The IRBV has set itself the following missions:
IRBV strives to provide an equitable, diverse and inclusive work and living environment. In 2020, the Institute created an Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) committee to give concrete expression to its commitment and promote its values.
The Institut de Recherche en Biologie Végétale (IRBV) is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has the same opportunities and where our processes, politics and practices are equitable.
The IRBV is committed to identify the barriers and obstacles preventing the full participation of members from our institute to the realization of our mission and to find solutions for breaking down these barriers.
The IRBV is committed to recognizing and valuing the diversity of its members as well as their ideas and experiences and to increasing the representation and retention of people who are being marginalized on the basis of gender (identity or expression), ethnicity, handicap (mental and physical health), religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, language or accent, migratory status or citizenship, autochthonous identity, etc.
The IRBV is also committed to providing inclusive, welcoming, accessible and safe work and study environments where everyone has the opportunity to grow through contact with others while staying themselves. The IRBV will practice the principle of zero tolerance regarding inappropriate comments or behaviours, involving discrimination, harassment, physical or verbal violence and exclusion.
The IRBV aims to: