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🔍World Economic Forum annually issues report on the most impactful corporate DEI initiatives that could inspire business and public sector leaders to move the needle in the DEI space across industries and geographies. “Embracing DEI is not just a moral imperative, but also a strategic one that promotes sustainable growth and builds agile and flexible organizations capable of weathering global risks and challenges.” I wanted to share these 3 with you today: 🏦Banco Pichincha (Ecuador): The bank implemented internal and external policies to promote gender parity as 43% of women in Ecuador don't have access to bank accounts. By introducing tailored financial products and services for women, the bank has narrowed the financing gap between men and women by 16%. 🙌 📈Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX): HKEX made it mandatory for listed issuers to have at least one female director on their board. This forward-thinking regulation has already led to a 3% increase in female leaders in board roles. By the end of 2024, approximately 550 female board positions in Hong Kong are expected to be filled. 🚀 🥤PepsiCo: the company champions the inclusion of LGBTQI+ employees globally. It offered associates the opportunity to self-identify on a voluntary basis (where legally possible) and launched awareness-raising campaigns on the importance of self-ID and pronouns inclusion in employee descriptions. Almost 13K employees globally across 33 countries have voluntarily self-identified themselves. Local HR leads became enables of a success ensuring sustained impact. 🌈 Let’s continue championing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces and beyond. 💪 #sundaythoughts #dei #leadership #worktrends #HBR

🌟 Celebrating Euromoney Banking Excellence! 🌟 As the CEO of Citi Costa Rica, I am thrilled to announce that for the second year in a row, Citi has been awarded the prestigious title of “Best Bank” in Costa Rica by Euromoney, the renowned finance magazine. This recognition is no small feat, especially given the fierce #competition from both larger public and private sector #banks in the country. At Citi Costa Rica, we #pride ourselves on focusing on the #corporate segment, delivering value-added and creative solutions for our #clients. As a #CorporateDigitalBank, we provide best-in-class and #innovative solutions to meet the evolving #needs of our clients. Citi acts as our client’s Trusted Advisor! In addition to this incredible #honor, we have also been named this year as the “Best Bank for ESG” in Costa Rica! Historically, Costa Rica has been a world class #leader in #ESG principles, and it fills me with #pride to lead a #Bank that is at the forefront of these #initiatives. Our commitment to #Sustainability is evident in our #solarpowered buildings, flourishing #beehives, and numerous #electric car charging stations. Additionally, Citi’s Solution Center, with 3700 employees, has eliminated all trash bins. In replacement, an extensive deployment of #wastemanagement separate bins for #compost, #plastic, #glass, #aluminum, and #cardboard was installed. In Citi Costa Rica, employees embody the ESG #mindset, driving us to make a positive impact on our Tico #community and #environment. Moreover, the ”S” in ESG is crucial for us. Ensuring an #environment that fosters #Diversity and #Inclusion is a top priority for me and Citi. I am the #proud Senior Sponsor for the #Black Inclusion Network; while the Head of Human Resource, Valentina De la Cerda 🇨🇱🇨🇷, is the Senior Sponsor for the #Disability Inclusion Network, and Kristian Bruce is the Senior Leader supporting the #LGBTG+ community through our #Pride Inclusion Network. We also have three other Inclusion Networks - #Women, #Generations, #Family supporting our employees. My Senior Management team is comprised of 62% women #leaders. Promoting #equality is not only important for maintaining and attracting diverse Citi #talent, but also essential for #society. We believe in creating a #workplace where every person feels #valued and #respected. Thank you to our dedicated and talented #team and loyal #clients for making these #achievements possible. My aim is for Citi Costa Rica to continue achieving #success and #sustainable growth! 🌿🏦 #BestBank #BestESGBank #Innovation #CorporateBanking #leadership #management #bankingindustry

