Women in Transport is delighted to renew our partnership with Capita, a leading provider of business process services. Capita supports clients to deliver more efficient operations and better customer experiences, primarily across the UK and Europe, working in sectors including central government, local public services, defence, learning, and fire and security.
Capita has a strong and longstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, demonstrated through an impressive range of achievements. These include the Gold Talent Inclusion & Diversity Evaluation (TIDE) Award, Disability Confident Leader status, recognition in Forbes World’s Top Companies for Women (2024 and 2025), the Hands-on Payroll Giving Platinum Award, and a place on the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) B List.
To support colleagues’ development and progression, Capita offers several impactful mentoring programmes, including:
● Moving Ahead Mentorship Programme – a multi award winning initiative focused on increasing women’s representation at senior and board levels.
● ElevateHER Reverse Mentoring – designed to build leadership understanding of the barriers women face in the workplace.
● Disability Reverse Mentoring Programme – fostering greater awareness of lived experience and improving workplace equity.
● A multi award winning internship programme for young people with special educational needs and disabilities, which has been praised in Parliament.
Capita also recognises the urgency of addressing climate change and has committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2045.
Sonya Byers, CEO at Women in Transport, said:
"We are absolutely delighted to renew our partnership with Capita, an organisation that continues to set the benchmark for innovation, inclusion and responsible business. Capita’s longstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion — demonstrated through their award-winning initiatives and impactful mentoring programmes — aligns powerfully with our mission to advance women and underrepresented groups across the transport sector. Their investment in people, technology and sustainable practices shows what can be achieved when an organisation leads with purpose. We look forward to continuing our work together to create a more inclusive, equitable and forward-thinking transport industry for all."
Gavin Dunkley, Managing Director, added:
"We are proud to renew our partnership with Women in Transport, reinforcing our commitment to building a more inclusive and representative sector. Through this partnership, we are investing in the development, visibility and progression of women in the transport industry — because a more diverse workforce isn’t just the right thing to do, it drives better outcomes for our people, our communities and our business."
For more information about Capita, please visit: https://www.capita.com
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