Our Commitment

At SailGP, we are committed to ensuring there are no barriers for people thriving, feeling included and having their voices heard. Whilst striving to be the world’s most sustainable and purpose-driven global sports and entertainment platform, we recognize that workforce diversity, treating everybody fairly, and promoting a culture of inclusion are vital to success both on and off the water.

This Inclusion Policy (the “Policy”), along with the SailGP Inclusion Strategy, sets out the ethos and principles by which we operate to create a diverse, equal and inclusive environment within SailGP, and accelerate change across the sport of sailing.

Our SailGP values of Deliver Quality, Break Boundaries, Make an Impact, Stand Together and Strike a Balance unite our organization and define how we behave and interact with each other, and they guide how we make decisions.

Policy Scope
This Policy is applicable—but not limited—to SailGP practices and policies on recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; learning and development; promotions; transfers; terminations; disciplinary and dismissal processes; operations and interactions at SailGP offices, event sites and any other official events at which SailGP are involved or work is being carried out.

The Policy applies to all SailGP employees, contractors, interns, apprentices, work experience assignments, volunteers and all competing teams in line with the Participation Agreement (all of whom are referred to as the “SailGP Workforce” in this document) and anyone conducting work on behalf of SailGP. All of these groups have a personal responsibility to be aware of the content of this Policy and to abide by it at all times.

Within this Policy there is reference to external stakeholders such as partners, sponsors, suppliers, fans and followers, people who use SailGP services, facilities and/or attend SailGP events. We welcome alignment and support from all external stakeholders to uphold this policy in line with the SailGP values.

Together, the SailGP Workforce and all other groups above are referred to as the “SailGP Family” in this document.

Inclusion

We support all members of the SailGP Family to feel included across all areas of the workplace, regardless of who they are, what they do for the business, their background and/or circumstance. We promote a culture where our SailGP Family stand together, treating all who we come into contact with equally, fairly and courteously.

Diversity

We respect and understand that every member of the SailGP Family is different. Diversity is the spectrum of difference represented within our organization, and we strongly believe that the SailGP Workforce ought to reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

We appreciate that each individual possesses different levels of education and experience. We know there are differences in gender, religion, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, caregiver status, health conditions, disability status and many other attributes.

Regardless of differences, everybody is welcome, everybody is valued and we do not permit discrimination against any member of the SailGP Family, based on their diversity.

Equity

We appreciate that every individual needs different things in order to thrive and we intend to ensure that everyone is supported to reach their full potential. At SailGP, we strive to level the playing field and ensure all individuals have access to the support, information, resources, and opportunities they need to perform their role and to progress.

Responsibilities

All members of the SailGP Family should consider this Policy and treat each other with dignity and respect at all times. This includes both through interactions in person and through all types of communication, both personal and public (e.g. social media). Specific responsibilities are outlined below:

SailGP Leadership Team

• The Leadership Team ensures that Inclusion considerations are incorporated within business planning and operations.
• The Leadership Team serve as role models for this Policy through their commitment and example.

SailGP Inclusion Action Group

• The SailGP Inclusion Action Group has a clear mandate to create an equal and inclusive environment within SailGP and to improve equality and diversity of race, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities and sexual orientations with differences in education, personalities, skill sets, experiences and knowledge bases and to accelerate change in this area across the sport of sailing.
• The SailGP Inclusion Action Group will achieve its mandate through execution of agreed action plans that align with the SailGP Inclusion Strategy. This may result in recommendations for new or updated policies, practices and/or procedures agreed upon by the Inclusion Action Group members and approved by the Leadership Team for implementation.

SailGP Workforce (including competing teams)

• All members of SailGP Workforce have a responsibility to comply with and promote the policy through appropriate actions and behaviors. The SailGP Code of Conduct sets out the behaviors that are expected and explains how all members of the SailGP Workforce and anyone conducting work on behalf of SailGP should abide by our values.
• All members of SailGP Workforce must value and respect each other’s individuality and ensure they do not participate in any behavior that would breach this Policy, whether intentionally or unintentionally.
• All members of SailGP Workforce should challenge unacceptable language and behavior and report any breaches of this Policy or the SailGP Code of Conduct to their manager, or a member of the People Team.
• Managers must ensure those working for them are aware of and understand this Policy, the SailGP Code of Conduct and the importance of appropriate behavior and language.
• Managers must appropriately challenge and deal with any incidents that breach this Policy and/or the SailGP Code of Conduct and ensure all issues are reported to the People Team to enable appropriate processes to be instigated.
• All members of the SailGP Workforce must undertake any training required.

