We strive for inclusion in everything we do, encouraging open and respectful communication among our employees and with the local communities where we are present.

In 2020, the global pandemic called for an immediate and exceptional focus on our employee safety, which slowed progress related to our Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) roadmap, but we regained momentum at the end of the year and set the stage for new actions in 2021 and beyond, with several developments:

Developments in 2020

• Building on our 2019 baseline, we continued to map our diversity data as the basis for our actions.
• We added D&I modules to leadership training programs delivered in 2020, and the topic is now part of mandatory e-learning for new people managers at LDC.

• More broadly, the onboarding of new employees includes a segment on the company’s commitment to D&I, and we promote our e-learning courses on unconscious bias globally. In 2021, these training modules will become mandatory for all employees with access to LDC’s e-learning platform.
• In line with our commitment to promote greater work-life balance, we set out and announced a global framework for remote work arrangements. Related policies were prepared in all regions and are ready for implementation, as and when the pandemic allows employees to return to the office in each location.
• To create a global inclusive recruitment standard for LDC, we are adopting a competency-based selection approach that supports a more consistent applicant experience. Our HR community has been trained in this new approach and is preparing for global implementation in 2021.