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From Margin to Mainstream: Disability in Business

Putting the I in ESG: Disability Inclusion as strategic advantage of sustainability efforts

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Geneva
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Disability inclusion is increasingly gaining importance in corporate sustainability practices, including in Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) efforts and reporting. Further, investors are increasingly considering non-financial factors and sustainability considerations - also within ESG frameworks - in their decision-making processes. This session will also see the launch of the ILO GBDN guide “Putting the I in ESG: Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities as Strategic Advantage of Sustainability Practices for Corporates and Investors”.

International Sign interpretation and live captioning in English, French, Spanish and Arabic are provided.

Panelists

Rubeena Singh
Rubeena Singh
Senior Research Consultant, International Labour Organization (ILO)
Gemma Sanchez-Danes
Gemma Sanchez-Danes
Leadership team, Sustainability reporting (ESRS) European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG)
Carla Bonino
Carla Bonino
Sustainability Chief, ONCE Foundation
Daniella Decker
Daniella Decker
Accessibility and Disability Inclusion Officer, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Gill Mulroe
Gill Mulroe
Head of ESG (Operations) - EMEA (Banking), ISS
Robert McCorquodale
Robert McCorquodale
Member, UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights

Moderator

Henrik Moller
Henrik Moller
Senior Specialist for Employers' Activities, International Labour Organization (ILO)