External partners, sponsors and suppliers

Whilst this Policy does not directly apply to external partners, sponsors or suppliers (see Policy Scope), we consider them to be supported and considered as follows.

Wherever possible, we will seek to ensure partnerships and/or working relationships with organizations that have inclusive policies, aims, values and/or working practices that align with this policy and our commitment to ensure there are no barriers for people thriving, feeling included and having their voices heard.

• All external partners, sponsors, and suppliers are expected to comply with this Policy when attending SailGP events or any other official events at which SailGP are involved or carrying out work affiliated with SailGP.
• The evaluation process used to identify who we should work/partner with may be influenced by the extent to which the organization operates and commits to discrimination legislation and philosophy. This would also be the case for continuing relationships.
• Failure to meet the standards of legislation and/or this Policy may lead to the dissolution of any partnership or agreement.

Fans and followers, people who use our services, facilities and/or attend our events

Whilst this Policy does not directly apply to fans and followers, people who use our services, facilities and/or attend our events (see Policy Scope), we consider them to be supported and considered as follows.

• Individuals are expected to behave in line with this Policy when attending SailGP events.
• Individuals witnessing any behavior contrary to this Policy and/or the SailGP Code of Conduct at a SailGP site or any other official events at which SailGP are involved should immediately report it to a member of SailGP event staff.
• Any individual found breaching this Policy may be banned from SailGP events for a period of time and up to a lifetime ban for serious breaches.

How We Operate

We recognize that the behaviors and actions of each individual have a significant impact upon our culture. With this in mind, we uphold various policies and procedures that provide guidance and support for the SailGP Workforce, each playing an important role in practically and effectively promoting inclusive behaviors and practices.

This makes DEI everyone’s responsibility.

The following policy documents are in place:

• The SailGP Code of Conduct has been created to set out the behaviors that are expected and explains how all employees and anyone conducting work on behalf of SailGP should abide by our values.
• SailGP Equal Opportunities & Dignity at Work Policy - SailGP is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment and against customers.

We also have employee resource networks that provide opportunity for support, connection and knowledge sharing:

• Women of SailGP - In an industry known to be male-dominated and understanding the amazing support and connection that communities provide, we aim to provide a supportive network for the Women of SailGP community. Examples of involvement that we have run to date include fireside chats with members of staff, dedicated slack channel, online networking and meet-ups at events.
• SailGP Pride - A community for allies and members of the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, and those who would like to learn more about, or show support for, diversity and this community.

Zero tolerance of discrimination, harassment and bullying

We do not tolerate any form of discrimination, harassment or bullying. As such we will not accept any form of these across SailGP; from any member of SailGP Workforce, anyone conducting work on behalf of SailGP, or from the wider SailGP Family.

We are a family who support each other and respect each other’s beliefs. We aim to create an environment which values individuals equally, and where people can be free to be themselves.

We are committed to challenging discrimination in all its forms and will support everybody in the SailGP Family in demonstrating this commitment in their everyday activities.

We would encourage anyone who feels they have been subject to discrimination, harassment or bullying to raise their concerns without any fear so that we can act to eradicate such behavior.

Reporting inappropriate conduct

We are committed to developing a culture where all individuals are encouraged to raise any concerns about unacceptable practice and misconduct. It is the duty of everyone to speak up about genuine concerns. We take any form of misconduct seriously and have created a Speak Up Policy to enable SailGP Workforce to raise concerns early and in the right way.

For individuals from any stakeholder group not mentioned above, concerns can be raised to any member of SailGP staff and/or a member of the People Team at people@sailgp.com.

Any individual found to breach this Policy, will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action.

Considerations
SailGP complies with the laws of each country in which we do business, including being familiar and compliance with the local equal opportunity laws and regulations which govern the business activities that we engage in within the respective territory. Accordingly, to the extent that following local law would conflict with this Policy, local law must be adhered to.

Right to Terminate or Amend Policy
SailGP reserves the right to modify, suspend, change or terminate this Policy at any time, in accordance with local law. This Policy does not create any contractual rights or obligations, whether expressed or implied. Subject to local law, the English-language version will prevail.