The need to support equity, diversity and inclusion amid shifting tides – Triodos Investment Management

Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) faces scrutiny amid stalled progress and political challenges, but for forward-looking investors, EDI remains a sign of resilience and long-term value.

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... EDI is facing growing backlash in the US. The trend already started with big tech layoffs in 2022 and EDI-related roles being among the first to be cut, as well as women and minorities being disproportionately hit. Since then, political and legal developments have led many companies to scale back diversity initiatives.

At Triodos Investment Management, they see this as a worrying development. For the firm, EDI means valuing differences in background, identity and experience, and ensuring equal access to opportunities and career advancement. Triodos Investment Management believe non-discrimination, as a basic labour right as well as a pillar of truly peaceful and prosperous societies, should be upheld everywhere, across industries and social domains.

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