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Pride Matters is Colt's LGBTQ+ and Allies network, aiming to make Colt a more inclusive place for all. Formed in 2019, the team has grown globally and has helped drive the message that Colt is inclusive, no matter how you identify.

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"Be proud of who you are and don't let anyone tell you it's wrong to be LGBTQ+. Love is love, let's focus on the bigger picture and support each other"

Mikaela Rego,
Business Partner Marketing Executive

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"I am so proud to be part of a company that spearheads change and makes sure that inclusivity is at the heart of the business"

Jake Potter
Head of Social Media

Our journey so far

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Inclusive family leave

Since launch, the network has helped with policy changes across the business, including the Global Parental Leave policy. By replacing previous traditional maternity and paternity leave with primary and secondary caregiver leave, it recognises same sex parents and families. Find out more here...

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Transition at work

Colt has also launched a transition at work policy to support employees who identify as trans to take the time out of work they need, and to support them on their journey as an employee of Colt.

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Ally training

In 2020, the Pride Matters network launched LGBT+ ally training and have trained over 200 employees globally so far. The sessions help raise awareness of the LGBT+ community and the issues they face and demonstrate how to be an ally in and out of the workplace.

Caroline Griffin Pain is #9 on the OUTstanding 50 LGBT+ Executives List

"I am thrilled that together with the Colt community we have been recognised in the strides we've taken in making everyone feel as though they can bring their true selves to work"

Find out more...

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Meet our Humans of Colt

Lee Israel

Senior Service & Contract Manager, London Read more...

Oriol Fort

Order Manager, DACH Region.
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Raquel Gabaldà Fernández

Lead Voice Engineer, Barcelona
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We're always looking to discuss different topics at our events and gatherings. If you have a suggestion, want to partner with us, or want to speak at one of our events, please get in touch with us at PrideMatters@colt.net