ownership demonstrated at every level. This leadership has been pivotal in maintaining their momentum and achieving ongoing success in their Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion journey.  We look forward to supporting NI Water as they continue to build on their achievements and further embed their inclusive practices in the years to come.”

NI Water commenced its journey with Diversity Mark in 2019 and this recent accreditation recognises the organisation’s sustained commitment and continuous progress to advancing ED&I  in the workplace.  NI Water were only the second public sector organisation to achieve the silver charter mark in 2022.

Dr Sara Venning, Chief Executive at NI Water, commented: “We are very proud to have retained the much coveted Silver Diversity Mark Accreditation this year as it truly is a symbol of our ongoing commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.  This recognition celebrates our dedicated journey to create a culture where everyone is welcome and included, ensuring that people are valued and respected for who they are and for the contributions they make in delivering what matters to Northern Ireland.  NI Water is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace as well as playing our part as a large public sector organisation to support social equality within the communities we serve.  This achievement belongs to everyone at NI Water for their dedication and commitment to making NI Water a great place to work.”

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Caption for photo:

Emma Lyttle, Diversity Mark Head of Engagement, Christine White, Director of Diversity Mark, Dr Sara Venning, CEO NI Water and Alison Sweeney, NI Water Culture and Engagement Manager.

Notes to Editors:

• Diversity Mark was founded in 2016 by Women in Business NI.

• The Diversity Mark is awarded to companies following an independent assessment process which ensures they have reached the required standard of commitment to advancing Diversity and Inclusion.
• For companies from all sectors the Diversity Mark is a ‘Mark of Progress’ that publicly declares that they are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace to benefit all employees.

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