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Inequities in the waste and recycling industry exist, with the majority representation of communities of color on the frontline.
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have become an ever-integral part of environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals as transparency for integrity and ethics at every level of an organization become more integral for success.
Waste Management reported on its website that 22% of its senior leadership team is comprised of those from underrepresented communities, and 33% are women. The company aims to “achieve ethnic diversity in each segment of our workforce, with emphasis on leadership, that is greater than or equal to that of the U.S. workforce standards.”
EHS Daily Advisor
Join By EHS Daily Advisor Staff
Feb 26, 2021
EHS Management
After four days of leadership-focused content and events, the
EHS Daily Advisor’s first-ever EHS Leadership Week is drawing to a close. We’re taking a look back at all of our offerings during this exciting event to revisit some highlights and perhaps draw your attention to a few gems you may have missed!
Every EHS professional has the potential to be a leader within their organization and advocate for the well-being of employees and the environment. Throughout EHS Leadership Week, we provided timely advice and inspiring stories from thought leaders in the environment, health, and safety space. Check out all of our content and events below, and if you missed any of the presentations, you can still catch them on demand, so don’t miss out!