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Foreign Pharma Giants Recalibrate DEI Strategies Amid Regulatory Shifts
Roche and Novartis are the latest pharmaceutical companies to revamp their DEI policies, following increased regulatory and political scrutiny. The shift reflects wider corporate adjustments across industries.
19 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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US DEI Rollback Sends Ripples Abroad, But Global Firms Hold the Line
Trump’s DEI crackdown has led many US companies to scale back inclusion programs, but global firms are quietly maintaining their efforts. Legal obligations, workforce needs, and innovation benefits are keeping DEI alive abroad—just in a less visible way.
18 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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Mining Continues on Indonesia’s Gebe Island Despite Indigenous and Legal Pushback
Nickel mining on Gebe Island, Indonesia, is destroying ecosystems and Indigenous lands despite legal protections. Corruption and corporate greed sideline local voices, risking long-term environmental ruin.
17 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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India Expands Social Protection to 48.8% Amid Global Push for Labor Welfare
India has doubled its social protection coverage to 48.8%, showcasing its leadership in labor welfare, workplace safety, and global labor policy discussions at the ILO meeting in Geneva.
16 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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FCA, PRA Drop Plans for New Diversity and Inclusion Rules
The FCA and PRA have dropped plans for new D&I regulations, citing industry feedback and government recommendations to reduce compliance costs. The move aligns with a global shift in DEI policies.
13 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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DEI Cuts Could Worsen Tech Talent Shortages Amid AI Hiring Boom
As AI hiring accelerates, cutting DEI initiatives could worsen talent shortages, raise costs, and increase turnover. Experts urge companies to prioritize diversity and upskill leaders.
12 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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Calls Grow for ASEAN to Appoint Its First Female Secretary-General
ASEAN has never had a female secretary-general, despite its charter promoting gender equality. With Indonesia set to nominate the next leader in 2028, calls for change are intensifying.
10 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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U.S. Retailers Quietly Sustain DEI Efforts Amid Public Rollbacks
Despite publicly cutting DEI programs, major U.S. retailers continue funding internal diversity efforts. Companies are navigating legal risks while maintaining select inclusivity initiatives.
09 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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Victoria’s Secret Alters DEI Language as More Companies Scale Back Diversity Efforts
Victoria’s Secret is the latest company to adjust DEI policies, shifting to “Inclusion and Belonging” amid political and legal pressures. Apple, Costco, Delta, and others are taking different approaches.
06 March 2025by Chitra Singla
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The People’s Pension Moves £28 Billion to Amundi and Invesco, Strengthening ESG Commitment
The People’s Pension moves £28B to Amundi & Invesco, emphasizing ESG-focused investments. This shift marks a major step in aligning pension funds with sustainability and net-zero goals.
04 March 2025by OnestopESG
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Labor to Back Household Batteries in Bid to Cut Energy Costs and Emissions
The Albanese government is set to announce a household battery incentive, aiming to cut energy costs and carbon emissions. With the Coalition also eyeing battery policies, energy affordability is shaping up to be a key election battleground.
03 March 2025by OnestopESG
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Hyundai Rotem Wins $1.53B Contract to Supply Trains to Morocco
Hyundai Rotem secures a $1.53B contract to supply Morocco’s ONCF with advanced double-decker trains—the largest overseas rail deal for a Korean firm—strengthening Korea’s global railway presence.
28 February 2025by OnestopESG
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