Last Updated: December 2025

1. Introduction

The Structured Data Company Limited is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our business. We believe that embracing diversity leads to better outcomes for our clients, our business, and society.

This policy sets out our commitment to providing equal opportunities and treating all individuals with dignity and respect, regardless of their background or characteristics.

2. Our Commitment

We are committed to:

• • Creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected
  • Treating all clients, suppliers, and partners fairly and without discrimination
  • Providing services that are accessible to all
  • Recognising and valuing the benefits that diversity brings
  • Challenging discrimination wherever we encounter it
  • Continuously improving our understanding and practices

3. Legal Framework

This policy aligns with the Equality Act 2010, which protects individuals from discrimination based on protected characteristics:

• • Age
  • Disability
  • Gender reassignment
  • Marriage and civil partnership
  • Pregnancy and maternity
  • Race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin)
  • Religion or belief
  • Sex
  • Sexual orientation

We are committed to complying with all relevant equality legislation and going beyond mere compliance to actively promote inclusion.

4. Scope

This policy applies to:

• • All business operations and service delivery
  • Relationships with clients, suppliers, and partners
  • Communications, marketing, and website content
  • Any future employment or subcontracting arrangements

5. Neurodiversity

We are particularly committed to being neurodiversity-friendly. We recognise that neurological differences, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other conditions, are natural variations in human cognition.

We commit to:

• • Providing clear, unambiguous communication
  • Offering flexibility in how we work with clients
  • Being patient and understanding of different communication styles
  • Providing written summaries of verbal discussions when helpful
  • Avoiding assumptions about how people process information
  • Creating an environment where people feel comfortable disclosing their needs

6. Accessibility

We strive to make our services and communications accessible to all:

• • We provide documentation in accessible formats upon request
  • We offer flexible communication methods (email, phone, video call)
  • We work with clients to accommodate their accessibility needs

7. Flexible Working

As a remote-first business, we embrace flexible working practices:

• • All services are delivered remotely, removing geographic barriers
  • We accommodate different time zones and working patterns where possible
  • We understand that clients may have varying needs around scheduling
  • We offer asynchronous communication options where appropriate

8. Working with Diverse Suppliers

When engaging suppliers or partners, we:

• • Consider diversity and inclusion in our procurement decisions
  • Support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and diverse-owned businesses
  • Expect our suppliers to share our commitment to equality
  • Challenge discriminatory behaviour in our supply chain

9. Challenging Discrimination

We will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or victimisation of any kind. If we become aware of discriminatory behaviour:

• • We will address it promptly and appropriately
  • We will support anyone who has been subjected to discrimination
  • We will take appropriate action, which may include ending business relationships
  • We will learn from incidents to prevent recurrence

10. Reporting Concerns

If you experience or witness discrimination in your dealings with us, please contact us:

• • Email: info@structureddata.co.uk
  • All concerns will be taken seriously and investigated appropriately
  • You will not be treated unfairly for raising a concern in good faith

11. Continuous Improvement

We are committed to continuously improving our equality, diversity, and inclusion practices:

• • We regularly review our policies and practices
  • We stay informed about best practices and evolving understanding
  • We welcome feedback on how we can improve
  • We measure our progress and hold ourselves accountable

12. Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as needed to reflect best practices and any changes in legislation.

Next scheduled review: January 2027

13. Contact

For questions about this policy or to discuss specific accessibility needs:

• • Email: info@structureddata.co.uk
  • Website: www.structureddata.co.uk