‘Shifting the dial’ outlines our ambitious strategy that is using the Institution's position as a strategic influencer and leader in the transport sector to effect change.
We are aiming to build on achievements to date to drive the EDI agenda more consistently and with greater pace within the CIHT membership and across the sector.
In 2022 CIHT launched its comprehensive Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Strategy that is aiming to 'shift the dial' and bring about meaningful change.
We believe that an equitable, equal, diverse and inclusive profession that is representative of the communities we serve, is critical in fulfilling current, urgent and future challenges that we face as a profession.
Our evolving approach to EDI comprises a range of opportunities to not only improve diverse representation and cultivate inclusive culture - benefitting everyone and contributing to business success and growth, develop and enhance inclusive professional practice, from proactively engaging the communities we serve, to designing a safe, accessible and inclusive H&T infrastructure for all.
We know that EDI transcends health and environmental challenges, such as creating safe, accessible and affordable transportation for all, promoting health and wellbeing for all, stimulating the economy, and supports the just transition to net zero.
EDI is integral to both our mission and vision, and is one of our overarching themes along with decarbonisation and professionalism.
To advance, for public benefit, the science and art associated with highways and transportation infrastructure and services and to promote associated education, training, research and development.
To be the leading professional highways and transportation body, promoting safe, accessible, inclusive, economically and environmentally sustainable transport infrastructure.
CIHT members, Trustees and staff have a responsibility to create an environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion. CIHT is an organisation that:
CIHT has been at the forefront of advocating for greater Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the highways, transportation and infrastructure sector. Through our strategy [‘Shifting the dial’ ] we are showing just how our industry must implement change to deliver exceptional infrastructure while creating an environment that attracts and retains a progressive workforce. Aside from pushing for systemic change, our strategy will show how CIHT is taking firm steps to promote a more diverse and inclusive industry through sharing best practice and celebrating contributions from a variety of individuals and members in our events and through widening representation opportunities in our governance structures.
Inclusion is one of our four core values:
‘Shifting the dial’ outlines 5 strategic priorities that CIHT is focusing on between 2022-2026 and these include:
The strategy was developed with the assistance of the CIHT EDI Panel and The Clear Company, a company that provides inclusive talent management, consultancy and online resources and toolkits. The strategy is now embedded as a core activity for CIHT.
>>> Read the EDI Strategy
