Inclusive business should not only provide jobs, income, and goods but also address gender inclusion and women’s economic empowerment (including meaningful and satisfying paid work, addressing unpaid care and domestic work, leisure time on an equal basis for women and men), environmental protection, and climate change resilience; promote human rights, particularly of vulnerable groups like indigenous communities; encourage good governance; and realize corporate social responsibilities in host communities.

As a fund investing in businesses that impact the Asian mass market, we're excited to sign this pledge alongside other like-minded investors

In order to shape a world with a sustainable, fair, and poverty-free global economy, it is essential that we join forces to promote, empower, and interconnect Inclusive Businesses. These businesses must embrace cutting-edge, visionary, and transformative social, environmental and governance practices. By doing so, we can cultivate the growth of conscientious, eco-friendly, and ethical supply chains. It is of utmost importance that we assess progress not only through financial metrics, but also through non-financial indicators that authentically recognize, capture and value the positive influences on society and the environment.

Inclusive businesses have demonstrated that it is possible to provide goods, services, and livelihoods - on a commercially viable basis - to people often overlooked by purely profit-orientated businesses.

ESCAP is committed to mainstreaming inclusive businesses as a vital means towards creating more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economies.

Inclusive Business is a great business model that brings benefits to small farmers and creates big impact to the society. Therefore, I and my organization will connect stakeholders in our ecosystem and apply current experiences to promote IB Models in Vietnam.

I am of the firm conviction that diversity and Inclusive Business leads to better products, and we’re all about making products that enrich people’s lives, hence an IB company must put a ton of energy behind this as it is truly important. Inclusive Business is the soul of Corporate Social Responsibility and it is measured in terms of businesses improving conditions for their employees, shareholders, communities, and environment. Our moral responsibility extends to the need for corporations to address fundamental ethical issues such as inclusion, dignity, and equality.