Driving sustainability through diversity, equity, and inclusion: A strategic business imperative
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64171/JSRD.4.S1.31-36Keywords:
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Sustainable business practices, Social sustainability, Employee engagementAbstract
This research paper examines how Diversity, Equity and Inclusion play a critical role in promoting sustainable business practices by ensuring equitable treatment, encouraging different perspectives, and eliminating obstacles to success. DEI improves decision making, innovation, employee commitment and builds resilience. This study examines the challenges of implementing the DEI controlled sustainability framework and highlighting successful case studies. Although sustainability and DEI have been extensively studied as distinct fields in existing literature, limited research has been done to examine how they intersect as a framework for long-term growth. This study seeks to close that gap by assessing how incorporating DEI into corporate strategy might improve social responsibility and business performance. By integrating DEI into corporate strategy, companies can achieve social responsibility and long-term growth. This descriptive study, using secondary data from journals, websites and publications, demonstrates that DEI is not merely a moral obligation but a strategic requisite for business sustainability.
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