AVEVA sets first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion target

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) target focused on gender diversity - 50% women new hires by 2030; 40% women managers by 2030; and 30% women in leadership by 2030

AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, has set its first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) targets focused on gender diversity.

The company is in the process of setting goals and targets for ethnicity/race, disability, sexual orientation and religion and belief which are aligned to its global strategy to improve other areas of DEI.

As per the report, the company is targeting 50% Women new hires by 2030; 40% Women managers by 2030; and 30% Women in leadership by 2030.

“We are committed to leading progress and being transparent about our plans, which we are demonstrating with our first DEI targets,” says Peter Herweck, CEO, AVEVA.

The company’s global gender pay gap continues to close, and there were improvements in 15 of its largest 20 countries. AVEVA was pleased to achieve such high disclosure rates for its ethnicity pay gap analysis with 84% and 95% of the workforce participating in the UK and US respectively.

AVEVA is committed to creating an inclusive company culture that promotes equity and belonging for its employees and customers. The company has an important opportunity to become an employer of choice for STEM candidates and an inclusive place to work for all employees and future employees from diverse backgrounds.

AVEVA is continuing to drive forward its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion plan to achieve this and looks forward to sharing learnings across its business and with like-minded organisations.

“We believe that AVEVA is enriched by diversity and are making an effort to bring about positive change together, ensuring AVEVA is a great place to belong,” adds Herweck.