Diversity, equity and inclusion

“RICS aims to be a world-class organisation and achieving this requires a deliberate strategy to ensure we build and maintain diverse representation, equitable policies, and inclusive practices and behaviours that enable our employees and our members to achieve their professional aspirations. We will work collaboratively to achieve measurable progress in representation, as well as workplace and membership experience for those already employed and chartered with RICS, and inspire more diverse future generations of talent into the industry.”

“When we achieve diversity, inclusion and equity across the property, development and construction sectors, the positive impact will be clear to see, be this in our respective workforces, our productivity or our balance sheets. Our clients see the difference and it’s a win-win for all concerned. Leading by example and being an advocate for a change in attitudes and culture is critical, and so it is with huge pride that I endorse the RICS DEI strategy. This builds on our institution’s DEI work over the past few years, reflects our collaborative approach and presents a framework for positive action for all our stakeholders. By setting our strategy out, our work can be monitored and measured, and quite rightly, we can be held to account.”