Diversity at Costa

Respect is a core value at Costa with an inclusive workforce that not only values each individual’s differences but embraces their strengths.

Costa recognises and seeks to enhance the capability of all employees to create a supportive, flexible and fair workplace, acknowledging the value of individual differences and making the most of these differences in our workplace.

We are committed to an inclusive workplace that embraces and promotes inclusiveness as part of our culture.  We will focus on attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce as well as cultivating a supportive workplace that encourages, engages and values diversity.

Our Commitment

Inclusion is an important priority in our HR Strategic Plan and we are committed to supporting a culture where everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

The Diversity and Inclusion Strategy:

  • recognises and seeks to enhance the capability of all employees to create a supportive, flexible and fair workplace, acknowledging the value of individual differences and making the most of these differences in our workplace;
  • supports our HR Strategic Plan, Costa People Pillars and Costa Values; and
  • focuses on attracting, recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce as well as cultivating a supportive workplace that encourages, engages and values diversity.

Our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

Our Strategy articulates the strategic goals, which will underpin successful diversity and inclusion at Costa.

The Strategy also identifies our diversity priorities. These priorities align with each stage of the employment life cycle of people – attract, recruit, develop and retain. They also reflect those groups requiring priority attention, including:

  • Women
  • Indigenous Australians
  • People with Disability
  • LGBTQI+ community


Gender Pay Gap Employer statement

Costa has a strong commitment to gender equality and providing opportunities that enable women to reach their full potential. The company promotes gender diversity as an important strategic and cultural factor to achieve business objectives across the organisation. To achieve greater diversity, Costa is committed to ensuring that talent is nurtured and developed effectively.

Read our Gender Pay Gap Employer Statement 2024.