Empowering Sustainable Development: The Critical Role of Disability Inclusion in Corporate Strategies

Sign up for the webinar "Empowering Sustainable Development: The Critical Role of Disability Inclusion in Corporate Strategies"

March 9, 2023
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join our experts from Dow and industry partners to learn more about how large organizations are driving disability inclusive business practices in the transition towards a sustainable economy!

The transition towards a sustainable economy requires a comprehensive approach that goes beyond environmental concerns. It also encompasses social issues, such as diversity, inclusion, and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. This social dimension in the workplace is gaining greater relevance, as corporations recognize the need to align their strategies and operations with the Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals.
 
To address this critical aspect of sustainable development, Dow and its industry partners are hosting a webinar entitled "Empowering Sustainable Development: The Critical Role of Disability Inclusion in Corporate Strategies" on March 9th at 11am CET.
 
The webinar will feature experts from Dow, L'Oréal Group, Accenture, ONCE Social Group, and the European Disability Forum, who will discuss the challenges and opportunities of disability inclusive business practices. Participants will learn how these leaders promote the inclusion of people with disabilities to align with the Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals.
 
Moreover, attendees will discover how incorporating the social dimension into corporate strategies can help organizations achieve their sustainability objectives. By embracing diversity and inclusion and creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities, corporations can drive positive change in society while achieving their business goals. 
 
Join the webinar on March 9th and learn from industry leaders about the importance of disability inclusion in corporate strategies. Together, we can work towards a more sustainable and inclusive future.
 
This is all that awaits you!

 

Agenda:

 

Welcome & introductory remarks (11:00 – 11:10)

·       Marco ten Bruggencate, Commercial Vice President for Packaging and Specialty Plastics EMEA and Executive Sponsor of the Disability Employee Network, Dow

·       Fernando Riaño, CSR/Sustainability and Institutional Relations Director; ONCE Social Group

 

Roundtable 1: Disability inclusive business practices as a driver of business sustainability in the framework of the SDGs: a value chain approach (11:10 – 11:30)

·       Jihanne Ball, Lead EH&S and Sustainability Director, DOW

·       Anahi Lafon, Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Impact Director, L’Oréal Group

·       Alex Lane, Global Inclusion & Diversity: Disability Inclusion, Accenture

Moderated by Mariano de Jove, Key Global Account Manager at Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics

 

Roundtable 2: Updated corporate reporting standards and the disability dimension: challenges and opportunities for greater inclusion (11:30 – 11:45)

·       Carla Bonino, Sustainability Chief, ONCE Social Group

·       Álvaro Couceiro, Policy Officer, European Disability Forum

Moderated by Teresa Royo, Director Governance, risks and compliance at KPMG

 

Closing and conclusions (11:45 – 11:55)

·       Sean Murphy, Senior Analytical Leader, Dow

 

 

The webinar will be a virtually inclusive event and will feature live captioning as well as sign language interpretation.

                                                                                                               

The webinar will be a virtually inclusive event and will feature live captioning as well as sign language interpretation.

 

Start date:
22 Feb 2023 - 12:00