

HS2 Contractor Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA Awarded for Demonstrating Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
HS2’s construction partner for Old Oak Common Station, BBVS, has achieved a prestigious workforce award – recognising its outstanding commitments to diversity and inclusion.
The Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA, BBVS joint venture, which is leading construction of the west London super-hub, was awarded the Clear Assured Platinum Accreditation by the Clear Company, it is announced today.
The accreditation – the highest possible Clear Assured accolade – is awarded to companies that can demonstrate equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) best practice against a robust audit and evidence-based framework.
There are 450 organisations in the Clear Assured community, 280 of which have received formal assessment, with BBVS and HS2 Ltd making up two of four organisations to achieve the Platinum Standard.
In particular, the project received praise for its approach to embedding a safe, respectful and inclusive culture through collaboration with its partners. Initiatives to advance inclusive leadership, social value and community outreach, and the health and wellbeing of its workforce, particularly mental health, were highlighted as particular areas of success.
In 2021, HS2 Ltd set the standard when it achieved Clear Assured Platinum Status and became the first UK company to do so. Another of HS2’s main works contractors, Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV), which is leading construction of the railway in the West Midlands, was awarded Clear Assured Gold Status in 2022.
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