equity

Two key words have taken the corporate world by storm; Sustainability and ESG (Environment Social Governance). Many organizations globally are working towards attaining sustainability certifications by implementing environmentally friendly practices as well as ensuring they have airtight corporate governance structures by engaging in, sponsoring and supporting activities and initiatives that positively impact the societies and communities they are in. While the Environment and Governance pillars have taken center-stage, the Social pillar has been marginalized. It entails human rights, ethical labour standards, equity, diversity, philanthropy and most importantly gender equality.  In the past, businesses focused on the provision of goods and…