Equal opportunities

Equality Policy

Our remit is to support growth among Scotland’s most ambitious companies and help improve the business environment they operate in.

To do that, we are committed to equal opportunities, both as an employer and in the services we provide.

We believe that diversity can benefit every resident and business in the country and we will ensure that our products and services will be provided to individuals regardless of their:

  • age;
  • disability;
  • gender reassignment;
  • pregnancy and maternity;
  • race;
  • religion or belief;
  • sex;
  • sexual orientation.

Realising Scotland’s economic potential

There are moral and legal reasons to promote equal opportunities, but it is also part of realising Scotland’s full economic potential. Embracing equal opportunities will help counter the effects that a declining workforce will have on businesses in future and encourage greater innovation in the Scottish economy.

There is also a strong business case for Scottish companies to adopt diversity. Research suggests that an effective equal opportunities policy helps businesses keep staff and find new markets. For example, disabled people in Scotland spend an estimated £8 billion per year.

If you need help

You can approach any member of our staff if you need help to access any of our products or services. If English is not your first language or you have a sight impairment and you need help to access our services, call our Helpline on 0845 607 8787, or email enquiries@scotent.co.uk

Minicom is also available on 0800 023 2071.

Alternatively, contact Scott.Reid-skinner@scotent.co.uk for specialist advice on equal opportunities.

Equal Opportunities Annual Report

The annual report outlines Scottish Enterprise's commitment to equal opportunities, and the steps we are taking to ensure we address the needs of under-represented groups. 

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Previous reports

Microsoft Word Document Equal Opportunities Annual Report 2008 (Word, 590kb) Opens in a new window

PDF document Equal Opportunities Annual Report 2008 (PDF, 476kb) Opens in a new window

Scottish Enterprise Equal Pay Policy

In line with the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, as amended by the Equality Act 2006, Scottish Enterprise has introduced an equal pay statement which states our policy in relation to Equal Pay.

Microsoft Word Document Download our Equal Pay Policy (Word, 30kb) Opens in a new window

Scottish Enterprise Equality Scheme

This Equality Scheme sets out Scottish Enterprise’s arrangements for complying with our duties under the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000, the Disability Discrimination Act (Amendment) 2005, and the Sex Discrimination Act 1975, as amended by the Equality Act 2006. We also outline our approach to the proposed Public Sector Duties for age, religion/belief and sexual orientation in preparation for the likely forthcoming Single Equality Act.

Read the Equality Scheme on our website 

Microsoft Word document Download the Scottish Enterprise Equality Scheme, including appendices (Word, 432kb)