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Two BigLaw firms with a distinct Australian presence have highlighted their commitment to LGBT+ inclusion by becoming coalition partners of Open for Business.
Open for Business was established in 2015 and aims to advance LGBT+ rights, while demonstrating the business rationale for global LGBT+ inclusion.
Other companies included in the announcement were BD, Deloitte, Dow, Facebook, IKEA, Kearney, L’Oréal and Unilever.
“By becoming a coalition partner, Herbert Smith Freehills is highlighting its commitment to breaking through diversity and inclusion inertia in the wider business community,” said Justin D’Agostino, CEO of Herbert Smith Freehills.
“The partnership also signifies the firm’s determination to create an environment where LGBT+ talent is identified, nurtured and promoted.”
Mr D’Agostino said Open for Business is addressing a fundamental issue still being seen in the some areas.
“In recent years, there has been considerable progress on LGBT+ rights, yet there remain parts of the world where those rights are not recognised or protected,” he said.
“I’m proud to be leading a firm where LGBT+ inclusion has become a focus of our mobility policies and practices, and my intention is to build on our partnership with Open for Business to help drive a data-led approach that empowers policymakers to build a more inclusive society.”
On the addition of the 10 new companies, Open for Business said: “LGBT+ inclusive societies. By joining, these companies are not only showing their commitment to LGBT+ inclusion around the world, but also committing to further collaboration with their new coalition partners to build the economic and business case for LGBT+ inclusion.”
