DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION POLICY

1. INTRODUCTION
   1. [INSERT THE NAME OF THE COMPANY]’s (the “Company” or “our” or “we”) is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion (“DEI”).
   2. Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company’s achievement as well.
   3. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
   4. Our vision is for every person to use their unique experiences and backgrounds together to spark solutions that create a better, healthier world.
   5. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Mission. Make diversity, equity and inclusion how we work every day. Our mission is to make diversity, equity and inclusion our way of doing business. We will advance our culture of belonging where open hearts and minds combine to unleash the potential of the brilliant mix of people, in every corner of the Company. We will create equity by tailoring tools and resources to meet individual needs, and
2. SCOPE
   1. This Company’s diversity initiative is applicable, but not limited, to our practices and policies on recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; social and recreational programs; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a work environment built on the premise of gender and diversity equity that encourages and enforces:
   2. Respectful communication and cooperation between all employees.
   3. Teamwork and employee participation, permitting the representation of all groups and employee perspectives.
   4. Work/life balance through flexible work schedules to accommodate employees’ varying needs.
   5. Employer and employee contributions to the communities we serve to promote a greater understanding and respect for diversity.
   6. All employees of the Company have a responsibility to treat others with dignity and respect at all times. All employees are expected to exhibit conduct that reflects inclusion during work, at work functions on or off the work site, and at all other company-sponsored and participative events. All employees are also required to attend and complete annual diversity awareness training to enhance their knowledge to fulfill this responsibility.
   7. Any employee found to have exhibited any inappropriate conduct or behavior against others may be subject to disciplinary action.
   8. Employees who believe they have been subjected to any kind of discrimination that conflicts with the company’s diversity policy and initiatives should seek assistance from a supervisor or an HR representative.
3. RESPONSIBILITIES
   1. The DEI is everyone’s responsibility at the Company. It requires purposeful action every day. Every employee is responsible for:
   2. Respecting the dignity and diversity of all people.
   3. Creating an inclusive environment that is free from discrimination, harassment and bullying.
   4. Enhancing their awareness of potential unconscious bias and how that might hinder our ability to be more inclusive and collaborative with one another.
   5. Focusing on conscious inclusion to be more intentional with their actions to drive diversity, equity and belonging.
   6. Committing to an individual goal as part of annual goals and objectives-setting to help the Company meet our DEI responsibilities.
4. DISCRIMINATION. HARASSMENT AND BULLYING
   1. The Company provides equal opportunities for employment. We base employment decisions on merit, considering qualifications, skills, performance and achievements, and we do not tolerate discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on non-work-related personal characteristics, such as race, color, religious beliefs, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, as well as breastfeeding needs), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, ethnic origin or background, social origin, family or marital status, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, union membership, veteran’s status, or military service.
   2. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability as well as individuals with needs related to their religious observance or practice.
5. REPORTING
   1. If an employee believes that they or another individual has been subjected to conduct prohibited by this Policy, the employee is urged and expected to report the relevant facts promptly. An employee may make a report either orally or in writing. Concerns can be raised to any member of the Company management, HR through the grievance/dispute resolution process available in the employee’s location.
   2. We take allegations of discrimination, harassment and bullying seriously and ensure they are appropriately investigated. All reported incidents will be investigated with an effort to keep the source of the report confidential, with the disclosure of information as appropriate to facilitate the investigation or resolution of the matter.
   3. The Company encourages employees to report in good faith any possible violation of this Policy.
6. CONSEQUENCE
   1. Employees who do not comply with this Policy and/or are found to have engaged in discrimination, harassment or bullying, will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
7. UPDATES
   1. The Company reserves the right to modify, suspend, change, or terminate this Policy at any time.
8. CONTACT
   1. Any questions about this policy should be referred to [MENTION THE POINT OF CONTACT].

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