Sustainable development has become a key priority for businesses, and its social aspect is just as important today as its environmental and economic aspects. In the context of growing competition for qualified specialists, inclusive practices are becoming not only a matter of social responsibility, but also a strategic advantage for companies.

The event brought together leading experts and specialists in the field of sustainable development and became a platform for the exchange of knowledge and practical experience. The meeting was moderated by Armen Tadevosyan, Business Strategy and Sustainability Projects Director, Ecoway, AEB Strategic Advisor on Energy.

During the event, participants presented various cases of integrating inclusive employment practices into companies' strategies and discussed key topics: inclusion in Russia and business opportunities, inclusive hiring as a way to ensure human resource sustainability, as well as the link between inclusive hiring and digitalization. Special attention was paid to the challenges and opportunities of inclusive hiring for businesses, the impact of sustainable practices on PR and GR reputation, as well as on the public capital of companies.