Diversity, equity and inclusion
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Our position
There is a moral and an economic imperative to embrace and embed equity and inclusion in the workplace, and in society. Built and natural environment professionals play a key role in delivering environmental and social impact.
RICS aims to be an accountable and influential leader, regulator and employer that understands and adapts to global cultures and celebrates the wealth of experience that diversity brings.
Through a data and insight-driven approach – with a deliberate focus on policy and practice, learning and development, and partnerships and engagement – RICS can shape an inclusive workplace and profession where everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential.
“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.”
Justin Young
RICS CEO
Our strategy
Our DEI strategy outlines the actions we will take through 2024 and 2025 to continue laying the necessary foundation for a long-term, measurable action plan to improve diversity, equity and inclusion within the organisation and throughout the membership.
“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.”
Louise Brooke-Smith OBE FRICS
RICS Board Member and DEI Chair
Industry networks and partners
Recruitment
Engage and attract new people to the industry from under-represented groups; best practice recruitment methods.
Culture
An inclusive culture where all staff engage with developing, delivering, monitoring and assessing diversity and inclusivity.
Development
Focused development of individuals from a diverse background in order to encourage more diversity and inclusion within the surveying industry.
RICS Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2017
Hundreds of delegates turned out for the RICS Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2017. Watch highlights of sessions focused on the opportunities and challenges our industry is currently facing.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Our DEI activities
