The European Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli, inaugurated the Diversity Foundation gala with the signatory companies.
GXO commits to the European Decalogue to create a safe and inclusive workplace where equal opportunities exist.
MADRID, December 12, 2023 — GXO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE: GXO), the largest company in the world dedicated exclusively to logistics contracts, has signed the Diversity Charter at a gala organized by the Diversity Foundation in Madrid. GXO’s participation in the signing ceremony reaffirms its commitment to inclusive culture and a diverse workforce in Spain and across its global operations.
Rafael Gutiérrez de Mesa, General Director of GXO in Spain and Portugal, stated: “For GXO it is a great honor to commit once again to our people by signing this Diversity Charter. For us, it reaffirms our commitment to labor inclusion of our employees and with the community to generate a positive impact on society.”
The European Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli, said: “I encourage companies to continue working for diversity and inclusion, with actions aimed at creating safe and welcoming work spaces, where everyone has a place, contributing to the well-being of employees. and obtaining better business results.”
The Diversity Charter, promoted by the European Commission, includes 10 principles that companies and organizations sign to reinforce their commitment to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunities in the workplace. Rafael Gutiérrez de Mesa was accompanied at the event by the president of the Diversity Foundation, María Eugenia Girón, and Cristina Villalba, responsible for GXO’s Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity initiatives in Spain and Portugal.
As part of its values-based culture, GXO is firmly committed to inclusion and making a positive difference to the quality of life of its more than 8,500 employees in Spain and Portugal, its communities and society as a whole. As a leader in logistics services, GXO plays a crucial role as an employer of choice in the sector, generating employment and improving the quality of life of communities.
At a global level, GXO’s belonging, diversity and inclusion program, called “We Belong”, includes a series of initiatives that promote the inclusion and engagement of all team members, fostering a workplace that is open to all. Employees also have access to GXO University, an online platform that offers courses ranging from basics to more advanced topics and that grants certifications in areas such as digitalization, team management and leadership.
