Chemical manufacturer Dow India has been accredited as the Gold Employer for incorporating LGBT+ inclusive practices into company policy, recruiting, and external communication, indicating a long-term and comprehensive commitment towards the community.
The company takes PRIDE for this recognition for the third time in a row in the India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI) 2022 report and stands in the top 30 with eminent brands from 105 other participants.
With Inclusion as a strategic pillar for Dow, it is believed to form a core part of the induction process for recruits, upskilling and sensitizing the existing workforce.
The India chapter for GLAD Employee Resource Group (ERG) has taken impactful steps in the past few years in embedding LGBTQ+ inclusion at Dow.
The India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI) is India’s only benchmarking tool for organizations to measure their progress on LGBT+ inclusion. The IWEI follows in the footsteps of Stonewall’s UK WEI. It has been used by employers over the last 15 years to assess their achievements and progress on LGBT+ workplace equality in the UK. Keshav Suri Foundation, Pride Circle and Stonewall have been working closely over the last 3 years to adapt the UK WEI and bring it to life in the Indian context.
Some key steps include awareness, sensitization sessions and collaborations with NGO partners and internally through volunteerism.
They are successful in hiring and retaining employees and training them through required skill-building programs, including internships. They continue to set great examples in terms of ID&E.
Commenting on the occasion, CEO and Country President Mr. Chandrakant Nayak iterated, “Dow India is proud of its long-standing inclusive practices; we practice inclusivity and strive to create a diverse, fair environment. We imagined better through our initiatives, policies, and guidelines toward a more meaningful and cohesive work culture. The third consecutive win as Gold Employer in India Workplace Equality Index is a testament to our continuous growth and Dow India becoming synonymous with Inclusion.”
Dow India is focused on building the most inclusive workforce and keep promoting & enhancing the culture of diversity for years to come.