Wednesday, May 12, 2021
In October 2020 we published a report on racial equality and set out commitments to support our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic customers, colleagues and communities. Here’s an update on progress so far.
Last year a colleague-led Taskforce established by CEO Alison Rose led on a report on racial equality for our customers, colleagues and communities. The report, Banking on Racial Equality: A Roadmap for Positive Change (PDF 3MB), set out ten commitments from NatWest Group designed to make meaningful, positive change.
Today we’re publishing an interim report outlining progress made on our commitments in the first six months. Building on our focus over the past five years to create a more inclusive and diverse culture, these commitments have helped us intensify the focus and accelerate progress.
Action we’ve taken on our commitments so far include:
Read our full Racial Equality Interim Report (PDF 1.2MB) which outlines progress made so far on each of our ten commitments.
Racial Equality Taskforce co-leads Shamraz Begum, Yinka Fadina and Samuel Okafor, said: "We're delighted to continue to lead this pan-bank effort to accelerate NatWest Group's progress towards being ethnically diverse, for colleagues, customers and communities. We're constantly impressed with the ingenuity of our colleagues, and the initiative taken by businesses and functions to make change happen."
CEO Alison Rose, said: “The work of our Racial Equality Taskforce has showed that while we have a record to be proud of, there is indeed more we could do to champion the potential of our customers, colleagues and communities of all cultures and ethnicities. I'm excited about the energy within the organisation to deliver change and heartened by the progress being made. Together with colleagues across the bank, and industry and community partners, we will continue improving our understanding and support.”