The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has launched a global public comment period on proposed revisions to two of its core labor standards—Diversity and Inclusion and Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity—as part...
Capgemini has updated its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policy to strengthen its long-term commitment to responsible growth, ethical leadership, and sustainable value creation. The policy now includes nine priorities,...
Goldman Sachs shareholders decisively rejected two anti-DEI proposals at the firm’s annual meeting, with each receiving only 2% support. The proposals, submitted by the National Center for Public Policy Research...
Will.i.am, entrepreneur, technologist, and founder of multiple philanthropic initiatives, joined Africa House and co-founder Mamadou Toure at the 2025 World Economic Forum to discuss the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence...
Major US corporations, including Meta, McDonald’s, Walmart, Bank of America, and BlackRock, have recently scaled back their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. However, these changes may have limited direct...
This Week’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Headlines – U.S. & Europe | March 15, 2025. DEI policies continue to evolve across corporations in the U.S. and Europe, with some...
Britain’s top financial regulators have scrapped proposed new rules aimed at increasing diversity and inclusion in the financial sector, citing concerns over regulatory burdens on firms. The Prudential Regulation Authority...
The past week has seen significant developments in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies across multiple sectors, with corporations, government agencies, and public figures adjusting their approaches to DEI amid...
The past week has seen a significant shift in corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies across major industries, as companies respond to changing political and legal landscapes. High-profile firms,...
Apple Shareholders Reject Proposal to End DEI Programs Apple shareholders overwhelmingly voted against a proposal urging the company to scrap its DEI policies. The resolution, filed by the conservative think...
By: Susanne Katus — SVP, Market Leader, Executive Engagement, Datamaran Corporate America is in the midst of a leadership crisis. Once championed as essential to modern business strategy, environmental, social...
Berkshire Hathaway’s latest annual report stops short of discussing diversity and inclusion. The report now ends the employee section at “candidates.”Last year, it noted hiring practices were “intended to identify...
Maersk Reaches New Milestone in ‘Equal At Sea’ Initiative A.P. Moller – Maersk has achieved a remarkable milestone in its ‘Equal At Sea’ initiative. With 45% of the Nautical and...
Disability:IN 2024 Report and Inclusion Awards Highlight Advances and Gaps in Disability Equality Key Impact Points: Disability:IN 2024 Report: Progress and Challenges The 2024 Disability Equality Index® report, launched at...
Freddie Mac’s refreshed ESG priorities aim to bolster the long-term health of the U.S. housing finance system while addressing evolving sustainability-related risks and opportunities. “Our mission is to Make Home...
H&M Move is proud to announce the expansion of its Move Together community program through a new 2-year collaboration with Laureus Sport for Good in Paris. Building on the strength...
A multilateral coalition of public and private sector investors pledged to invest US$20 billion in women’s economic empowerment over the next three years, under the 2X Challenge. The announcement came...
This week, Mexico elected its first female president and the world’s first national leader, who is also a climate scientist. Claudia Sheinbaum has a PhD in energy engineering and was part of...
Key Impact Points: In a historic election, Mexico has elected Claudia Sheinbaum as its first female president. Winning between 58.3% and 60.7% of the vote, Sheinbaum’s victory signifies a pivotal...