DEI Maturity Assessment
In FY2023, we shared the results of an independent DEI assessment of the AMIEO region conducted by global consulting firm, Korn Ferry. It identified areas of strength in our DEI practices as well as opportunities for us to do better.
Guided by these findings, FY2024 saw us go further and faster in embedding DEI in our operations and culture. But we also wanted to gain a deeper understanding of how effectively we are building a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace across the region. We therefore commissioned a new, tailored DEI Maturity Assessment.
Led by global DEI Consultant Roy Gluckman in partnership with our AMIEO DEI Council leads from each market, the assessment used Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB) to measure 275 benchmarks (statements) across the six entities listed below:
- NMUK - Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK
- NTCE - Nissan Technical Centre Europe
- NMEG - Nissan Motor Egypt
- NMIPL - Nissan Motor India Private Ltd
- NMEF - Nissan Middle East
- NAE - Nissan Automotive Europe
Encouragingly, the assessment reported an average score of Level 4: Progressive across the six entities, just below the highest rating of Level 5: Best Practice. High engagement and positive sentiment were reflected in themes like Celebration & Awareness, Respect & Trust, Leadership, Governance & Policy and Accountability.
These findings underline the success with which our foundational DEI efforts, particularly leadership commitment and internal governance, are resonating across our workforce - and inspire us to do even more in future. While we are proud of these results, the assessment identified three areas of focus and improvement:
- Improve employee experience through inclusive learning and development, recruitment and onboarding.
- Boost representation via targets, retention and succession planning.
- Strengthen external impact through marketing, supplier development and communication.
These focus areas will be a fundamental part of DEI strategy as we move into FY2025 and beyond.
An independent DEI maturity assessment reported an average score of Level 4: Progressive across six key entities of the AMIEO region, just one below the highest rating possible.
