Introduction

We passionately believe that RLB should be an environment where everyone can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution, and be challenged, supported and inspired to reach their full potential.

This is why progressive diversity and inclusion strategies designed to promote gender equality are embedded in every part of the business.

RLB is committed to providing all colleagues with ongoing personal and professional development and training, and attracting and retaining more female talent through equitable and family-friendly policies.

We are increasing the proportion of women in our workforce, particularly within senior positions. In 2022/23, 21% of our senior leadership was female, 31% of all promotions within the business were awarded to female employees, and 31.5% of the workforce across all roles was female.

We are playing an active part in overcoming the gender bias inherent in the construction sector through educational outreach programmes designed to encourage more women and girls to study STEM subjects and seek careers in the industry.

These are just some of the initiatives we are driving forward to help close the gender pay gap and this report sets out the progress we have made over the past 12 months. My thanks to everyone at RLB who has contributed to all our efforts to advance gender equality.

We also recognise there is still more to do. We will continue to take positive steps to develop an inclusive workplace with a diverse workforce, providing fair and equal opportunities for everyone to achieve success.

I confirm that the data contained in this document is, to the best of my knowledge and ability, accurate.