Supplier Diversity and Inclusive Supply Chain Launch

Audience

Open to all Business in the Community (BITC) members and non-members. This event is designed for procurement, supply chain, sustainability and ESG professionals, HR and people management managers/practitioners, diversity and inclusion managers/practitioners and senior managers and would benefit those who took part in the Leadership, Employees, and Procurement survey.

Background

BITC has a commitment to race equality. As part of the Race at Work Charter, we launched a first of its kind survey in collaboration with YouGov on 21 March 2024.

The Leadership, Employee, and Procurement survey aimed to gather insights and perspectives from leaders and uncover new and definitive evidence that identified the levers for change to supply chains in businesses.

The inclusion of Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse-led enterprise and business owners is commitment seven of our Race at Work Charter.

Benefits include:

• According to research by McKinsey & Company, businesses with more diverse teams have 39% better financial returns.
• Research from Aston University, Birmingham suggests that Ethnic Minority Businesses (EMBs) contribution to GDP could increase fourfold to £100 billion with the right kind of business support.
• Economic growth and job creation in underrepresented communities, as diverse suppliers often operate in these areas.
• Increased innovation and creativity, as diverse perspectives and experiences bring fresh ideas to the table.
• Provides a better understanding and connection with customers, tapping into a wider range of cultural and demographic insights.

About the event

This event is an opportunity for attendees to hear the trends across the Leadership, Employees and procurement survey and find out the key actions to take to foster diverse and inclusive supply chains in business and drive social impact.

Speakers

• Sandra Kerr CBE, Race Equality Director, BITC. 
• Richard Iferenta, Partner and Vice Chair, KPMG, Chair of BITC Race Leadership Team and member of the BITC Leadership Council.
• Patricia Mensah, Inclusive Procurement Manager, Sky.

• Samantha Murray, VP Procurement – Refining and Production Operations, bp

• Leigh Lafever-Ayer, HR Director UK & Ireland, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and BITC’s Gender Equality Leadership Team.

Booking, contact details and further information

• Contact Florence Hughes, Events Manager at BITC, for any further questions.
• Full joining instructions will be sent before the event.

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