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Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging Reporting
Our strategic approach to progress
At Ashurst, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging (IDB) are more than just buzzwords. We work to build the benefits of our inclusive workplace through a strategic approach to progress and by holding ourselves accountable to deliver on our ambitious commitments.
Solicitors Regulation Authority Demographic Survey
Every two years, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) asks every law firm in England and Wales to conduct a demographic survey, giving the SRA visibility into how the legal profession is changing. Our SRA Demographic Survey data shows our London and Glasgow population according to a variety of demographic characteristics and is invaluable to us as we measure the impact of our actions.
Latest Survey (PDF 1.58 MB) - Download Report
Pay Gap Report
Pay Gap Reporting is a key part of our commitment to transparency as we build a more inclusive and diverse business.
In addition to the statutory requirement to publish our Gender Pay Gap, we have also voluntarily published our Ethnicity Pay Gap since 2021 and continue to encourage wider diversity data disclosure with our people so we can better understand their needs and our opportunities to increase representation, opportunity and inclusion in our firm.
Latest Gender Pay Gap Report (681 KB) - Download Report
Pay Gap Statement Ashurst Australia 2023 (1.12 MB) - Download Report
2027 Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging Strategy
Ashurst has a long history of market-leading progress on Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging (IDB) and our new IDB strategy provides us with the foundations to continue to innovate and lead the legal profession.
In order to achieve our ambitious diversity targets, our strategy will ensure we continue to increase representation of diverse and marginalised groups at all levels across our firm. Increasing the diversity of our partnership remains a priority, as research demonstrates that increased diversity at the leadership level is key to creating a more inclusive culture.
To contribute to our distinctive Ashurst Experience and generate a community of belonging, our strategy focuses on building capability and collaborating inclusively. It will provide our people with the skills they need for a more equitable future, and the support systems to help them thrive.
This new strategy introduces an enhanced focus on our clients. Echoing the emphasis on clients in our 2027 firm strategy, our IDB strategy will deepen our client relationships by collaborating on issues we know matter to them.
2027 Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging Strategy (PDF 1.8 MB) - Download Report
FY2024 Progress on our Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging Targets
Featuring our global and UK goals and where we stand on each as of FY24,
FY2024 Progress on our Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging Targets (PDF 1.4 MB) - Download Report
"Having clear IDB goals and action plans and sharing these transparently with colleagues and clients keeps us focused on and accountable to our objectives. Continuously monitoring and evaluating our IDB efforts helps us identify priorities and take action we to build a more welcoming and inclusive workplace for all."
Madeleine Motion, Global Co-Head of Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging