True inclusion is about embedding equity into workplace culture — where people feel respected and connected, can contribute their unique perspectives and talents, and have equal access to opportunities to grow and progress.

In today’s evolving ESG landscape, this matters more than ever. Investors, regulators, and communities are looking beyond surface-level data to more meaningful social impact. They want to see how organisations are fostering genuine inclusion — not only as a social good, but as a driver of long-term sustainability, governance excellence, and trust.

Diversity and inclusion touch every part of ESG: from workforce culture to supplier diversity, ethical governance, procurement, and social risk management. It’s not just about representation, but about how equity is embedded across systems, relationships, and decision-making.

Inclusive practices strengthen the ‘S’ in ESG by enhancing impact, improving employee wellbeing, and ensuring marginalised voices are meaningfully engaged in decisions that affect them.

Ultimately, inclusion supports organisational resilience in an increasingly complex and interconnected world.