Albion recognised by Premier League for EDI commitment

The club were commended for their strong leadership with senior leaders exhibiting a high degree of EDI literacy and enthusiasm.

BHAFC

2024-07-11T06:00:00Z

Brighton & Hove Albion have been recognised by the Premier League for its commitment to Equality Diversity & Inclusion.

The club has been awarded the Advanced Level of the Premier League Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Standard (PLEDIS) which is the league’s highest accolade.

Over the course of the last three seasons, the club have worked on their equality strategy and recently showcased the work achieved with industry experts.

Albion's EDI manager Sarah Gould said, "A huge amount of work has been undertaken by colleagues across the club and Foundation in recent seasons to ensure EDI is embedded within our organisation.

"We are thrilled to receive this recognition and are excited for the next stage in our EDI journey."

The club were commended for their strong leadership with senior leaders exhibiting a high degree of EDI literacy and enthusiasm.

Every member of staff at the club and foundation is accountable for championing inclusion which demonstrates an authentic achievement of the clubs EDI strategy and values.

Brighton & Hove Albion have exemplified a proactive stance against matchday abuse and discrimination, and the panel highly commended the club on its engagement with the local community.

Click here to watch a video highlighting the work Albion does for equality, diversity and inclusion.