Every two or three years, McKinsey puts out a diversity and inclusion insights report with numbers that show how the case for growth and the case for workplace inclusion go hand in hand. Basically, if you’re the type of business leader who thinks that DEI is fluff, or that it gets in the way of your bottomline, or that it’s fuzzy social service stuff – you’re very last-to-last century. 

 

In this episode, Parmesh Shahani is in conversation with Anant Ahuja, Directorof ESG and Sustainability at Shahi Exports and CEO and Co-founder of the Good Business Lab, an initiative dedicated to transforming worker well-being across manufacturing and beyond. 

 

Anant shares his journey of balancing a purpose-driven approach to business. He delves into how his family business empowers over 100,000 workers, primarily women, by offering high-quality jobs and fostering workplace inclusivity. He also discusses the transformative impact of the PACE programme and GBL’s innovative initiatives like health interventions and the InAce tool, that address worker well-being and amplify their voices.

 

Tune in as they explore actionable strategies for creating sustainable, worker-centered business models and the potential for businesses to drive meaningful social change.

 

Please note:

The Gap Inc. PACE Program mentioned by Anant is now part of RISE: Reimagining Industry to Support Equality. RISE brings together the four largest women’s empowerment programs in the apparel industry - BSR’s HERproject, Gap Inc. P.A.C.E., CARE international, and Better Work—to empower women workers, embed gender equality in business practice and catalyse systems change.

 

Learn more about the Godrej DEI Lab and our work at https://www.godrejdeilab.com/.

 

Our Guest:

Anant Ahuja

 

Find the Lab on social media:

Instagram

Linkedin

 

Email us at godrejdeilab@godrejinds.com / contact@maed.in

 

This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at www.maedinindia.in

Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Head of Audio Production: Kartik Kulkarni

Producer: Meghna Gulati 

Sound Editing & Mixing: Nihar Temkar

Every two or three years, McKinsey puts out a diversity and inclusion insights report with numbers that show how the case for growth and the case for workplace inclusion go hand in hand. Basically, if you&rsquo;re the type of business leader who thinks that DEI is fluff, or that it gets in the way of your bottomline, or that it&rsquo;s fuzzy social service stuff &ndash; you&rsquo;re very last-to-last century.&nbsp;
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In this episode, Parmesh Shahani is in conversation with Anant Ahuja, Directorof ESG and Sustainability at Shahi Exports and CEO and Co-founder of the Good Business Lab, an initiative dedicated to transforming worker well-being across manufacturing and beyond.&nbsp;
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Anant shares his journey of balancing a purpose-driven approach to business. He delves into how his family business empowers over 100,000 workers, primarily women, by offering high-quality jobs and fostering workplace inclusivity. He also discusses the transformative impact of the PACE programme and GBL&rsquo;s innovative initiatives like health interventions and the InAce tool, that address worker well-being and amplify their voices.
&nbsp;
Tune in as they explore actionable strategies for creating sustainable, worker-centered business models and the potential for businesses to drive meaningful social change.
&nbsp;
Please note:
The Gap Inc. PACE Program mentioned by Anant is now part of RISE: Reimagining Industry to Support Equality. RISE brings together the four largest women&rsquo;s empowerment programs in the apparel industry - BSR&rsquo;s HERproject, Gap Inc. P.A.C.E., CARE international, and Better Work&mdash;to empower women workers, embed gender equality in business practice and catalyse systems change.
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Learn more about the Godrej DEI Lab and our work at <a href="https://www.godrejdeilab.com/">https://www.godrejdeilab.com/</a>.
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Our Guest:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anant-ahuja43/">Anant Ahuja</a>
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Find the Lab on social media:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/godrejdeilab/?hl=en">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/godrej-dei-lab/?originalSubdomain=in">Linkedin</a>
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Email us at <a href="mailto:godrejdeilab@godrejinds.com">godrejdeilab@godrejinds.com</a> / <a href="mailto:contact@maed.in">contact@maed.in</a>
&nbsp;
This is a Maed In India Production; check us out at <a href="http://www.maedinindia.in">www.maedinindia.in</a>
Creative Director: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en">Mae Mariyam Thomas</a>
Project Manager: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sfanthome">Shaun Fanthome</a>
Head of Audio Production: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en">Kartik Kulkarni</a>
Producer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amadnessepidemic/">Meghna Gulati</a>&nbsp;
Sound Editing &amp; Mixing: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nihar_temkar/">Nihar Temkar</a>

India Included by the Godrej DEI Lab focuses on how diversity, equity and inclusion is helping us reimagine work and workplaces in India. Hosted by Parmesh Shahani, each episode features changemakers transforming corporate spaces, redefining accessibility, challenging cultural narratives, and advocating for inclusivity in business and work.

They talk about the daily work of overcoming structural barriers, the future of doing better business, creating space for yourself and others, viewing accessibility as innovation, and harnessing cultural representation for real change. We’re striving for an India where everyone can prosper, because everyone belongs – and we want you to join us.

India Included by the Godrej DEI Lab focuses on how diversity, equity and inclusion is helping us reimagine work and workplaces in India. Hosted by Parmesh Shahani, each episode features changemakers transforming corporate spaces, redefining accessibility, challenging cultural narratives, and advocating for inclusivity in business and work.
They talk about the daily work of overcoming structural barriers, the future of doing better business, creating space for yourself and others, viewing accessibility as innovation, and harnessing cultural representation for real change. We&rsquo;re striving for an India where everyone can prosper, because everyone belongs &ndash; and we want you to join us.

India Included by Godrej DEI Lab

India Included by the Godrej DEI Lab focuses on how diversity, equity and inclusion is helping us reimagine work and workplaces in India. Hosted by Parmesh Shahani, each episode features change-makers transforming corporate spaces, redefining accessibility, challenging cultural narratives, and advocating for inclusivity in business and work.

They talk about the daily work of overcoming structural barriers, the future of doing better business, creating space for yourself and others, viewing accessibility as innovation, and harnessing cultural representation for real change. We’re striving for an India where everyone can prosper, because everyone belongs – and we want you to join us.

India Included by the Godrej DEI Lab focuses on how diversity, equity and inclusion is helping us reimagine work and workplaces in India. Hosted by Parmesh Shahani, each episode features change-makers transforming corporate spaces, redefining accessibility, challenging cultural narratives, and advocating for inclusivity in business and work.
They talk about the daily work of overcoming structural barriers, the future of doing better business, creating space for yourself and others, viewing accessibility as innovation, and harnessing cultural representation for real change. We&rsquo;re striving for an India where everyone can prosper, because everyone belongs &ndash; and we want you to join us.

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