London, UK, Nov. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AEG Europe<\/b><\/a>, a subsidiary of the world leader in live sport and entertainment, \u00a0has been recognised among the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers for 2025\/26<\/b><\/a>, a national benchmark celebrating organisations leading the way in Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I). The annual rankings are compiled by an expert advisory panel and highlight organisations driving best practice across all strands, including age, disability, gender, LGBT+, race and religion.<\/p>\n In addition, AEG Europe has achieved Leading-Edge status \u2013 the benchmark\u2019s highest level \u2013 on the 2025 Inclusion Maturity Curve, one of the industry\u2019s most rigorous and academically validated ED&I frameworks in the UK. Developed by WiHTL<\/a> and inclusion in<\/a>, in partnership with the Centre for Diversity Policy Research and Practice at Oxford Brookes Business School, the benchmark assessed 80 of the UK\u2019s leading organisations across Hospitality, Travel, Leisure, and Retail. AEG ranked 2nd<\/sup> overall, scoring an exceptional 92\/100, recognising its success in embedding meaningful, data-driven inclusion across its business.<\/p>\n 2025 has been a landmark year of growth and momentum for the AEG team in Europe. The business has expanded into new territories, opened two new venues, acquired and launched three festivals, and signed a first-of-its-kind renewable energy deal powering its UK venues. Most recently, the team opened bookings for its newest venture, British Airways ARC at Olympia London, marking the next stage of AEG\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n Kirstie Loveridge, Chief People Officer, AEG International said: \u201cBeing named in the Inclusive Top 50, alongside achieving Leading-Edge status in the Inclusion Maturity Curve, is a significant validation of the culture we\u2019ve built at AEG. Both recognitions reflect our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, seen and empowered. We\u2019re incredibly proud of the progress we\u2019ve made and remain fully committed to building an even more inclusive future.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n While scaling at pace, AEG continues to invest in inclusion and cultural initiatives that include strengthened family leave, anonymised recruitment processes, clearer pathways for career progression, and collaboration with leading diversity organisations such as BYP<\/a>, Bridge Creative<\/a>, We Show The Salary<\/a> and WiHTL<\/a> to create meaningful opportunities for underrepresented communities. Colleague engagement reflects this commitment, with 89% saying they feel proud to work at AEG. Most recently, the business teamed up with Inclusive Group to introduce an industry-pioneering initiative \u2013 the Speak Safe Ambassadors programme \u2013 creating a trained network of colleagues ready to support and respond to concerns around harassment, bullying and safeguarding.<\/p>\n \u201cExperiencing any form of exclusionary or inappropriate behaviour at work can leave people feeling vulnerable and isolated. Whether it’s a listening ear, signposting, or someone who can walk through how to raise a concern, AEG’s Speak Safe Ambassadors provide an additional layer of support, embedded on the ground within teams,\u201d<\/i> added Sasha Scott, Founder and CEO of Inclusive Group. \u201cWe were struck by just how engaged and committed AEG’s first cohort of Speak Safe Ambassadors were to maintaining an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported, respected and heard.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n AEG\u2019s recognition on the Inclusive Top 50 list follows a successful two-year journey that includes securing a place on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, earning a Top 25 Inspiring Workplaces ranking, and winning the Employee Journey Award at the recent Inclusive Awards. The company\u2019s efforts reinforce its position as a UK leader in inclusive workplace culture, demonstrating that growth, operational excellence, and meaningful inclusion can go hand in hand.<\/p>\n