Value proposition

The Global Diversity List is announced 8 November 2023 | Published in The
Guardian | #GDL23

Our vision is to create the definitive global diversity standard that covers every strand of diversity, in every country, in the world. The results of the Global Diversity List will be released annually, the first list was published in October 2016.

Why create a Global Diversity List (GDL)?

The diversity profession has developed organically as a branch of Human Resources over the last two decades. As yet, there are no formal qualifications required to be a diversity professional. The creation of the GDL addresses this fundamental weakness in the profession.

No universal, global, independent standard exists that can quantify the performance of organisations in the delivery of diversity.

The GDL is the gold standard for diversity, globally. All organisations who wish to be seen as credible corporate players in the field of diversity will be required to be accredited by the Global Diversity List.

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