Embassy Group strengthens its Diversity &Inclusion policies: Forms committee dedicated to gender inclusivity

Embassy Group strengthens its Diversity & Inclusion policies: Forms committee dedicated to gender inclusivity

To create employee awareness and develop policies to empower the LGBTQIA+ community

Bengaluru, June 17, 2021: An effective organization is built around cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture that is vital to the growth and success of any business in today’s rapidly evolving ecosystem. An organization thrives when built on a strong culture, thereby aligning people and its policies. In honor of Pride month and to affirm its long-term solidarity with the inclusion agenda, the Embassy Group –a progressive Indian real estate major and gender inclusive companytakes astep towards strengthening the Diversity & Inclusive (D&I) policies of the company. The group is taking measures by curating and creating internal committees to sensitize employees and create a friendly workplace environment. The committee will consist of senior leaders from across verticals who will be responsible for developing communication methods to raise awareness, to create more opportunities for inclusion of communities.

As a part of this development, Embassy Group aims to advance their culture of belonging, where progressive hearts and minds combine to unleash the potential talent of a brilliant mix of people. The committee led by senior management at Embassy Group will work closely on the method of communication, creating holistic awareness amongst employees, managers, and the management. Key leaders from the management will drive these committees to ensure the process of developing well-rounded policies, carrying out necessary due diligence, and providing expansive opportunities.

Sharing her thoughts, Maria Rajesh, CHRO – Embassy Group said, “We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our values across all business aspects, integrity, and partnership and plays an important role in protecting people and their identities. We have come to realize that hiring individuals with an array of talents and experiences propel the innovation that drives our business. We strongly believe that the attention given to diversity and inclusion makes us more agile, approachable, and trustworthy.”

She further added, “It will be on each one of us including the senior leadership that is at the helm of this committee to nurture and possess D&I competencies to lead and engage the workforce. Employees will be encouraged to treat their colleagues with respect by listening to different viewpoints and embracing a culture of inclusion.”

Embassy Group follows an open-door policy that enables all employees’ access to the leadership team, irrespective of one’s designation or business vertical. In its continued efforts, Embassy Group is taking a step in the direction of collaboration by evaluating various partnerships with different organizations, not just for LGBTQIA+ community but also people with disabilities,to achieve the objective in providing expansive opportunities. The Group believes in building communities that support customers, client partners and colleagues across the broad spectrum of diversity of sexuality and gender identity. Within the workplace too, it not only celebrates this diversity but creates an inclusive work environment where colleagues remain authentically themselves.

About Embassy Group

Founded in 1993, Embassy Group is one India’s largest real estate conglomerates with a broad portfolio of over 62 million Sq. Ft. of prime commercial, residential and industrial space in India. Across all asset classes, Embassy lays strong emphasis on high standards of quality, delivery, world class service environmental management and safety. Embassy has partnered with global investors including Blackstone and Warburg Pincus at the group and project levels. In many areas, Embassy has been a pioneer of new practices; Embassy was a sponsor of India’s first REIT, the largest office REIT in the Asia Pacific. As an extension of its vision to create world class urban infrastructure, the company has also contributed in the field of education. The group’s community outreach program empowers over 25,000 children across 189 schools to create a positive social impact in India.