Responsible Business – April 19-20, New York
USA’s leading event delivering frank and honest discussions on how business and finance can deliver THE strategy for a commercially successful transition. Click here for more information.
Disability:IN Supporting Resources
- The Case for Disability Inclusion in ESG Investing
- 2021 Disability Equality Index Report
- 108 CEOs are IN – Executive pledge to take action and advance disability inclusion in business
- 31 Investors are IN – Investors encourage their portfolio companies to capitalize on the opportunities of disability inclusion
Speaking Sessions
April 19th 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Empowering Action: Taking a Strategic and Transparent Approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- How to set long-term plans for social inclusion and racial equality that go beyond announcements and new initiatives
- Drive transformative change by making employees and communities part of your long-term plans
- Discover how to help your employees and communities to develop empathy and drive action to support equity and inclusion
Speakers
- Jennifer Hunter, Senior Vice President, Corporate Citizenship and Chief Sustainability Officer, Altria Client Services
- Jill Houghton, CEO, Disability:IN
- Moderator: Tiesa Leggett, Director of Partnerships and Special Projects, Responsible Business Initiative for Justice (RBI)
April 20th 2:40 PM – 3:15 PM | DE&I Keynote: The Business Imperative of Delivering an Equal Society
The US workforce is changing. CEOs of major companies are starting to recognize that leading on DE&I is an important and necessary part of business. Hear from the leaders on how they’re addressing racial equality and workplace equity, and how that’s ensuring they’re better equipped both now, and in the future.
Speakers
- Carlos Cubia, Senior Vice President and Global Chief Diversity Officer, Walgreens Boots Alliance
- Jill Houghton, CEO, Disability:IN
- Alicia Petross, Chief Diversity Officer, Hershey’s
- Moderator: L. Simone Washington, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Americas, BSR
