## [Diversity & Inclusion](/ie-en/about/diversity-inclusion "Diversity & Inclusion") We want to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where every one of us can be our best and true selves, so that together we can discover more, reach underserved communities and reimagine medicine. Learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion, embedded in our Code of Ethics. [ ![Photo of people at work](/ie-en/sites/novartis_ie/files/styles/cards_50_50/public/2022-03/field/header-image/2134_300dpi_RGB_0.jpg.webp?itok=1s1Iq6JU "Photo of people at work") ### Diversity and inclusion at Novartis Ireland Equity and inclusion for our colleagues with disabilities is something Novartis are committed to ensuring. We strive to create a shared awareness of what disability is and how we can all contribute to creating a safe and authentic space for open discussion. ](/ie-en/stories/diversity-and-inclusion) [ ![Image of Ciara O'Connell signing the Diversity Charter Ireland](/ie-en/sites/novartis_ie/files/styles/cards_50_50/public/2022-03/field/header-image/Image%20of%20Ciara%20O%27Connell%20signing%20the%20diversity%20charter_0.JPG.webp?itok=BYnrI3ax "Image of Ciara O'Connell signing the Diversity Charter Ireland") ### Novartis Ireland Signs the Diversity Charter 2021 The EU’s motto “United in Diversity” delivers a very important message on how we come together, despite our differences. ](/ie-en/stories/novartis-ireland-signs-diversity-charter-2021) [ ![About us](/ie-en/sites/novartis_ie/files/styles/cards_full_width/public/2022-03/field/header-image/who-we-are_0.jpg.webp?itok=okBsCMrm "About us") ### Gender pay gap report At Novartis, we aspire to have a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all associates with dignity and respect. We are constantly reviewing and updating our policies. We seek to ensure everyone has a fair opportunity to fulfil their potential and that men and women are paid equally for doing equivalent jobs. ](https://www.novartis.com/ie-en/gender-pay-gap-reports) ## Diversity & Inclusion Related Themes [People & Culture](https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture "People & Culture") [Code of Ethics](https://www.novartis.com/esg/ethics-risk-and-compliance/ethical-behavior/code-ethics "Code of Ethics") [Environmental, Society and Governance](/ie-en/esg "Environmental, Society and Governance") [Annual Report](https://www.novartis.com/investors/novartis-annual-reporting-suite "Annual Report") [Our Strategy](https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy "Our Strategy") **Our People & Perspectives** ![Laurent Fred](/ie-en/sites/novartis_ie/files/styles/cta_image/public/2022-04/laurent-fred-profile-picture.jpg.webp?itok=6qmXvpOr "Laurent Fred") ## Announcing our membership of the Valuable 500 [Learn More](https://www.thevaluable500.com/ "Learn More") ![twighlight sky with stars dark blue image](/ie-en/sites/novartis_ie/files/styles/cta_image/public/2022-04/twighlight-sky-with-stars-dark-blue.jpg.webp?itok=5kY2811t "twighlight sky with stars dark blue image") ## Addressing health disparities through holistic community-based collective action [Learn More](https://www.novartis.com/news/beacon-hope-addressing-health-disparities-through-holistic-community-based-collective-action "Learn More") ![Black lives matter](/ie-en/sites/novartis_ie/files/styles/cta_image/public/2022-04/black-lives-matter-diversity-inclusion.jpg.webp?itok=EYkL0i4M "Black lives matter") ## Standing for Racial Equity and Justice as One Novartis [Read More](https://www.novartis.com/news/standing-racial-equity-and-justice-one-novartis "Read More") ![Our new parental leave policy helps Michael to share precious moments with his family](/ie-en/sites/novartis_ie/files/styles/cta_image/public/2022-04/michael-wieser.jpg.webp?itok=w_6LOuFm "Michael sharing precious moments with his new son") ## Parental Leave [Learn More](https://www.novartis.com/about/diversity-inclusion/parental-leave "Learn More") --- **Latest News** ![Woman scientist in lab](/ie-en/sites/novartis_ie/files/styles/cta_image/public/2022-04/woman-scientist-in-lab.jpg.webp?itok=bYHzyRg9 "Woman scientist in lab") ## Novartis included again in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index [Learn More](https://www.bloomberg.com/gei "Learn More") ![Meeting in open space](/ie-en/sites/novartis_ie/files/styles/cta_image/public/2022-04/refinitiv-coworkers.jpg.webp?itok=mIVBmpT8 "Meeting in open space") ## Novartis top pharma company in Refinitiv Most Diverse & Inclusive Companies 2020 [Learn More](https://www.refinitiv.com/en/financial-data/indices/diversity-and-inclusion-index "Learn More") --- **D&I Governance and Community** [ ![A group of people in a business meeting](/ie-en/sites/novartis_ie/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2022-04/boardroom-meeting.jpg.webp?itok=Hhvt5CEI "A group of people in a business meeting") ### Governance and community D&I is endorsed at the highest level in the company by the CEO and the Executive Committee of Novartis. ](https://www.novartis.com/about/diversity-inclusion/diversity-inclusion-governance-and-community) [ ![A technical board group presentation](/ie-en/sites/novartis_ie/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2022-04/tech-board-group-presentation.jpg.webp?itok=QO_23L-3 "A technical board group presentation") ### Tracking progress: D&I performance data We track our progress toward D&I annually. You can find our 2020 D&I performance data in our Novartis in Society ESG report. ](https://www.novartis.com/investors/novartis-annual-reporting-suite) [ ![A woman dancing](/ie-en/sites/novartis_ie/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2022-04/woman-dancing.jpg.webp?itok=JAPAIttw "A woman dancing") ### External recognitions Novartis is included in several rankings that evaluate our performance in various categories, including in D&I. ](https://www.novartis.com/about/awards-and-recognition) [ ![Woman and man in Novartis lab ](/ie-en/sites/novartis_ie/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2022-04/woman-and-man-in-lab.jpg.webp?itok=Npay7mUQ "Woman and man in Novartis lab ") ### Equity We want to create a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that treats all associates with dignity and respect. ](https://www.novartis.com/about/diversity-inclusion/equity) [ ![People in a circle](/ie-en/sites/novartis_ie/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2022-04/people-in-a-circle.jpg.webp?itok=JSCFjyyO "People in a circle") ### Inclusivity We seek to educate our people on inclusivity and provide all associates with equal opportunities to contribute to our company and advance their careers. ](https://www.novartis.com/about/diversity-inclusion/inclusivity) [ ![Malaria education session in school in Africa](/ie-en/sites/novartis_ie/files/styles/cards_1_3/public/2022-04/school-malaria-education.jpg.webp?itok=zYI8osGz "Malaria education session in school in Africa") ### Societal impact We will listen to different communities with a learning mindset, to do what we can to contribute to building a world that is safer and more inclusive. ](https://www.novartis.com/about/diversity-inclusion/society)