Inclusion and diversity

• Our Family Leave policy  
• ‘Thriving Through Menopause' guidelines 
• ‘Pregnancy loss' guidelines  
• ‘Fertility’ guidelines
• ‘Domestic and Family Abuse’ guidelines 
• ‘Disability Inclusion’ guidelines
• ‘Flexible Working’ and ‘Wellbeing’ policies 
• Carers Leave policy  

We’re proud to be recognised by the FTSE Women Leaders Review for the fourth consecutive year. This celebrates our commitment to driving gender equality - we’ve ranked number 1 for female representation at Board Level, number 4 for female representation across leadership and number 1 in the 'Food, Beverage and Tobacco' sector.

We’re proud four of our leaders Chief HR Officer, Louise Prashad, Chief Marketing Officer, Cristina Diezhandino, Head of Performance Marketing, Shane O'Rourke and Bailey’s Assistant Brand Manager, Mahlah Catline have been recognised in INvolve - The Inclusion People's Outstanding Role Model Lists 2024

Diageo future leaders, Olanike Onakoya and Lorena Leonardi along with Debra Crew and Louise Prashad, were recognized in the Heroes Role Model Lists for eighth consecutive year, the annual recognition of business leaders championing gender equality.

Diageo leaders, including Louise Prashad, Samori Gambrah, and Kristel Travis, were recognized in the annual Empower Role Model Lists, the annual recognition of business leaders championing ethnic diversity, with General Counsel Tom Shropshire ranking #1 in the Executives List.

Diageo ranked number three globally in the 2024 Equileap Global Report, and number one in the UK. The report case-studied Diageo as a leading company for gender equality, acknowledging its industry-leading Family Leave policy and transparency regarding its gender pay gap.

In the 2024 FTSE Women Leaders Review, Diageo ranked number two for female representation at board level, and beyond the board ranked 8th overall for female representation across leadership.

Diageo leaders, including Debra Crew, Louise Prashad, Rachel Toner, and Karen Blackett, were recognized in the Heroes Role Model Lists for seventh consecutive year, the annual recognition of business leaders championing gender equality.

Four leaders, including Louise Prashad, Cristina Diezhandino, and Amanda Lampe, were recognized in the annual Outstanding Role Model Lists, the annual spotlight on leaders championing LGBTQIA+ diversity, with Senior Culture and Entertainment Manager Andre Bogues ranking #1 in the Future Leaders List.

55/Redefined is the UK’s champion for the over-50s, advocating for age diversity, positivity and inclusion across all areas of life.

Disability:IN is the leading non-profit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide. We actively seek expert guidance to help us cultivate a workplace where people with disabilities participate fully and meaningfully, achieving greater inclusion and equity.

Business Disability Forum is a leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion working in partnership with businesses, Government, and disabled people to remove barriers to inclusion. Working together to drive an inclusive culture and work environment where people with disabilities can access equal opportunities and thrive.

Bridging Barriers is a charitable organisation dedicated to levelling the playing field for young individuals aged 16-25 from ethnically diverse and economically disadvantaged backgrounds. We work together to empower people to unlock career opportunities through insight days, personalised mentoring, bolstering their confidence and resilience.

Fertility Matters At Work is a leading organisation on a mission to educate and inspire businesses with an awareness of how fertility issues affect both their employees and their organisation.

Careers After Babies is leading the movement to make the world a better place for working parents.