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SPP’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
The SPP recognises the value and strength that EDI can bring to all organisations.
Both in the SPP and in the wider Pensions arena, we are committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusivity – so that everyone feels respected, valued for their individuality and able to be their authentic selves.
To this end, we have these key Intentions.
| Organisation | Group Representative |
|---|---|
| Aon | Thomas Yorath |
| Isio | Julie Gray |
| LCP | Jay Holley (ECP Group Rep) |
| LCP | Shayala McRae |
| Royal London | Sam Hall |
| Society of Pension Professionals | Fred Emden |
| Travers Smith LLP | Daniel Gerring (Chair) |
EDI Resources
Previous Events
We have run two events focusing on a variety of topics in the EDI space:
- An event in October 2024, which discussed alternate routes into pensions, neurodiversity in the workplace, developing engagement with more inclusive communication and the pensions savings gap.
- An event in March 2023, which focused on potential solutions to the intergenerational pensions gap, how trustees are impacting board diversity and how powerful communications can be in improving engagement.
Interviews and Discussions
We have conducted a variety of discussion and interviews on different areas of EDI, including:
- An interview with Sandisiwe Dhlamini, EDI Lead at The Pensions Regulator
- A conversation with Michaela Gibson on neurodiversity in pensions
- A conversation with Brenda Kite, exploring her personal journey of transition
- A panel discussion on attracting and retaining diverse talent in pensions . This is a four-part series, with each part focusing on a different area:
Media Articles
Our members have published articles in the pensions media on topics including pension gaps and attracting and retaining diverse talent within the industry:
- The LGBTQ+ Pensions Gap (Daniel Gerring, August 2024)
- The Ethnicity Pensions Gap (Shayala McRae, May 2024)
- The Differences in Retirement Outcomes for Men and Women (Madelena Cain, March 2024)
- Attracting and Retaining Diverse Talent within Pensions (Harriet Burchett, August 2024)