"If we don’t include people from different socio-economic backgrounds, we lose out on talent and differing perspectives. We miss out on diversity of thought. And by not reflecting the societies and communities our customers and colleagues live in, we’re unable to give them the best outcomes." As we reflect on yesterday's Social Mobility Day, Biral Joshi, Head of Delivery Inclusion at at HSBC, shares how the company is playing its part in improving socio-economic diversity. Biral also shares her advice to financial services firms on how they can ensure their workforce reflects their customer base and how they can ensure that employees can thrive regardless of where they started out in life. We're proud to have HSBC as a Progress Together member and to be a part of their journey towards greater socio-economic diversity at senior levels. Read Biral's six top tips here: https://lnkd.in/eC3RJSHM If you're in financial services and would like to connect with our 50 member organisations to access peer-to-peer support on socio-economic diversity, you can find out how your organisation can become a member here: https://lnkd.in/eiqehtHS #SocialMobilityDay #ShareMoments #ProgressTogether

Bringing Awareness about digital inclusion from our collaboration with Barclays 💫 Unveiling three strategies to navigate the evolving landscape of digital inclusion. Check out the full report at https://lnkd.in/dcKYK_7J for a deep dive into our findings. In an era where #FinancialServices accessibility is a growing challenge, our research led by Sarah Christie for Barclays UK sheds light on the pressing need for sector-wide engagement and beyond. This work took us on a journey towards greater inclusion as well. We adapted our ethnographic methods continuously, learning how to better engage as we went along, changing methods and means of communication to suit individuals' needs. It emphasised once again that making a difference involves us reconsidering the way we do things, and the flexibility of our approaches, to allow greater representation. Curious about Empowering Digital Choice? Want to dive into Truth's approach to Digital Inclusion? Connect with us at ✉ hello@truth.com.  #DigitalInclusion #BarclaysCollab #EmpowerChange #DigitalInclusion #Insights #ChangeMakers cc Instinctif Partners

On this International Day Against Racism, we are proud to join forces with other leaders in the financial sector to pursue our shared commitment to diversity, inclusion and anti-discrimination in our industry by signing the Multicultural Bankers Belgium Pledge. We are thus committed to taking a series of measures that will have an impact: ✅ Appoint an Executive Sponsor (thanks Cedric Lebegge!) for ethnic and cultural inclusion within our organisation ✅ Enforce a policy of zero tolerance for harassment and bullying, to ensure a safe and respectful workplace for all ✅ Explore the possibility of collecting data on ethnicity/multiculturality and track progress regarding recruitment and promotion to ensure transparency and accountability ✅ Support the progression of employees of different origins/ethnicities into senior roles in the financial sector and therefore by implementing action plans to progressively reduce imbalances ✅ Communicate internally on the potential risks of discrimination, including discrimination linked to origin or ethnicity, and take appropriate measures to prevent all forms of discrimination.   These actions reflect our determination to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Together, with Multicultural Bankers Belgium, we’re driving positive change and shaping a more equitable future in the financial sector. 👉You can also individuallly sign the pledge yourself : https://lnkd.in/eXjt-JT7 Do it if you also want to make a difference 🙏 #DiversityandInclusion #financeischanging #Proud2beING

The Most Powerful Women in Banking 2024 have shared their insights on essential skills for emerging female leaders in the industry. Emotional intelligence, continued learning and constant communication are among the traits they emphasize. Discover the invaluable advice offered by these top executives to inspire the next generation of female banking professionals in the latest article from American Banker. #bankingindustry

As a certified Women Owned Business, we know that companies with gender-diverse leadership see performance benefits over time. Embracing diverse perspectives and talents isn't just about representation; it's a strategic effort that drives innovation, enhances decision-making and ultimately propels organizations to new heights. Research shows how companies with balanced boards experience improved financial outcomes, foster a culture of inclusion and gain a competitive edge in today's dynamic business landscape. Let's break down barriers, challenge norms and build a world where corporate leadership reflects the rich tapestry of our global society. https://lnkd.in/e-v9jBWa

One of our steps in continuing to create a more inclusive organisation