Objective · SJ02
Concept SJ Equity + Inclusion in the Workplace
Establish workplaces where all employees feel valued, respected, and fairly treated, irrespective of their backgrounds or identities, to decrease workplace inequalities.
5 activities
By ensuring fairness, respect, and equal remuneration, we can directly contribute to diminishing systemic biases and prejudices. This leads to a more equitable distribution of resources, opportunities, and recognition within the workplace. As a result, employees from historically underrepresented backgrounds experience increased socio-economic stability, improved mental well-being due to a more inclusive work environment, and enhanced professional growth opportunities. Collectively, these changes contribute to a more just and equitable society where individual worth is recognized and rewarded irrespective of background or identity.
Central to this goal is adopting human-centered and inclusive design of environments to meet the needs of a diverse workforce; Owners and Suppliers establishing a culture of inclusivity by upholding principles of fairness and respect in all professional interactions; and closing wage gaps based on diverse characteristics.
When more historically underrepresented people can earn fair wages and achieve financial stability, they are better equipped to invest in education, health care, and other areas that promote social welfare. This can lead to stronger families, communities, and economies over time.
Activities
- SJa2.1
Follow human-centered inclusive design practices
ImpactThe Owner shall create built environments that are accessible, usable, and welcoming to everyone. ‘Consider the full range of human diversity, with respect to ability, language, culture, gender, age, and other forms of human differences70
. Aim for environments that are ‘accessible and usable by as many people as reasonably possible, without special adaptation or specialized design’71.
- SJa2.2
Owner must provide fair and respectful treatment of employees
ImpactThe Owner shall treat their full-time, part-time, and contract employees well by providing good working conditions, treating everyone with respect, promoting equal opportunities, and preventing any discrimination or harassment to create a respectful and fair workplace.
- SJa2.3
Tier 1 Suppliers must provide fair and respectful treatment of workers
ImpactThe Owner shall ensure all Tier 1 Suppliers, which supply services or materials, treat their full-time, part-time, and contract workers well by providing good working conditions, treating everyone with respect, promoting equal opportunities, and preventing any discrimination or harassment to create a respectful and fair workplace.
- SJa2.4
Owner must ensure equal remuneration, regardless of gender, for work of equal value
ImpactThe Owner shall ensure fair pay policies such that everyone on the team, irrespective of their gender, shall receive the same salary or wage if they are doing work of equal value. In other words, if two people are performing the same tasks with the same level of skill, expertise, and effort, they should be compensated equally. This responsibility promotes a culture of equality and discourages any forms of pay discrimination in the project.
- SJa2.5
Owner must ensure equal remuneration for work of equal value regardless of diversity characteristics
ImpactThe Owner shall ensure fair pay policies such that everyone on the team, irrespective of their diversity characteristics, shall receive the same salary or wage if they are doing work of equal value. In other words, if two people perform the same tasks with the same skill, expertise, and effort, they should be compensated equally. This responsibility promotes a culture of equality and discourages pay discrimination in the project.