Where Does Your Company Stand on the ESG Maturity Curve? Discover the Path to Impact at #WICxESG2024

Ever wonder how your company's ESG efforts stack up?

At Women in Cloud, we’ve witnessed how community engagement accelerates ESG maturity. Companies like Microsoft, Ntegral, Insight, and Meylah have progressed through key stages, evolving their approach to sustainability while creating lasting impact.

Here’s a quick look at the ESG Maturity Curve for Community Engagement:

?? Stage 1: Awareness

• Recognizing the importance of ESG
• Taking initial steps toward community involvement

?? Stage 2: Active Engagement

• Partnering with organizations like Women in Cloud
• Developing targeted programs for diversity and inclusion

?? Stage 3: Strategic Integration

• Aligning ESG goals with core business strategy
• Demonstrating measurable impact on UN Sustainable Development Goals

?? Stage 4: Ecosystem Leadership

• Driving industry-wide change
• Creating lasting societal value

True ESG leadership requires meaningful community engagement.

At Women in Cloud, we’ve seen the power of these partnerships firsthand:

• 50% increase in women-led cloud companies
• $1B in economic access unlocked
• 29 global partnerships with corporations and communities
• 2500+ thought leaders showcased

This isn't just good PR – it's smart business.

Companies that partner with Women in Cloud are:

• Attracting top diverse talent
• Building authentic brand loyalty
• Driving measurable impact toward UN SDG goals

The result? Stronger reputations, improved talent retention, and a meaningful societal footprint.

Key Lessons for ESG Transformation Through Community Engagement:

1?? Start small, think big

2?? Align with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

3?? Measure impact, not just activities

4?? Empower employees to lead initiatives

5?? Celebrate every win, no matter how small

Where does your company stand on this curve?

We’d love to hear your story – how has community engagement shaped your ESG journey? Share your insights in the comments!

Maximizing ESG Impact Through Community Partnerships – 3 Key Steps:

1. Align with Expert Organizations

• Partner with groups like Women in Cloud to develop targeted initiatives for business and societal impact
• Leverage community leadership expertise to build meaningful programs
• Ensure initiatives address real community needs

2. Focus on Talent Development

• Create mentorship, certification and training opportunities
• Support STEM education for underrepresented groups
• Build talent pipelines to foster long-term change

3. Connect Initiatives to Global Goals

• Map projects to specific UN SDGs
• Set measurable targets aligned with global indicators
• Report progress transparently to stakeholders

By following these strategies, your business can create lasting positive impact while also strengthening its bottom line.

?? Join Us at #WICxESG2024 AI & Sustainability Leadership Preparedness Summit!

Get ready to embrace transformative leadership by harnessing the power of AI and sustainability. This virtual summit is the go-to event for executives committed to driving meaningful change through AI-powered solutions.

??? Date: Thursday, October 24th, 2024 – 9 AM PST ?? Presented by: EY

This summit will provide strategies to help you build a powerful personal brand and solve pressing sustainability challenges through AI.

?? Register today for this transformative experience: https://womenincloud.com/wicxesg2024/

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with leaders shaping the future through ESG innovation.