Developed by the British Beer & Pub Association, the charter encourages businesses from the brewing and pub sector to ensure a commitment to diversity and inclusion is at the heart of their operations and across all of their sites.

The 13-point pledge puts forward commitments for breweries and pubs to aim for, including placing diversity & inclusion on board-level agendas, creating inclusive venues and spaces and taking a zero-tolerance approach to harassment or discrimination of any kind.

The charter and survey signify the start of a series of actions including a benchmarking survey, to ensure the sector is #OpenToAll. A bespoke toolkit released later this summer will include further practical guidance and resources for brewing and pub businesses to foster diversity and inclusion.

The sector-wide commitment will build on the work being done by many brewing and pub businesses.

Introducing the new charter, Chief Executive of the British Beer & Pub Association Emma McClarkin said:

“The brewing and pub industry is vibrant and diverse in so many ways and we must proactively ensure that is also reflected in our workforces and our offer to customers. That’s why we are proud to be launching this charter and survey and make a sector-wide commitment to be open to all. This is a social mission, as much as it is an economic one, because diverse, inclusive workplaces are productive and innovative workplaces.

“Many of our members are already making brilliant progress in this area, and this charter seeks to make sure all brewing and pub business are supporting and celebrating diversity of all kinds so they can thrive at the heart of our communities long into the future.”

Read the full charter here.