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Mary Robinson, Ireland’s first female President and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has called on business leaders to continue advancing DEI initiatives despite growing political and social resistance.
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Mary Robinson urges leaders to ‘keep going’ on inclusion despite global pushback

4 weeks ago3 weeks ago8 mins

Mary Robinson, Ireland’s first female President and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has called on business leaders…

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Some 75% of C-suite leaders rate sustainability as a 'top priority', an increase of six percentage points in just six months, a new report by Reuters Impact has found.
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Three quarters of C-suite leaders rate sustainability as a top priority

10 months ago10 months ago3 mins

Some 75% of C-suite leaders rate sustainability as a ‘top priority’, an increase of six percentage points in just six…

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Five ways to embed inclusion: 1. Make DEI everyone’s responsibility, 2. Go beyond the numbers, 3. Listen to the naysayers, 4. Connect inclusion to core values, 5. Link DEI to sustainability.
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Embedding inclusion to create a happier, more engaged workforce

1 year ago11 months ago7 mins

Op-ed by Allyson Zimmermann, CEO, LEAD Network. Workplaces are evolving. Employees now expect more than a salary and standard perks….

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More than half (55%) of corporate philanthropy leaders in the US say that increased federal scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programmes has affected their corporate giving strategies, a new report by The Conference Board has found.
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Increased scrutiny of DEI programmes is affecting corporate philanthropy

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

More than half (55%) of corporate philanthropy leaders in the US say that increased federal scrutiny of diversity, equity, and…

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Sustainability isn't disappearing. It's moving into the business
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Trust in corporate sustainability ‘on a downward slope’, study claims

1 year ago1 year ago4 mins

Trust in corporate sustainability claims is ‘on a downward slope’, a new study by 3BL has suggested, with close to…

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ESG-related activities in the global technology sector have been characterised by 'incremental progress and pragmatic approaches to changing geopolitical circumstances', a new report by GlobalData has said.
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‘Incremental’ ESG progress reported in tech sector in second quarter

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

ESG-related activities in the global technology sector have been characterised by ‘incremental progress and pragmatic approaches to changing geopolitical circumstances’,…

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More than 80% of UK organisations view sustainability as being 'important' to them, a study by the University of Nottingham, supported by law firm Browne Jacobson, has found.
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Over four fifths of UK organisations committed to sustainability, report finds

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

More than 80% of UK organisations view sustainability as being ‘important’ to them, a study by the University of Nottingham,…

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Grant Thornton has reported a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across its operations, against a 2019 baseline, in its latest sustainability report.
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Grant Thornton reports 40% reduction in emissions

1 year ago1 year ago3 mins

Grant Thornton has reported a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions across its operations, against a 2019 baseline, in its…

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A new study by insights and advisory firm GlobeScan indicates strong bipartisan support for corporate engagement on both climate change and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
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Strong bipartisan support for corporate action on climate change

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

A new study by insights and advisory firm GlobeScan indicates strong bipartisan support for corporate engagement on both climate change…

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A new report by Onclusive has found that major US businesses are pressing ahead with their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, despite pushback from the Trump administration.
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US firms pressing ahead with DEI initiatives despite government pushback

2 years ago2 years ago3 mins

A new report by Onclusive has found that major US businesses are pressing ahead with their diversity, equity, and inclusion…

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