20 November 2024
Peel Ports Group is delighted to announce that we have been awarded Gold accredited membership as part of The 5% Club’s esteemed 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme. This accolade highlights our unwavering commitment to investing in supporting our employees through “earn & learn” initiatives such as Apprenticeships and Graduate Schemes.
Achieving Gold status is a testament to our dedication to enabling the growth and development of our workforce, both new and existing talent. It underscores our belief that investment in people is the cornerstone of success. Through programs that offer role and industry specific development and hands-on learning, we are creating pathways for professional growth, equipping our staff with the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
By being part of The 5% Club, we proudly stand alongside over 1,100 forward-thinking employers who are similarly dedicated to driving positive change. The 5% Club represents a powerful movement of companies working together to make workplace training more inclusive, diverse, and accessible. Collectively, members support 1.9 million employees, with more than 108,000 individuals participating in "earn and learn" schemes. The Employer Audit rigorously assesses our efforts, future ambitions, and commitment to social mobility, diversity, and inclusion.
Out of a distinguished list of members, Peel Ports Group is honoured to be recognised as one of the outstanding Gold members of The 5% Club. This achievement underpins our commitments and we look forward to expanding the opportunities of membership of the 5% club even further.
Claire McKay – Head of Learning & Development at Peel Ports Group:
We are incredibly honoured to receive the Gold accredited membership as part of The 5% Club’s 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme. This recognition showcases our commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within Peel Ports Group. Our 'earn & learn' initiatives, including Apprenticeships, Graduate Schemes, and Leadership Development Programmes, are designed to empower our employees with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their careers.
Achieving Gold status highlights our dedication to creating inclusive and diverse opportunities for all.
Joining the 5% just over 18 months ago, we have gone from Silver to Gold which we believe demonstrates our commitment to investing in our people, which is essential to our success and the success of our industry.
We are proud to be recognised as a leader in this space and look forward to continuing to expand these opportunities for our workforce.
Mark Cameron OBE, Chief Executive at The 5% Club, commented:
“We are incredibly proud of the outstanding employers, like Peel Ports Group who have gone above and beyond to invest in the future of their workforce through a diverse range of 'earn and learn' initiatives. Their dedication, especially during these challenging times, deserves to be celebrated. By achieving Gold membership, Peel Ports Group has shown an exceptional commitment to shaping the skills of tomorrow, contributing not only to their business but to the wider economy.”
Gill Cronin, Director of Operations at The 5% Club, added:
"It is inspiring to witness the dedication and passion our members bring to providing meaningful career development opportunities. Peel Ports Group’s Gold membership highlights their leadership in creating impactful learning environments that prioritise inclusion and diversity. As we see 20% of our members reaching these prestigious tiers, it’s a true reflection of how companies like Peel Ports Group are laying the groundwork for the future talent pipeline.”