We aim to attract the best employees which includes the many different racial and ethnic backgrounds around the world.
As a truly global business with employees in 61 countries around the world, it is critical that our employee base is made up of people from all ethnic backgrounds, representing the communities in which we operate.
To ensure this, we have focused on driving improvements in ethnic representation through initiatives such as sponsorship to make sure we are succeeding in key regions around the globe.
Our Positively Ethnic Network (PEN) was set up in 2006. PEN is the business resource group that promotes the inclusion and representation of ethnic minorities at bp. It does this through mentoring, professional development and cultural awareness.
For example, the UK PEN has formed the Widening Participation Programme which aims to promote the recruitment and advancement of UK-based ethnic minority employees, by teaching students how to use science, technology, engineering or mathematics to pursue careers in companies like ours.
Across our network, we’ve built some amazing business resource groups with representation in various countries across the globe. These are aimed at creating better engagement and making sure that our people feel seen, connected and supported – all while empowering you to feel a part of our inclusive world.
“Our employee business resource groups in bp have equally championed the DE&I agenda and have promoted equitable support to everyone and I am very impressed with the activities undertaken by some of them.”
Punit
Information security principal
“bp’s biggest asset is its people. Its genuine commitment to inclusivity empowers those people to simply be.”
Nicholas
Senior manager – procurement digital garage
“bp has proved to be an amazing experience, providing dedicated multi-faith rooms and resources – and the flexibility to block my calendar for one hour every Friday for Friday prayers. I have never faced any issues with practicing my faith while delivering critical services as a senior-level leader.”
Nadeem
Principal enterprise technology engineer
“At bp, being inclusive is part of who we are. Our leaders genuinely recognise and uphold the profound strength found in our diversity.”
Ekene
Senior project manager – trading & shipping structured solutions and hydrogen
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