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Shine
At PwC, we’re proud to foster an open, inclusive and welcoming culture where everyone can thrive. We celebrate individuality and diversity, creating an environment where all our people are supported to be themselves and reach their full potential.
Shine is our LGBTQIA+ network (ERG), championing wellbeing, diversity and inclusion for LGBTQIA+ people and their allies - within PwC and across the wider business community.
Our mission is to create a workplace where everyone feels seen, valued and empowered to shine. With more than 1,500 members across the UK and a presence in over 35 PwC territories globally, Shine connects people, sparks conversations and drives meaningful change.
We regularly collaborate with clients and partners around the world to host events, share insights and create impact. If you’d like to explore opportunities to work together, we’d love to hear from you.
For PwC colleagues, you can find out more and get involved via our
Shine SharePoint site
Shine timeline
2005
- Shine network launches in the UK.
- Sexual orientation demographic added as a demographic to the Global People Survey.
2006
- Sexual orientation and gender identity added to the Global Code of Conduct.
2013 / 2014
- Global Inclusion Strategy adds sexual orientation and gender identity as a priority.
- Global LGBT+ / Ally partner advisory board is introduced.
2019
- PwC IL becomes a founding member of the Partnership for Global LGBT+ Equality.
- Global Shine brand launches.
- First Global Shine summit in New York intended to bring together the 19 territory Shine networks.
2023
- Global Inclusion team launches the Network LGBT+ Inclusion strategy.
- Second Global Shine summit in Sydney.
- Global Shine network grows to 33 territories.
2025
- 20th anniversary of the first Shine networks.
- Third Global Shine summit in Washington, DC.
- Global Shine network grows to 37.
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