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Supplier Diversity: Dare to Care – Why Coming Out In Business Needs Your Support

2021.09.23 @ 18:0019:30 CEST

- Free

This free webinar is brought to you by the CIPS Switzerland branch and is for CIPS members and non-members to attend. Your information will be passed to the organising branch members in order to run the webinar.

 

This webinar will cover the following:

  • What is the role of the EGLCC, its objectives and the work (beyond supplier diversity)?
  • Why is it important to have a LGBTIQ Chambers of Commerce?
  • Who are the members of the EGLCC?
  • What are the main barriers to promote LGBTIQ business in Europe today?
  • Why to engage LGBTIQ suppliers? What are the business advantages and why it is important for a social change?
  • How can procurement managers “tap” into the opportunities of engaging with LGBTIQ businesses?
  • What are the criteria to be considered LGBTIQ business (EGLCC registration and certification criteria)
  • Beyond supplier diversity – how can procurement functions benefit from a diverse team set-up? Why is it important to setup and engage LGBTIQ ERGs?

During the event, the panellists will answer questions from the facilitator about:

  • The reality of supplier diversity strategies and practices in Europe
  • What are the benefits, challenges and sometimes conflicting targets involved in implementing a supplier diversity programmes
  • What are the specifics of LGBTIQ diverse businesses (are there any?)
  • How to start a supplier diversity programme (in your company)

Venue

Online

Organizers

EGLCC
CIPS

Venue

Online

Organizers

EGLCC
CIPS