DB Cargo UK takes Pride to the next level

DB colleagues will represent the company in the Pride Parade of Unity through Doncaster City Centre to Town Fields on Saturday, August 9th. They’ll also join in the celebrations as they welcome people to their stall as everyone enjoys the live acts and entertainment, a fun Pride dog show, and more. 

HR Director, Laura Clarke, spoke about the sponsorship and company attitude. “At DB Cargo we are deeply committed to championing our culture of ‘EDI is BAU’ where Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is Business as Usual. Through this, we cultivate a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic self.”  

During Pride month, the EDI Council gained approval for a special Pride liveried loco, which is almost complete. And in celebration of the company’s Diversity Week in November, the Pride loco (66068) will be officially named and its nameplate revealed. 

Simon Lock, Chair of DB Cargo UK’s EDI Council, added “DB Cargo is extremely proud to be sponsoring Doncaster Pride for the first time in 2025! We believe in creating a truly inclusive society and our partnership with Doncaster Pride is a powerful step in that direction. We are excited to be celebrate the spirit, pride and unity of Doncaster and the wider community, with more exciting things coming from DB Cargo in 2025.” 

Jenny Dewsnap of Doncaster Pride added, “We are thrilled to have DB Cargo joining the Doncaster Pride line-up! The generosity of our sponsors is what helps make Doncaster Pride happen, and having representation in that line-up from businesses with a strong link to Doncaster and its’ people means so much to us.

“Doncaster Pride strives to make Doncaster a better and more inclusive place for us all and DB Cargo’s help to do this is vital. We are really looking forward to this new collaboration and can’t wait to see DB Cargo’s colleagues on the day and give a big thanks in person to the team!”