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Press – May 13, 2025

Evri steps into spotlight as headline sponsor of Scope Awards

A customer sitting in a wheelchair is outside their front door smiling as the courier hands a parcel to them.

This week Evri will proudly take to the stage as headline sponsor of the annual Scope Awards. As the leading UK parcel firm, the brand continues to champion inclusivity and doubles down on its commitment to accessibility and a more equitable future.

Taking place on Thursday, 15th May at the Kia Oval in London, the ceremony celebrates the achievements of individuals, organisations and game-changers that are driving progress towards disability equality. Hosted by the BAFTA nominated actor Adam Pearson, the awards are made up of 38 nominees shortlisted for the nine Scope Award categories.

Marking this exciting moment in the diversity, equity and inclusion calendar, Evri will play a key role in supporting the event. Alongside the host, Lyn Warren, Evri’s Chief HR Officer, will also take to the stage to highlight the brand’s partnership with Scope.

We believe that inclusivity is at the heart of a great workplace, and we have an ambition to become the most accessible parcel delivery company for our colleagues and couriers, as well as our customers and clients. Being a sponsor of the fantastic Scope Awards is an important step in championing disability equality and ensuring that everyone feels valued and supported. I’m looking forward to being inspired by a room full of gamechangers and I’ll been listening closely to all the stories being shared. I am committed to making Evri an amazing place to work for all, where accessibility and opportunity go hand in hand. Through our partnership with Scope, we reaffirm our dedication to fostering a workplace that empowers every individual to thrive.

Lyn Warren, Chief HR Officer at Evri

This milestone builds on Evri’s October 2024 announcement of a three-year strategic partnership with Scope when Evri announced an ambition to become the most accessible parcel delivery company for its colleagues, couriers, customers and clients.

Joining the judging panel and in attendance on the night is Evri’s Head of Major Accounts, Andy Cotter, a senior disabled colleague for the parcel organisation, who brings valuable insight and expertise to the selection process.

We are delighted to be the headline sponsor for the Scope Awards, championing the amazing progress being made towards disability equality. I’m passionate about the work we’re doing to become the most accessible parcel delivery company, and with my recent first-hand experience of how an impairment can affect you mentally and in the workplace, I’m proud to be judging the awards. On our busiest day last year, we delivered almost 4 million parcels, and we estimate around 1 million of these were delivered to disabled consumers. We recognise the opportunity to do better and over the next few years, and beyond, we are dedicated to making sure Evri better serves our communities and is an amazing place to work for all. We aim to make a positive impact on the lives of disabled people and create a more inclusive and equitable society.

Andy Cotter, Head of Major Accounts at Evri

Alongside Lyn and Andy, also attending the awards is Gary. He is a courier, and amputee, who has been a key member of the firm’s Evri Body Collective since its launch, and proud to share his story. The Evri Body Collective is an initiative that empowers individuals with lived experience of disability to share insights and drive progress in a listening session with Evri leaders.

Within the first few months of Evri’s partnership with Scope, the business exceeded its £125,000 target and reached a £150,000 milestone. Evri also launched accessibility preferences on the doorstep, including options such as needing more time to get to the door.