Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Disability Inclusion
• Climate Change
• Sustainability

Environmental Achievements

• Increased awareness and initiatives to make sustainable practices accessible to people with disabilities (e.g., braille on packaging, accessible public transport)
• Launch of eco-friendly products by entrepreneurs with disabilities

Social Achievements

• Numerous companies launched disability-inclusive initiatives, including hiring programs, accessible workplace designs, and training programs.
• Increased representation of people with disabilities in media (e.g., Marvel's first deaf superhero)
• Development of accessible technologies for shopping (e.g., Amazon's Just Walk Out technology, Sainsbury's SmartShop)
• Initiatives to create more accessible shopping experiences (e.g., quieter shopping hours, sensory maps)
• Launch of accessible products (e.g., braille on packaging, prosthetic-friendly shoes, audio prescription labels)

Governance Achievements

• Many companies are increasing their Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) teams and roles.
• Companies are implementing policies and programs to promote disability inclusion across the workplace, marketplace, and supply chain.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Disproportionate impact of climate change on people with disabilities.
• Exclusion of people with disabilities from sustainable solutions (e.g., inaccessible public transport, visual-only recycling instructions).
• Accessibility barriers in the metaverse.
• Lack of accessibility in healthcare (e.g., difficulty accessing medication information, limited access to telehealth services).
• Stigma and discrimination against people with disabilities in the workplace and society.

Mitigation Strategies

• Companies are developing accessible technologies and products.
• Governments and businesses are implementing initiatives to improve accessibility in public transport and recycling.
• Companies are creating more inclusive workplace cultures and hiring programs.
• Development of accessible healthcare technologies and services.
• Advocacy and awareness campaigns to challenge stigma and promote inclusion.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Use of eco-friendly materials
• Support for suppliers who employ people with disabilities

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Disproportionate impact of climate events on people with disabilities

Opportunities

• Development of accessible climate solutions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 4: Quality Education
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
• SDG 13: Climate Action
• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

The report highlights how initiatives to improve disability inclusion contribute to these SDGs.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Eco-friendly products developed by entrepreneurs with disabilities
• Accessible products (e.g., braille on packaging, prosthetic-friendly shoes)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Disability Inclusion
• Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)

Social Achievements

• Increased on-screen disability representation in media and advertising (though some decline noted in early 2023)
• Several major European corporations (Inditex, Telefónica) committed to doubling the number of employees with disabilities.
• Major fashion and beauty brands launched adaptive clothing and tech products for disabled consumers (Zalando, George at Asda, L'Oréal, Estée Lauder).
• Airbnb launched an 'Adapted' category for accessible accommodation.
• LEGOLAND resorts committed to becoming certified autism centers.
• PayPal launched a training program for deaf employees.
• A Disability x Tech Fund was launched to support disability-led tech innovation.
• A Brazilian company launched an accessible electric car for disabled drivers.
• Banco de Bogotá launched an inclusive advertising campaign.

Governance Achievements

• Companies are increasingly including disability data in ESG reporting (though still limited).

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Commitment to disability representation is waning in some areas.
• Limited availability of disability benchmarking data.
• Global energy crisis disproportionately impacting people with disabilities.
• Remote work, while beneficial, isn't a complete solution for disability inclusion.
• Disparity in health equity for disabled people globally.
• Lack of accessibility in travel and tourism.
• Expectation gap between investors and businesses regarding sustainability during economic downturns.
• Job cuts impacting DEI and accessibility initiatives.
• Lack of accessibility in public transport (Australia).

Mitigation Strategies

• Companies are beginning to publish disability employment targets and data.
• Initiatives to improve accessibility in various sectors (tech, travel, etc.).
• Governments and businesses are urged to offer targeted support to prevent fuel poverty among disabled people.
• Initiatives to improve health equity for disabled people.
• Development of new industry standards for inclusivity in workplaces.
• Increased focus on inclusive design in products and services (Sony).

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
• SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
• SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
• SDG 13: Climate Action

The report highlights initiatives that contribute to these goals by promoting disability inclusion, accessibility, and health equity.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Adaptive clothing and technology products.