The plan sets out a series of ambitions that Compass will work towards in the wake of the Covid-19 with the aim of ensuring that people are able to progress in careers, unhindered by their background or lack of connections.
Greening said: “By publishing this action plan, Compass is part of a coalition of businesses and universities working to deliver a set of levelling up goals that are raising the standard of the environment, social and corporate governance agenda.
“I look forward to working closely with them in the important months ahead for our country. I’d encourage many more businesses to follow their example and consider how they can go further, faster to make Britain a place where everyone gets the chance to thrive in fulfilling careers.”
Compass is one of a pioneering group of UK businesses and universities aiming to set a new and higher standard on boosting social mobility in Britain. More than 550 organisations representing over seven million people have now signed the Social Mobility Pledge.
Donna Catley, chief people officer at Compass Group UK and Ireland commented: “At Compass Group UK and Ireland, we believe deeply that everyone must have the opportunity to develop and progress – regardless of where they grew up or what their parents did.
“Every job is an opportunity to develop skills and confidence – there is no dead-end job. Our ‘Essential Career Path Guarantee’ action plan details steps we must take to help the UK to build back better from the effects of Covid-19.”