People + Planet

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion  

We nurture an environment where every voice and perspective can be heard, with equal value placed on seen and unseen experiences: Community | Supply chain | People 

 
Our manufacturing facility in the UK helps support the local economy, community and businesses in Sanquhar, Scotland. We are mindful of our role in the locally both as a manufacturer and as an employer.

Here our community in Sanquhar shares some feedback https://youtu.be/bGr_synvdoc  
 
In 2017 we became a Signatory of the UN Global Compact. In doing this we agreed that Shaw implements the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact throughout its supply chain with updates to its sustainable sourcing policy and related terms and conditions for all suppliers. The United Nations Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. 

https://unglobalcompact.org/what-is-gc/participants/125051-Shaw-Industries-Group-Inc- 

Shaw Contract is a Framework supporter of the WorldGBC Health & Wellbeing Framework. This Framework looks at Six Principles for a Healthy, Sustainable Built Environment, which includes Social Value. 

https://worldgbc.org/better-places-for-people/health-framework/ 
 
Sharing knowledge and understanding 

We look to understand how to support diversity, equity and inclusion through our own internal Shaw Associate Resource Groups https://shawinc.com/Diversity 



How can we create spaces where people can bring their full self to work? 

We work with external groups and subject matter experts to understand the impact of diversity, equity and inclusion in the world around us.