Equality and diversity

As a public body, we publish regular information about what our equality objectives are and how we're meeting them.

Our duties under the Equality Act 2010

Under the Equality Act 2010, Defra, has a duty to:

  • eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation
  • advance equality of opportunity
  • foster good relations between groups of people regardless of their age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or marriage and civil partnership status

Defra equality publications

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI)strategy

Defra group equality objectives for 2024 to 2026 are to: 

  • attract, empower and retain diverse talent
  • invest in our people to unlock the potential of diverse teams
  • foster a respectful and inclusive culture, where everyone can thrive
  • improve our understanding and the way we work with the communities we serve

We review our objectives and priorities regularly to make sure they are relevant and meet changing business and customer needs.

Gender pay gap

We publish reports which summarise the difference between the average salary of women and men in Defra. Read the:

Civil Service people survey

Defra contributes to the annual Civil Service people survey. Read the results for:

Organisations we work with

Defra works with the following diversity organisations:

  • Business Disability Forum (BDF)
  • Employers for Carers (EfC)
  • Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion (Enei)

Equality contact

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team
Defra
Seacole Building 
2 Marsham St
London  
SW1P 4DF

Email: diversity.team@defra.gov.uk

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