Procter & Gamble India (P&G India) makers of brands like Vicks, Ariel, Gillette, Pampers
etc. today announced new commitments aimed toward advancing Equality & Inclusion (E&I) across the country, at its fourth annual #WeSeeEqual Equality and Inclusion Summit 2023. The event convened distinguished advocates and personalities to discuss the challenges that the society faces on equality and inclusion, and how different stakeholders can accelerate progress together on issues like gender empowerment, as well as redefining inclusion in advertising and media.
Built on the theme ‘#Unique and #United’, this #WeSeeEqual summit was anchored on the underpinning thought that “Our power lies in our uniqueness, Our strength lies in our togetherness.”
Speaking on the occasion, LV Vaidyana than, MD & CEO, P&G India said, “At P&G, we believe that everyone brings unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to the table that can unlock growth in businesses and society. #WeSeeEqual is our annual Equality and Inclusion summit that aims to bring leading voices on a platform that encourages dialogue that can accelerate change. Our new commitments aim to expedite our progress through a range of fresh and continued actionsas well as partnerships.”
He further added, “In India, we have launched several programs that have helped us break biases and challenge stereotypes. Be it brand initiatives like Ariel #ShareTheLoad or Whisper #KeepGirlsInSchool, or progressive policies like inclusive parental leave, extension of policies to members of the LGBTQ+ community, or more recently #LeadWithCare that supports our employees who have children with disabilities. We have seen significant positive change but are also cognizant that there is more work to be done. We are committed to playing our part to pave the way for a more equal and inclusive tomorrow.”
The fourth edition of P&G India #WeSeeEqual Summit engaged business leaders, government officials, and personalities in candid conversations around strategic actions that can be taken to advance equality and inclusion.
In addition to global and regional P&G leaders, the summit also saw the participation of influential personalities and global leaders including:
Smriti Irani -Hon’ble Minister for Women & Child Development and Minority Affairs, Government of India
Shefali Shah– National Award-Winning Actress
Harmanpreet Kaur- Captain, India Women Cricket Team
Guneet Monga- 1 st Indian Oscar Winning Film Producer
Lakshmi Sampath Goyal- CEO, Centre for Civil Society
Tanvi Gandhi- Director and Producer
Supriyo Chakraborty- LGBTQ+ Rights Activist
Harish Iyer- DEI Head, Axis Bank
Sushant Divgikar–Singer, Actor, Performer, Activist