Plants@Work, the UK trade association for the interior landscaping industry, has introduced a policy to encourage equality, diversity and inclusion for all its members and their teams. The aim is to eliminate unlawful discrimination and encourage our membership to give fair representation to all sectors.

As a member of Plants@Work, Purposeful Places commits to

• Provide equality, fairness and respect for all members / individuals and their teams.
• Protect against unlawful discrimination realised in the Equality Act 2010 i.e. protect characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, social or financial status.
• Encourage equality, diversity and inclusion as good, fair and professional practice.
• Work towards creating a culture free of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination, promoting dignity and respect for all, and where individual differences and the contributions of all members are recognised and valued.
• Responsibilities include members conducting themselves in a manner that supports this policy in providing equal opportunities and preventing bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination.
• Take seriously complaints of bullying, harassment, victimisation and unlawful discrimination by members, customers, suppliers, visitors, the public and any others in the course of the Association’s activities.