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Integrating diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) into sustainability reporting strategies
How can organisations integrate DE&I practices into their sustainability strategies, especially as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive introduces more reporting requirements? That’s what we found out on Tuesday, 1 October during a panel discussion. On the regulatory side, our panelists examined how changing consumer trends are reinforcing DE&I practices and driving companies to become more transparent. Afterwards we turned to the industry perspective, where our speakers showcased the value of sustainability reporting for companies and explained how the wider business ecosystem is motivating them to become more inclusive. Finally, the discussion turned to how diversity within companies allows them to address the diverse needs of their stakeholders.
Giving introductory remarks was Albert Vallejo (Mattel), Chair, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force, AmCham EU. Giulia Faedo, Sustainability Technical Manager, European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG); Kate Frisby, Legal Analyst, Corporate Sustainability Reporting and Sustainable Finance, Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union, European Commission; Markus Pretzl, Director, Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) and Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), TIP Group and Rebekah Smith, Workforce and ESG Executive, Europe, Government and Regulatory Affairs, IBM joined the panel discussion afterwards. The panel was moderated by Annlore Defossez, Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, Capgemini Belgium.