Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policy

In our global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion policy, we set out a number of general commitments to which participating regions have agreed.

We commit to: 

• Actively support diversity, equity and inclusion and to ensure that everyone is valued and treated with dignity and respect.
• Strive continually to provide people with a working environment that is free from discrimination and/or harassment of any kind.
• Ensure partners, directors and managers work in partnership with their people to create and sustain an inclusive working environment where everyone's unique contribution is valued.
• Ensure that decisions affecting employment, learning and development, promotion and career development are based on an individual's ability and reflect genuine role requirements.
• Behave in accordance with our business principles and values by requiring all people to meet the minimum standards of behavior and conduct in relation to how they treat their colleagues and other people with whom they have contact as part of their work at Norton Rose Fulbright.
• Regularly review this policy and its practical application and make any updates to continue to work toward identifying and eliminating any direct or indirect discriminatory practices.
• Make the necessary adjustments to meet the needs of people with disabilities where reasonable and practicable to do so.
• Provide everyone within the firm access to this policy. Our regions may also provide the appropriate local training to ensure we operate a nondiscriminatory workplace that prioritizes respect for our differences.  

Objectives, goals and metrics for success are determined by region, in accordance with local laws.