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