The Role of Business in Shaping Inclusive Culture and the Ethics of Inclusion
Russia currently has almost 12 million citizens with various types of mental and physical developmental challenges, who are only partially integrated into public life. Only 17% of them do not encounter problems when shopping, studying, or looking for jobs. Modern business plays a crucial role in creating an inclusive culture and ethics of inclusion by recognizing the uniqueness and values of each person, regardless of their physical, psychological, or social features. Studies show that companies with an inclusive policy are 35% more efficient than their competitors. Businesses have the opportunity to influence the creation of an inclusive culture not only within their own organizations, but also in society as a whole. By conducting socially responsible campaigns and championing projects that support people with disabilities, companies can become leaders in the creation of an inclusive environment and culture. What values are part of the overall value field of the ethical principles of inclusion? How does business promote inclusion and improve the quality of life of socially vulnerable groups, and what inclusive practices are most important today? What is preventing the further development of inclusion: barriers, stereotypes, prejudices, or frameworks? What role does business play in creating an inclusive culture and ethics of inclusion? What advantages does business get from adopting an inclusive culture and ethics? What responsibility do businesses have in creating an inclusive culture and ethics of inclusion?
Moderator
Aleksandra Boldyreva,
Executive Director, Russian Donors Forum
Panellists
Nadezhda Galaktionova,
Director of Sustainable Development, Magnit
Sofia Ivanova,
Vice President for Communications and Sustainable Development, VimpelCom
Alexander Ivlev,
Co-Chairman of the Executive Committee, Foreign Participants Coordinator, The Foreign Investment Advisory Council (FIAC); Advisor, B1 Group
Julia Mishina,
General Director, OMK-Participation Charitable Foundation
Elena Myakotnikova,
Member of the Executive Committee, Director of Sustainable Development, RUSAL
Vera Podguzova,
Senior Vice President, Director of External Relations Directorate, Promsvyazbank
Antonina Priezzheva,
HR Director, Gazprom-Media Holding
Olga Slutsker,
President of Special Olympics Russia, President and Founder of Russian Fitness Group
Kirill Tsarev,
First Deputy Chairman of the Board, Sberbank
Front row participant
Marco Sessa,
President, IItalian Association on Achondroplasia AISAC