Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Overview
Fatima Group Diversity,
Equity & Inclusion
Chapter | Sab Saath
At Fatima Group, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded into how we attract talent, develop leaders and build teams. Through our “Sab Saath” framework, we are creating opportunities where every individual feels respected, empowered and able to contribute their best. Our approach combines leadership commitment, employee engagement and measurable actions to build an inclusive culture across the Group.
Explore Our Journey
Inclusion Starts with Ownership
Our journey is anchored by the Fatima DE&I Council — the body chartered with our DE&I vision, bringing leadership commitment, focused priorities and collective accountability together.
Sadia Irfan
Chair DE&I Council
Group HR Head
Rabel Sadozai
DE&I Core Council Lead
Director, Marketing and Sales
Ausaf Qureshi
DE&I Core Council Lead
Director, Technology Division and Advisor to CEO MFC
Our Vision
Creating a work environment and impacting communities
Where Diversity Thrives, Equity Prevails, and Inclusion Unites.
Our Journey
From Intent to Impact
Our DE&I journey is an evolving commitment to building a workplace where people with different experiences, perspectives and abilities can belong, contribute and grow.
2023 – FOUNDATION
The Foundation
Fatima Group establishes its DE&I framework and the Fatima DE&I Council, setting a strategic vision: an organization where diversity thrives, equity prevails and inclusion unites.
2023 – 2024 MOMENTUM
Turning Intent Into Programmes
Sab Saath takes shape across our three pillars — Gender, Generational Diversity and Differently Abled — with the launch of SHE Circle, HerPower, Gen Blend, Time Bridge and Women Leadership Today.
2025 – 2026 VALIDATION
First External Benchmarks
Sab Saath is measured against the outside world for the first time: Top 10 Most Inclusive Organizations at the GDEIB Awards, Excellence in Inclusion & Diversity at the SHRM MENA STAR Awards.
TODAY · EMBEDDING
Embedding Inclusion
A second consecutive Top 10 recognition at the GDEIB Awards. The Fatima DE&I Council strengthens measurement, site-level ownership and employee participation across the group.
WHAT’S AHEAD
Scaling Impact
Building stronger partnerships, learning from external perspectives, and continuing to improve how we listen, measure and act — together.
Sab Saath at a Glance
A snapshot of our journey, our people and our progress.
50+
Women Developed
8,397+
Learning Hours
43%
Female Workforce Growth
55%
Women in Early Talent
140+
Cross-Generational Mentoring
Sessions
5
Global & National Awards
Three pillars. One shared belief.
Our DE&I agenda focuses on three areas where we believe we can create meaningful, sustainable change.
Gender
Embracing a culture where gender diversity thrives through empowerment, inclusion & equity.
Generational Diversity
Nurturing a work culture that embraces all generations, values broad spectrum of ideas and integrates them within the organization.
Different Abilities
Embracing & celebrating all abilities with open heart, encouraging mindset & welcoming doors.
Our Programmes
Turning Commitment
into Action
Our pillars come to life through initiatives designed around real workplace needs, employee experience and opportunities for change.
Gender
SheCircle
A peer community and support network for women across
Fatima Group.
HerPower
Capability-building initiative supporting women’s growth within our Gender pillar.
Women Leadership Today
A leadership development pathway building pipeline for women into senior roles.
Generational Diversity
GenBlend
Brings different generations together across Fatima Group to collaborate and learn from one another.
Time Bridge
Bringing generations together through dialogue and shared learning.
Differently Abled
GenBlend
Creating an environment where every ability has the opportunity to contribute.
Taking the Conversation Beyond Fatima
Our journey extends beyond our workplace through benchmarking, forums and conversations that help us learn.
GDEIB Global Benchmarking
External Benchmarking
Assessed across 15 DE&I categories and 90 global benchmarks, comparing our practices with 45+ organizations. The assessment helped us understand our position category by category, identify strengths and gaps, and learn from leading international practices to strengthen our DE&I journey. In parallel, we are certifying our internal talent to conduct ongoing internal DE&I audits, building sustainable capability to continuously assess, improve and embed inclusive practices across the organization.
SheMatters Conference
DE&I Platform
Representing Fatima Group at Pakistan’s leading DE&I conversations. Fatima Group participated in the SheMatters Conference, held in celebration of International Women’s Day under the global theme “Give to Gain.” Fatima Group contributed to two panel discussions, with Ausaf Qureshi, Director Technology Division, participating in the CEO Spotlight panel on power and influence, while Salman Shafique, HSE QT Manager & DE&I Lead, FFT, contributed to a discussion on women, sustainability and the SDG economy.
The conference also saw Fatima Group receive the Give to Gain Leadership Award, Inclusive Workplace Excellence Award and Cultural Champion Award, recognizing its continued commitment to advancing inclusion and gender diversity.
SHRM26 Global Lounge Stage
DE&I International Platform
As part of Fatima Group’s continued engagement on international HR platforms, Sadia Irfan was invited to represent Fatima Group on this global panel. The session explored how work is becoming increasingly borderless driven by global talent mobility, hybrid models, AI, and cross-cultural leadership and how organizations can balance global consistency with local relevance while building trust and high-performing cultures across geographies.
DE&I Awards & Recognition
Top 10 Most Inclusive Organizations in Pakistan
Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB) Awards
In its second consecutive participation, Fatima Group again achieved Best Practice status across 12 GDEIB categories, reflecting inclusive leadership, equitable talent practices and sustainable people strategies under Sab Saath.
Top 10 Most Inclusive Organizations in Pakistan
Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB) Awards
Competing against 45+ organizations across 15 categories and 90 global benchmarks, Fatima Group achieved Best Practice status in 12 categories on its debut participation.
This achievement reflects the strength of Fatima Group’s DEI journey under Sab Saath, anchored in structured systems, driven by leadership commitment, and focused on fostering meaningful impact across its people, workplace culture, and the communities it serves.
Gender Equity & Inclusion Excellence Awards
Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP)
Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited has been honored with the “Gender Equity & Inclusion Excellence Award” for its CA Trainees, by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP).
This recognition is a testament to the progress we have made in creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated, opportunities are equitable, and female CA Trainees are empowered to contribute meaningfully during their training period.
Women Empowerment & Gender Equality (WEGE) Recognition Award — Silver
EFP
On its debut entry, Fatima Group received national recognition for fostering gender equality and women’s empowerment through inclusive hiring, female leadership development and the Sab Saath DE&I framework.
Excellence in Inclusion & Diversity Award
SHRM MENA STAR Awards
Recognized for DE&I initiatives launched in 2023 under Sab Saath — including SHE Circle, HerPower, Time Bridge, Gen Blend and Women Leadership Today — alongside 40% women representation on the Executive Committee and a 94% score on Mercer’s Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging assessment.
Collaborate with us
Let’s Create Change, Together.
We believe inclusion grows through collaboration. If you are working on innovative solutions, research, capability building, accessibility, gender equity, generational diversity or community initiatives, we would love to explore how we can learn and create impact together.