DBFL Consulting Engineers Achieves Gold Investors in Diversity Standard
Dublin, [Monday 10th March 2025] – DBFL Consulting Engineers is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Gold Investors in Diversity standard from the Irish Centre for Diversity, making it the first fully Irish-owned engineering consultancy to hold this prestigious award and one of only 27 organisations out of over 300,000 companies in Ireland, to be accredited with Investors In Diversity Gold. This achievement places DBFL among Ireland’s top-ranking firms for workplace inclusion, solidifying its commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and supportive work environment.
The Gold Investors in Diversity accreditation is the highest standard awarded by the Irish Centre for Diversity, recognizing organizations that go beyond compliance to embed equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in their culture, leadership, and operations.
Speaking about the milestone, Tracy Kearney Director and EDI lead at DBFL, said:
“At DBFL, we believe that diverse teams drive better innovation, collaboration, and outcomes for our people and our clients. Achieving the Gold standard is a proud moment for us and a reflection of our ongoing efforts to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.”
Coincidentally, the same month that DBFL heard the good news about their Gold accreditation, one of the members of DBFL’s EDI team, Transportation Engineer Helen Gendy was also celebrating, having been granted Irish citizenship. Helen, originally from Egypt came to study at Trinity College in 2012. Speaking of her experience she said “I came here just to study, and I never thought I’d stay so long. It’s the home I never realised I needed.” In a time when Ireland is facing a critical engineering skills shortage, attracting and retaining overseas talent is a necessity, so DBFL was delighted to have a double celebration.
DBFL recognises the fact that a diverse workforce enhances productivity, fosters innovation, and leads to better engineering solutions, and by taking proactive steps to ensure inclusion, DBFL are playing their part in building a stronger, more resilient engineering sector that benefits all of Ireland particularly in a time of unprecedented demand for housing.
@Caroline Cummins – Managing Director, Irish Centre for Diversity commented:
“DBFL Consulting Engineers’ progress to Investors in Diversity Gold has been impressive. Investors in Diversity Bronze laid firm foundations to build on, Investors in Diversity Silver listened to the voice of all colleagues to ensure that there is a shared sense of #Belonging, and now they are proud holders of Investors in Diversity Gold. @Christina Haney winning ‘Employee of the Year’ in the National Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2024 was another notable milestone along the way. Very well done to everyone at DBFL. We look forward to sharing more of your D&I journey of continuous progress.”
As DBFL continues to lead the way in workplace inclusivity, the firm hopes to inspire others in the industry to prioritize diversity and equity, recognizing them as key drivers of business success and community development.
About DBFL Consulting Engineers
DBFL is a fully Irish-owned firm specializing in the planning, engineering design and delivery within the property, infrastructure, environmental & energy sectors, dedicated to delivering innovative, resilient and sustainable engineering solutions. The organisation’s core values, Sustainability, Integrity, Adaptability, Excellence, Innovation, and Inclusivity, are the foundation of everything they do, guiding their approach to each project and helping their teams to stay true to their mission of Engineering Sustainable Futures.
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