The Diversity in Plastics session will showcase examples of successful diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives from the UK plastics sector. Guest speakers will also share their personal experiences of working in the industry, and the results of the first survey of diversity in UK plastics will be presented.

Learning objectives:

1.       Understand what diversity, equity and inclusion means in the context of plastics industry employment

2.       Understand how a proactive approach to diversity, equity and inclusion can help close the skills gap

3.       Gain inspiration for new initiatives and approaches to supporting diversity in the UK plastics space