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Sarah Draper

People and Culture Director

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We are building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive

All our achievements are built on the commitment, energy and talent of people across the RLB family. That’s why we are focused on fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe to be themselves, recognised for the value they bring, and supported as they progress in their careers.

To promote fairness, transparency and equal opportunity for all, we are taking action in three key areas:

  • Building an inclusive workplace – We are developing a talent strategy that will enable us to overcome bias in the construction and property management industry by recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
  • Representing our local communities – As a socially responsible business, we want to support the communities in which we live and work by attracting and retaining a workforce that is representative of these communities.
  • Investing in our people’s development – We are creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is equipped with the skills they need to excel, encouraged to reach their full potential, and feels able to bring their authentic professional self to work.

By bringing together people from different backgrounds, cultures and experiences, our teams benefit from a wider range of perspectives and ideas. This allows us to approach challenges differently, develop more innovative and effective solutions for our clients, and create lasting positive impact for the communities we serve.

We also understand that when people feel motivated, supported and connected to a sense of purpose, they are more likely to perform at their best. We are investing in a range of initiatives, benefits and processes designed to support wellbeing and help our people flourish both personally and professionally.

As we move forward, we will continue to listen, learn and measure our progress against others. We recognise there are areas where we can and must do better and we will always try to improve our performance. By refining our approach and strengthening our initiatives over time, we aim to build a genuinely inclusive culture and a resilient, future‑ready business.

Target

Year-on-year increase in female employees across the business

Progress

Achieved a 1.36% increase in female employees across the business against April 2024 baseline

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█ Achieved/Ongoing

Target

Year-on-year increase in ethnicity across the business

Progress

The number of non-white employees across the business has increased since last year. (We do not currently publish this data externally.)

Status

█ Achieved/Ongoing

Target

Year-on-year increase in female representation and ethnicity in senior roles

Progress

We have seen an increase in female representation and ethnicity in senior roles since last year. (We do not currently publish this data externally.)

Status

█ Achieved/Ongoing

Target

Zero work-related reportable accidents

Progress

We had three over 7-day reportable accidents in 2025

Status

█ More to do

Target

Year-on-year increase in near miss reporting

Progress

We have identified more near misses year-on-year since 2021, which helps avoid work-related accidents and incidents

Status

█ Achieved/Ongoing

Target

Personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for all

Progress

At RLB we recognise that when it comes to PPE, one size does not fit all. RLB signed SHP's Inclusive PPE Charter and is working to comply with BS EN 30417:2025 – Provision of Inclusive PPE.

Status

█ Achieved/Ongoing

Target

Social Return on Investment (SROI) of £2.50 per £1 of investment into RLB by 2025/26

Progress

SROI has increased by 1.2% to £2.44

Status

█ On track

Target

£1,000,000,000 of social value created by 2025/26

Progress

Our total social value contribution since 2020 is £1,254,289,970

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█ Achieved/Exceeded

Target

Raise £24,250 for charities chosen by employees at our offices

Progress

We raised £55,110 for a wide range of deserving causes, including our offices' chosen charities

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█ Achieved/Exceeded

Target

3,950 hours of voluntary work by employees across all UK offices

Progress

2,504 hours of voluntary work for a wide range of deserving causes

Status

█ More to do

Target

30% take-up of annual paid volunteering day (CSR Day) available to all employees to support local communities

Progress

We have reduced this target from 60% to 30%. Based on our research, this is more aligned to industry norms. 13% of colleagues recorded their CSR Day in 2025.

Status

█ More to do

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