What makes accrEDIted™ different?

At a time where EDI accreditations are being called into question, what makes accrEDIted™ different?

Schemes like Disability Confident have been called into question recently, as organisations signed up, to the government’s Disability Confident scheme, have been found not to employ greater numbers of disabled people, or even to offer better accessibility to opportunities. So what is the point of displaying the badge?

At The EDI Mark C.I.C. we were determined accrEDIted™ would be different. It would be meaningful, it would be thorough and most importantly, it would create positive change for EVERYONE in the world of work.

accrEDIted™ is measured and awarded, based on our unique and comprehensive EDI Accreditation Framework©. Our framework of 120 measures considers the EDI performance of an organisation across 3 categories: People, Environment and Culture.

The EDI Accreditation Framework© was designed in collaboration with our Charity Partners to ensure it is intersectional and meets the needs of the communities they represent.

Guaranteeing every voice is heard and every perspective considered throughout the accreditation process.

We measure and analyse who is represented in the organisation and where, if pay and rewards are equitable, if employee policies, operations and procedures are fair and fit for purpose, removing barriers and providing equal opportunities for everyone to thrive.

Uniquely, and most importantly, every measure is also evidenced by understanding how your people actually FEEL!

Good policies do not automatically reflect the authentic culture of an organisation. Our accreditation is only awarded where data and policies align with the lived reality of the people working there.

Our Accreditation cannot simply be bought – it is only awarded to organisations who genuinely meet our exacting standards.

So if you are an organisation genuinely committed to improving Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for all your people, accrEDIted™ provides a meaningful measure you can trust. Why not start your journey today?

To find out more about becoming accrEDIted™, visit our website today.