The event brought together business leaders and sustainability experts to discuss equality and inclusion in the supply chain.

By INSTITUTIONAL COMMUNICATION | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

EGADE Business School at Tecnológico de Monterrey hosted the 2nd ESG Nuevo León Forum: Equality and Inclusion in the Supply Chain, a space for dialogue and reflection on integrating social sustainability criteria into business operations. Organized in collaboration with the Nuevo León Secretariat of Equality and Inclusion and supported by Clarios, the event brought together business leaders, academics, and ESG specialists.

The event opened with a welcome address by Eva Guerra, Associate Dean of EGADE Business School, who highlighted the institution’s commitment to sustainability and business transformation. "At EGADE, we seek to increase the visibility of corporate equality and inclusion tools, such as the award launched today, to promote and highlight the practices companies are implementing," she stated. Guerra also emphasized the importance of collaboration among government, academia, society, and businesses to drive equality and inclusion. "We want to position companies as agents of change that can make a difference," she noted.

SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENT BUSINESS MODELS

The forum featured prominent speakers, including Boyd Cohen, Director of the Master in Sustainable Business at EGADE Business School, who delivered the keynote speech "Abundance Capitalism." Cohen introduced the recent launch of the Master’s in Sustainable Business and discussed how companies can integrate sustainability, technology, and innovation to build resilient business models with real impact. "Companies play a key role in the transformation towards a sustainable future. If we align innovation with sustainability, we can create solutions that drive the economy while benefiting the planet," he affirmed. He also presented the Latin America Business Sustainability Index, a tool EGADE Business School researchers developed to measure ESG practices' impact in the region.

CORPORATE COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY AND INCLUSION

Martha Herrera González, Secretary of Equality and Inclusion of Nuevo León, closed the event with the conference "Leading with Purpose: The Role of Businesses in Nuevo León’s Social Transformation." She emphasized the importance of building alliances for social resilience during her speech. She highlighted tools such as the Social Contribution and Impact Certification, which has enabled many companies to measure and report their investment in social resilience, ensuring that every peso invested generates significant sustainable value.

“From the Secretariat of Equality and Inclusion, we have supported companies in creating strategies that generate social well-being while strengthening their competitiveness. Sustainability is not seen as an isolated issue but rather as a collective commitment involving the private sector, government, and civil society,” the official emphasized.

The 2025 Corporate Equality and Inclusion Award was announced during the event, recognizing companies committed to social sustainability in two categories: Social Commitment and Social Investment Projects. In addition to highlighting best practices in equality and inclusion, the award will support enhancing corporate social impact, developing more effective strategies, and facilitating access to international certifications.

Registration will be open from March 5 to May 30, 2025, and interested companies can apply through the Nuevo León Secretariat of Equality and Inclusion’s portal. Winning companies will receive specialized consulting and access to a collaboration network that fosters the development of sustainable initiatives within their operations.

CONFERENCES AND PANELS WITH SUSTAINABILITY EXPERTS

The event also featured various conferences and panels with sustainability experts. Hernando Aguilera, President and CEO of the Social Value Institute, delivered the conference "ESG Trends and Their Impact on Business Competitiveness: A Global Perspective." Francisco Fernández, Executive Director of the Conscious Enterprise Center at Tecnológico de Monterrey, moderated the panel "Transforming Industry: Success Stories in Social Sustainability and Competitiveness," with participation from Griscelda Ramos, Sustainability Director at Natura México; Inti Pérez Casillas, Director of Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Heineken México; Ana Margarita Garza, Director of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability LATAM at Clarios México; and Carlos Alejandro Becerra Ortega, Manager of Shared Value Creation and ESG at Nestlé México.

Elida Godínez, Director of Data, Artificial Intelligence, and Sustainability at IBM México, presented the conference "Artificial Intelligence for ESG Measurement and Reporting." Juan Carlos Meade, Director of Strategic Alliances at the Secretariat of Equality and Inclusion, introduced the 2025 Corporate Equality and Inclusion Award. Francisco Rodríguez and Maru Pérez, the FIFA World Cup 2026 representatives, gave a special conference on "FIFA 2026 Legacy."

Through this event, EGADE Business School reaffirms its commitment to developing business leaders who drive social and environmental sustainability, contributing to the sustainable development of Latin America.