Charter for Diversity in Spain

Following in the steps of France, Belgium and Germany, Spain has announced a charter for Diversity. The “Charter de la Diversidad” is a commitment to the principles of social integration and non-discrimination which aims to improve and enhance the collaboration of various cultures and diverse peoples. It is also a tool for generating innovation and economic efficiency in organizations. Myrtha Casanova, president of the Foundation for Diversity, noted that “managing Diversity has not only become a business imperative, but it is both socially and legally vital for the economy of the twenty-first century.” In Spain, only one in a hundred companies have knowledge of the economic impact of diversity, while in the northern countries of Europe, 63% of organizations consider it beneficial.
Since the launch of the Charter, a number of organisations have committed to the Charter and to the principles of Inclusion, Diversity and anti-discrimination. They include Banco Popular, Banesto, BBVA, Banco Santander, Endesa, Iberdrola, IBM, CERMI Telefónica, Sodexa Alares Group, MRW and Partnership Spanish for Executives, among others.
For more information on the Charter, available only in Spanish, visit here.