Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Annual Report 2026

Reporting Period: March 2025 – February 2026

Published: July 2026

Our Commitment

At delilah, we believe that justice, equity, diversity and inclusion strengthen our business, encourage innovation and help create a respectful environment for employees, customers, suppliers and the wider community.

Our Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) Action Plan (2026–2028) sets out our commitment to continually improving our policies, practices and governance in support of these principles.

This annual update summarises the progress made during the 2025–2026 reporting period.

 

Progress During 2026

During the reporting period, delilah completed a number of important initiatives to strengthen its approach to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.

Governance

• Adopted a formal Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Policy approved by the Board of Directors.
• Established annual Board oversight of JEDI objectives and performance.

Recruitment

• Introduced an Inclusive Recruitment & Hiring Procedure.
• Strengthened recruitment processes by promoting fair, objective and inclusive hiring practices.
• Committed to reviewing recruitment materials to support inclusive language and reduce unnecessary barriers to employment.

 

Policy Review

• Completed a review of key Company policies through a Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion perspective.
• Updated policies where appropriate to strengthen inclusive language, accessibility and fairness.

Workplace Communication

• Developed an Inclusive Language Guide for Internal Communications.
• Introduced guidance to support respectful, inclusive and professional communication across the business.

Governance Review

• Completed the Company's first internal Equity Audit to review employment practices, workplace culture and governance arrangements relating to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion.
• Identified opportunities for continual improvement and incorporated these into the Company's ongoing governance programme.

 

Priorities for 2027

During the next review period, delilah intends to:

• Continue annual reviews of Company policies through a JEDI perspective.
• Monitor recruitment practices and identify opportunities to improve accessibility and inclusion.
• Continue Board oversight of JEDI objectives.
• Review employee feedback and workplace practices as part of continual improvement.
• Continue to develop inclusive communications across the business.
• Review opportunities to strengthen supplier and stakeholder engagement in support of JEDI principles.

 

Continuous Improvement

delilah recognises that Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion require ongoing commitment rather than one-off initiatives.

The Company will continue to review its progress annually and publish future updates summarising actions taken, improvements achieved and priorities for the coming year.

Related Documents

This update should be read alongside:

• Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Policy
• JEDI Action Plan (2026–2028)
• Equity Audit Report (2026)
• Inclusive Recruitment & Hiring Procedure
• Inclusive Language Guide (Internal Communications)

Public Availability

This Annual Progress Update is published on the delilah website as part of the Company's commitment to transparency, accountability and responsible business practices.

Approval

Approved by the Board of Directors

Version: 1.0
Approved: July 2026
Next Review: July 2027