Addressing the gender pay gap with meaningful change
Heidelberg Materials UK publish 2024 gender pay gap report; Focus on gender balance making an impact
HEIDELBERG Materials UK have published their 2024 gender pay gap report and, whilst acknowledging that there is a pay difference between men and women, say they are pleased that the gap continues to narrow, dropping 0.6%.
As with the whole of the mineral products industry, Heidelberg Materials’ workforce continues to be male dominated, although the company’s focus on gender balance is making an impact. In 2024, Heidelberg Materials UK saw a 17% increase in women in top and senior management, 24% more in middle management, and a 2% rise in their total female workforce.
The company says it is committed to continuing to drive this change, creating more opportunities for women and fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
Heidelberg Materials’ executive-led Fairness, Awareness, Inclusion and Respect (FAIR) committee helps to drive meaningful change across the organization and a range of employee networks help to deliver the company’s FAIR aims.
Through initiatives such as Heidelberg Materials’ Network of Women (NOW), the company say it provides a platform to facilitate collaboration, discuss challenges, and support female colleagues in fulfilling their career goals.
Additionally, through the company’s partnership with Minerals Matter, an industry initiative which aims to inspire the next generation into the quarrying and minerals sector, Heidelberg Materials UK hope to encourage more women to pursue careers in the industry and help build a more diverse workforce.
Chief executive officer Simon Willis said: ‘We are committed to continuing to improve our position and are working to ensure everyone who works for us, and with us, feels respected and included, regardless of gender or any other characteristic.’
Read the full report below.
