Inside Collibra: Building a socially and environmentally sustainable business

The issues our society face today are increasingly complex and urgent. The rise of technology and the impact of the pandemic has put the spotlight on our growing social and environmental crises. But these crises are an opportunity for companies to rise up and show their worth. Now more than ever, companies are called to shift their solutions and initiatives in a way that will positively impact society at large by engaging in collaborative and holistic solutions. This way, they foster a more responsible corporate environment and create a sustainable future for all.

In this episode, Melissa Mavlanova-August, the Global Head of Equity and Impact at Collibra, discusses the link between ESG and DEI. Melissa shares the initiatives and programs Collibra organizes to promote social and environmental awareness across the company. She also discusses the work involved in ESG and DEI career paths and the importance of storytelling in sustainable change management.

Tune in to the episode to understand the impact incorporating ESG and DEI can have for creating sustainable and ethical companies.

Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:

1. Learn the meanings of ESG and DEI and the direct link between them.
2. Discover how companies can shift to a sustainable social and environmental focus.
3. Find out how to get into the ESG and DEI career paths.

Resources

• Collibra
• BlueDot
• BlueDot Public Benefit Reports
• Teach First
• Accenture
• Setting the Table by Danny Meyer
• Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn
• Connect with Jay on LinkedIn

Episode Highlights

[01:56] Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and Diversity Equity Inclusion (DEI) at Collibra

• ESG is about ensuring a sustainable business that’s well-protected for the future in terms of its practices and human resources.
• Before formally starting their ESG efforts, Collibra's DEI-related work had shifted its focus on corporate social responsibility. 
• They realized that there is a direct link between ESG and DEI.
• Melissa’s team looks after everything — the planet, people, and economy.

[03:48] Employee Resource Group (ERG)

• Many of Colliibra's appetite for environmental, sustainability, and DEI work has come from their employees.
• Collibra had the environmental community, Planet Collibra Community, before...