The maritime industry is international, yet despite this, there is a narrow view of what a seafarer will look like and be. This means people who do not fit this view may not get on in the industry. At Stena Line, we believe that promoting diversity and reducing inequality will help us achieve our vision of connecting Europe for a sustainable future.
Greater diversity across the company will help us develop fresh ideas and make sure we meet the needs of all our customers. Recruiting from different parts of the community also means we’ll increase our chances of attracting the best people.
We want our employees to contribute to their full potential. We value everyone’s unique experiences and personalities, respect each other’s differences, and work to combat discrimination and harassment. Ultimately, this contributes to a better work environment for everyone.
Salem Yohannes became our new Diversity and Inclusion Lead in 2021, helping us speed up our journey to equality.
Diversity and inclusion are key to Stena Line’s vision of connecting Europe for a sustainable future, and our purpose, to be a trusted link between people, places and societies. It supports our vision and purpose because we are a customer-centric business. A workforce that reflects our diverse customer groups will help us understand their needs.
We believe that our people are essential to the company’s success. A diverse, inclusive workplace gives employees opportunities to contribute, develop and grow. This means our people feel empowered to do their best work and fulfil their potential.
Additionally, diversity and inclusion are key to a key part of sustainability. That’s why it’s included in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.