Our teams reflect the diversity of society: LGBTQIA+ employees, whether visible or not, as well as many allies actively engaged on a daily basis.

🎯 Why talk about LGBTQIA+ inclusion at work?

Inclusion cannot simply be declared — it is built every day through practices, behaviors and company culture.

Today:

• 🌍 15% to 20% of the population is concerned by LGBTQIA+ realities
• 🤝 More than 40% of employees identify as allies
• ➡️ More than half of a workforce is directly involved

👉 These figures show that LGBTQIA+ inclusion is a tangible and strategic issue for companies.

🚫 Tackling discrimination in the workplace

Addressing these topics at work helps to take concrete action against:

• 🚫 discrimination, even when considered “minor”
• ⚖️ homophobic and transphobic remarks and violence (punishable by law in France)
• 🧩 lack of awareness and understanding around diversity issues

👉 Raising awareness helps to protect individuals and drive change in mindsets.

💡 ACB+ actions for Pride Month

As part of Pride Month, ACB+ has launched several initiatives to engage employees:

• 📩 Participation in a webinar with L’Autre Cercle, a leading organization promoting LGBTQIA+ inclusion in the workplace
• 🏳️‍🌈 Organization of a webinar with the Le Refuge Foundation, a recognized public-interest organization supporting LGBT+ youth rejected by their families
• 🤝 Ongoing commitment in partnership with Dubuis, a sponsor of the Foundation since 2023

👉 These initiatives are part of a broader dynamic supported by the Epiroc Group, aiming to:

• 📣 Inform
• 💬 Encourage dialogue
• 👥 Contribute to a more inclusive workplace culture

📌 Participation is voluntary, but collective engagement makes the difference.

🌍 An international context calling for vigilance

In a global context where some organizations are reducing the visibility of women and LGBTQIA+ individuals, it is essential to maintain and strengthen our efforts:

• ⚠️ Lack of visibility increases the risk of discrimination, harassment and violence
• ⚖️ In Europe, legal frameworks provide protection — but vigilance remains essential
• 🌱 Encouraging visibility (“being OUT”) and allyship is more important than ever

📊 2026 trends: a still fragile environment

According to the IPSOS x AFL Diversity 2026 barometer:

• ✅ Visibility is increasing
• ⚠️ Societal support remains high (~70%) but is slightly declining
• 📉 Support for visible workplace initiatives is decreasing
• 🧱 The overall climate remains fragile
• ⚖️ A gap persists between stated commitment and real impact

👉 These findings highlight the need for sustained, long-term action.

📅 Key dates to remember

• 🏳️‍🌈 Webinar with the Le Refuge Foundation
• 🚶 Participation in Pride marches

✅ A collective responsibility

At ACB+, we believe it is no longer enough to communicate — we must take lasting action.

Creating an inclusive environment means enabling everyone to:

• be themselves at work
• express themselves freely
• fully contribute to collective success

🌱 Inclusion is a collective journey. Every action matters.