SYSTRA becomes early signatories on Rail Gender Equity Charter 

This industry-wide initiative aims to advance gender equity across the rail sector through shared commitments to fair recruitment, equitable opportunities, and inclusive workplaces where everyone can thrive. As an early signatory, SYSTRA joins other leading organisations in pledging to create a rail industry that attracts and supports people of all genders. 

The Charter outlines five key commitments, those are: 

• We commit to fair and unbiased recruitment processes, to enable equal opportunity for candidates of all genders to start their career in rail. 
• We commit to offering all employees equitable opportunity for career development and leadership. 
• We commit to providing policy which supports and enables our gender equity commitments. 
• We commit to “walk the talk” of gender diversity and inclusion, with executive leadership support and engagement in diversity initiatives. 
• We commit to fostering a culture of inclusivity in the workplace, backing up our commitment with behaviours which make our employees feel valued and able to present their authentic selves. 

These commitments align closely with our own DEI Strategy and General Policy, which guide how we build connected, respectful and high-performing teams. 

 For us at SYSTRA, we are proud to be early signatories having long championed for the benefits of DEI. From inclusive policies to leadership accountability, our commitments are underpinned by our values and reflected by our people.

Alison Scott, Chief People Officer

As part of this commitment, we have already implemented the ARA’s Respect in Rail e-learning program as part of our training framework. 

Committing to the Rail Gender Equity Charter further demonstrates our leadership in fostering a culture of inclusion and respect, ensuring that diversity remains at the heart of how the company grows, innovates and delivers excellence for our clients and community.. 

For more information on the Rail Equity Charter, please find a link to the ARA Media release here. 

To learn more about SYSTRA’s commitment to DEI, please click here.