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Equality in action: A commitment to diverse and inclusive business

Author: Kathy Presto

Region

Global

Date

17 January 2025

Driving diversity through strategic partnerships

HH Global’s commitment to equality is a core pillar deeply embedded in our company culture and touches all areas of our business and every country in which we operate. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence, and we are striving to enhance this through our ongoing partnerships with organizations such as WEConnect International.

WEConnect International is a global non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to identifying, training and certifying women-owned businesses in over 125 countries. By collaborating with WEConnect, we are ensuring that women-owned businesses are a key part of our global supply chain.

This partnership is one of several initiatives that demonstrate our commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 10, which aims to reduce inequalities.

Supporting diverse supply chains

By 2025, HH Global has committed to have 15% of our annual spend to small and diverse business supplier partners. This ambitious target underpins our commitment to supporting under-represented groups and furthering a more inclusive economy. We are incredibly proud to have already surpassed that target.

As part of our global onboarding process for our strategic supplier partners, we track all major diversity categories where applicable, including businesses owned by women, veterans, minority groups, LGBTQ+ individuals and small enterprises. By collecting and analyzing data, we hold ourselves accountable to our diversity goals and ensure that our diverse strategic supplier partners are recognized and supported. This includes actively engaging women-owned businesses and inviting them to become WEConnect-certified.

In doing this, we unlock a range of benefits for our woman-owned strategic supplier partners, including increased visibility in WECommunity, access to procurement opportunities and the opportunity to participate in training and mentorship programs through WEConnect.

Promoting continuous improvement

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion extends beyond sharing best practices and encouraging continuous improvement. We participate in global and regional meetings with WEConnect to discuss diversity initiatives and share success stories. These interactions help us stay at the forefront of diversity and inclusion, ensuring that our practices evolve with global standards and expectations.

Building a more inclusive future

Our lasting commitment to equality is evident in every aspect of our operations. From our strategic supplier partnerships to our tracking of representation groups and outreach efforts, we are dedicated to nurturing a diverse and inclusive business environment. We are also deeply committed to cultivating diversity and inclusion within our organization. Through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) including the Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA) and Women in Search of Excellence (WISE), we actively empower and advocate for our employees, ensuring individuals from all backgrounds are supported and have a voice.

By aligning with the UN SDGs and working closely with organizations like WEConnect International, we promote diversity and inclusion, as well as a standard for others to follow. As we continue to grow and evolve, we remain committed to creating a more equitable and inclusive world for all.

Kathy Presto

Chief Procurement Officer

Kathy is responsible for defining and implementing the overall procurement and category management strategies globally and leads the Strategic Sourcing group to significantly increase value through client discovery and the development of service and vendor capabilities across the broad range of HH Global’s operational, service and delivery channels. She oversees vendor governance including the establishment and expansion of our diverse and sustainable supply chain, as well as supply chain risk mitigation. Her team is also responsible for client and vendor analytics, management information and business intelligence dashboard reporting.

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