Why engaging with investee firms on inclusive product design is crucial

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is an area of increasing interest across businesses globally. With studies highlighting the correlation between diverse workforces and strong organisational performance, companies are recognising that - aside from the obvious moral imperative - there is also a clear business case to embrace it.  We engage with investee companies frequently on the topic and incorporate measures such as gender and ethnic diversity at board level into our voting policy. Businesses are increasingly under pressure to go further, fostering a truly inclusive business model ...