Pride every day: How Mott MacDonald supports our LGBTQ+ colleagues all year round

June is Pride Month—a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, honour the history of the movement, and reaffirm our commitment to equity and inclusion. At Mott MacDonald, we stand with our LGBTQ+ colleagues and allies not just during Pride Month, but every day.

As an employee-owned business with a deep-rooted commitment to positive social outcomes, we believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels safe, included, valued and supported—regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.

Pride Month at Mott MacDonald: A Time to Celebrate and Reflect

Each June, our global offices come together to mark Pride Month with events, talks, and campaigns that amplify LGBTQ+ voices and promote education and allyship. Activities include:

• 🌈 Participation in Pride events and marches.
• 🎤 Internal communications campaigns that spotlight LGBTQ+ colleagues, allies, and initiatives happening.
• 💬 Educational webinars and guest speakers sharing personal stories, insights into LGBTQ+ history.

But our work doesn’t stop there. We know that real inclusion means showing up all year round.

Year-Round Support: Our Commitment in Action

At Mott MacDonald, inclusion is fundamental to how we work. Here’s how we support LGBTQ+ colleagues throughout the year:

🏳️‍🌈 Our LGBTQ+ & Allies Network

Our LGBTQ+ employee network is an active, visible force for inclusion across the business. The network:

• Provides peer support and community for LGBTQ+ employees and allies.
• Advises on inclusive policy development—from gender identity guidance to transitioning at work.
• Leads education and awareness campaigns that challenge bias and promote understanding.
• Works closely with HR and leadership to advocate for systemic change.

Whether it’s through mentoring, events, or simply providing a safe space to connect, the network ensures everyone has the support they need to be their authentic self at work.

🛠 Inclusive Policies and Practices

We review and update our policies to ensure they support the needs of LGBTQ+ employee – whether that’s inclusive language, gender neutral facilities, or support for transitioning employees. Our approach to benefits and family leave also reflects our commitment to diverse family structures.

📚 Training and Education

We offer continuous learning opportunities for all employees, including:

• EDI learning modules covering LGBTQ+ inclusion and unconscious bias.
• Allyship campaigns that encourage everyone to step up, speak out, and support one another.
• Guidance and resources to raise awareness of how to be LGBTQ+ inclusive.

Representation and Leadership

We’re committed to increasing visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals across all levels of our business. This includes:

• Celebrating and showcasing LGBTQ+ role models and senior leaders.
• Tracking and improving representation through voluntary disclosure campaigns.
• Our pride lanyards offer a silent but powerful way to support the LGBTQ+ community every day.

Collaboration and Advocacy

We don’t do this work alone. We partner with external organisations and proudly support industry-wide initiatives such as Stonewall, Trans in the City, MyGWork and Building Equality.

These partnerships help us learn, grow, and contribute to change at scale.

Inclusion is Everyone’s Responsibility

Pride isn’t just about celebration—it’s also about reflection, resilience, and recommitment. While progress has been made, we know that many LGBTQ+ individuals still face discrimination and exclusion. That’s why we continue to ask ourselves: what more can we do?

At Mott MacDonald, inclusion is everyone’s responsibility—and we’re committed to listening, learning, and taking action, together.

Join Us

Whether you’re a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, you’ll find a place of welcome, respect, and purpose at Mott MacDonald.

🌈 Pride is not just a month. It’s a mindset—and it’s how we work, every day.

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