Diversity & Inclusion Policy

Our Commitment

ScoreZ, operated by Scorez Digital Limited, is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment — in our editorial coverage, in our workplace, and in how we engage with the global football community.

Football is a sport that belongs to everyone. Our platform serves fans from every nation, culture, gender, and background, and we believe our journalism must reflect that reality. This policy outlines our commitments and the standards we hold ourselves to in pursuing genuine diversity and inclusion.

1. Inclusive Editorial Coverage

Representing the Full Spectrum of Football

We are committed to ensuring our editorial coverage reflects the breadth and diversity of global football, not just the most commercially prominent competitions and players.

• Women's Football — We are committed to providing substantive, sustained coverage of women's football at all levels, from domestic leagues to international tournaments. Women's football is covered with the same editorial rigour and prominence as men's football.
• Global Football — We actively cover leagues, competitions, and football cultures beyond Europe's dominant leagues, including African, Asian, South American, and other regional football.
• Grassroots and Community Football — We recognise the importance of football at all levels and aim to give voice to stories from beyond the elite.

Representation in Storytelling

• We actively seek to feature and platform a diverse range of voices — including players, coaches, analysts, and fans from different nationalities, ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds.
• We commission and publish content from journalists and contributors with diverse lived experiences and cultural perspectives.
• We avoid perpetuating stereotypes or reductive narratives based on a subject's nationality, race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics.

Language and Terminology

• We use inclusive and respectful language at all times in our editorial content.
• We follow accepted style guidelines for the respectful representation of gender identity, disability, race, religion, and other protected characteristics.
• We regularly review and update our house style guide to reflect evolving best practices in inclusive language.

2. Workplace Diversity and Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employment

Scorez Digital Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in any employment decision — including hiring, promotion, training, compensation, or termination — on the basis of:

• Race, ethnicity, or national origin
• Gender or gender identity
• Sexual orientation
• Age
• Religion or belief
• Disability
• Marital or parental status
• Socioeconomic background
• Or any other characteristic protected by applicable law

Inclusive Hiring Practices

• We actively seek to attract candidates from underrepresented groups and work to remove barriers in our recruitment processes.
• Job descriptions are written in inclusive, bias-free language and reviewed for unconscious bias.
• Our interview processes are structured to assess candidates fairly and consistently against defined role criteria.

Inclusive Workplace Culture

• We maintain a work environment that is free from harassment, bullying, victimisation, and discrimination of any kind.
• All employees have access to training on unconscious bias and inclusive practices.
• Employees who witness or experience discrimination or harassment are encouraged and supported to report it through our confidential reporting channels without fear of retaliation.
• We hold senior leadership accountable for embedding diversity and inclusion principles within their teams.

3. Accessibility

We are committed to making ScoreZ's digital content accessible to all users, including those with disabilities:

• We work to comply with internationally recognised web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) across our platforms.
• We provide image alt text, video captions, and other accessibility features across our content.
• We welcome feedback from users who experience accessibility barriers and are committed to addressing them.

To report an accessibility issue, please contact us at: [email protected]

4. Diversity in Advertising and Partnerships

• We expect our commercial partners and advertisers to share our commitment to respectful and inclusive representation.
• We do not accept advertising content that promotes discrimination, stereotyping, or content that is harmful to any group based on protected characteristics.
• We review new commercial partnerships against our values before entering into agreements.

5. Accountability and Review

• This policy is reviewed by senior leadership on an annual basis to assess our progress and identify areas for improvement.
• We will publish periodic updates on our diversity and inclusion progress as part of our commitment to transparency.
• Employees, contributors, and readers who have concerns about our compliance with this policy are encouraged to contact us at: [email protected]

6. Reporting Concerns

If you believe ScoreZ has failed to meet the commitments set out in this policy — whether in our editorial coverage, our advertising, or our workplace — we want to hear from you.

• Email: [email protected]
• Company: Scorez Digital Limited
• Address: 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
• Website: https://scorez.io

All reports will be treated confidentially and reviewed by our editorial or HR leadership, as appropriate.

Last Updated: June 1, 2025