Pride is not just a celebration, it's a powerful statement of identity, visibility, and resilience for the LGBTQ+ community. It commemorates the struggle for equal rights and honours the courage of those who have stood up against discrimination and injustice. Pride Month, celebrated every June, serves as a reminder of the progress made and the work still to be done in creating inclusive, respectful, and affirming environments for all.
SSAIB are proud to be collaborating with IPSA at this year’s Security Industry Pride in London. We are also proud of Satia Rai, CEO of IPSA, who was recently honoured as Inspiration Leader at the National British LGBT+ Awards. Her recognition highlights the critical importance of leadership that drives visibility, courage, and lasting change, and collaborating together at Security Industry Pride is a powerful opportunity to stand united in support of LGBTQ+ inclusion across our sector.
For SSAIB, whose mission is rooted in trust, professionalism, and assurance, supporting Pride is a natural extension of our values. Teams that are diverse in identity, thought, and experience tend to be more innovative, engaged, and productive. By supporting Pride, SSAIB sends a clear message. Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued, both in the workplace and in the wider industry. Whether it’s employees, customers, or certified companies, we believe that equality and respect should be foundational.
Here at SSAIB we express support for LGBTQ+ inclusion by ensuring anti-discrimination policies explicitly cover sexual orientation and gender identity and promoting inclusive language across all internal and external documentation. SSAIB also provides diversity and inclusion training for all staff throughout the company, which reinforces the importance of understanding different identities and experiences in delivering equitable assessments.
Nobody deserves to feel uncomfortable or disrespected. Whether that be in the workplace or in everyday life. By embracing the values behind Pride, excellence in any industry comes from an environment where diversity is not just accepted, but celebrated.
