By Ganymede
Reflecting on Progress, Committing to More: Our EDI Journey and 2025 Charter Launch
In 2021, we launched our first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Charter to formally embed our values into every aspect of our business. It set out clear intentions, defined accountability, and established a structured framework for tracking progress - demonstrating our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Four years on, the Charter has acted as both a roadmap and a catalyst, guiding tangible improvements across the organisation. From inclusive recruitment practices and employee training, to leadership accountability and community outreach, our efforts have been wide-ranging and impactful. We’re proud of the momentum we’ve built - but we’re equally mindful that there’s more to do.
A key milestone in our journey has been the transition from focusing on “Equality” to “Equity.” This subtle but powerful shift reflects our deeper understanding that not everyone starts from the same place. Equity means providing tailored support to remove barriers - so that all individuals can thrive, not just survive.
As we mark the end of our first Charter period, we’re pleased to share our 2025 EDI Charter, which builds on everything we’ve learned so far. This document sets out our priorities for the next four years, with both long-term ambitions and near-term goals to drive meaningful, lasting change.
Our review outlines key achievements, such as:
Establishing a cross-functional EDI steering group with growing engagement.
Expanding inclusive recruitment strategies and flexible working options.
Supporting professional networks and external advocacy initiatives like Women in Rail.
Launching targeted outreach programmes for youth and underrepresented communities.
Providing annual EDI and Modern Slavery training, with new scenario-based workshops coming in 2025.
We’ve also learned from our challenges. While we exceeded targets in some areas - like increasing the proportion of our workforce identifying as Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic - lower response rates in some employee groups and rigid survey formats revealed gaps we’re committed to addressing.
Looking ahead, our 2025 Charter sets out strategic goals through to 2029, including:
Broadening workforce diversity across all levels.
Increasing representation in leadership.
Enhancing survey engagement and voluntary data disclosure.
Expanding manager EDI training to build inclusive leadership.
Strengthening transparency and external perception of our EDI efforts.
At Ganymede, equity, diversity, and inclusion are not checkboxes - they are integral to our culture, values, and success. We remain committed to learning, listening, and acting to ensure our people, clients, and communities feel seen, heard, and supported.
We invite you to read the full EDI Progress Review and 2025 Charter here.