Sponsor the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Sustainability Survey results!
The Survey and Research Report
In Spring 2021, in partnership with Acre, a market-leader in sustainability and ESG recruitment, we launched the inaugural global State of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Sustainability Survey for practitioners who work in the field of sustainability. The survey explored the following questions:
How diverse is the sector across multiple measures: race/ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, class, education, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, and caregiver status?
What barriers to entry do diverse individuals encounter in entering the field of sustainability?
Have individuals experienced inclusion and equality within their organizations?
How do sustainability organizations support diversity, equity, and inclusion?
The survey received 1,500 responses from respondents mainly based in the United Kingdom, United States and Canada, with a focus on the sectors of corporate social responsibility and sustainability, environment, health and safety, responsible sourcing/procurement, renewable energy, equity, diversity and inclusion, responsible investment, and philanthropy sub-sectors. The next step is to collate and analyze the results, contextualize them in broader discourse and conversations on diversity and inclusion in the sector and publish a research report. The survey data will also be supplemented with 40 interviews with sustainability professionals to provide an additional qualitative dimension to the responses.
Benefits of the Research
This research, focused on North America and Europe, will be the first of its kind for the sector and it will provide valuable industry knowledge and thought leadership to help practitioners:
Reflect on their personal and professional relationship to global conversations on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Gather insights on barriers to professional development and career progression.
Identify areas where the sector needs to improve its approach to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Timeline
Spring 2021: Survey in field
Summer 2021: Report writing and qualitative interviews
Mid-September 2021: Report launch
Fall/Winter 2021: Continued engagement
Sponsorship Opportunity
We are currently seeking sponsors to support further targeted engagement, research, writing, design and publication of the survey results.
As a supporting sponsor, you will receive the following benefits:
Profile building: Prominent logo placement within the body of the report and on outreach and event communications, with report to be accompanied by extensive media outreach with mainstream and trade outlets and in supplementary events with global partners.
Brand exposure: Further brand exposure and speaking opportunities at report launch events and visibility among Diversity in Sustainability’s online audience, as well as through media partnerships, social media mentions and event outreach.
Customized summary: Access to a “sneak peek” presentation of the report prior to launch, and customized information to your geography/sub-segment of the industry (approximately 7-10 data points).
Cost: $10,000 CAD / $8,500 USD / £6,000 GBP
Get involved!
We are currently inviting sponsors to join us. For more information on how to get involved in this exciting and ground-breaking research project please contact Sponsorship Lead Michael Harvey at michael@diversityinsustainability.com.