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Keynote Speech: The Investment Case to Increase Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Keynote Speech: The Investment Case to Increase Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Keynote speaker:

  • Eva Halvarsson, CEO, AP2

 

Eva Halvarsson, CEO at AP2, opens the second day of the Summit with a powerful keynote speech about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the financial system. She presents data about the pioneering work AP2 has done on this front for 20 years, investing in social bonds and diversity-focused funds, launching the female representation index, a tool that facilitates the analysis of the percentage of women on board and executive management positions on listed companies. AP2 has worked to increase diversity within the pension fund staff as well as focusing on investments that value and advocate for diversity and inclusion policies implementation. The pension fund runs due diligence evaluating diversity and inclusion policies and implementation levels in private equity companies.

The CEO emphasizes the benefits of having different perspectives in a diverse team, considering not only gender but also ethnicity and educational background. Eva also shares her personal story and how it has contributed to her career in advocating for gender equality and diversity.

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