The signing took place in the framework of the VII International Baikal Risk Forum, which takes place in Irkutsk from October 2 to 6, 2023.

The National Inclusive Agreement (NIA) is a statement of a company’s intentions to implement inclusive practices, enhance the accessible environment, including employment and training opportunities for people with disabilities.

For example, in 2023-2025, the company together with Irkutsk State University (ISU) intends to implement a project to employ graduates with disabilities. We also plan to launch new areas in the Energy of Native Land grant competition and INK’s social investment program Territory of the Future. In addition, the company is planning to organize a number of events dedicated to inclusion issues: round tables, forums, industry meetings.

— The principles set out in the National Inclusive Agreement are fully in line with the sustainability goals and ESG agenda, which we have been actively embedding in the business processes of the entire INK Group for the past three years. We strive to create an accessible and friendly environment at the enterprises and areas of the company’s operation, as well as to form a corporate culture based on openness, support and partnership," emphasized Marina Sedykh.

According to the head of the company, joining the National Inclusive Agreement is a great opportunity to share experience and build up the team’s competencies in this area. INK Group intends to continue to pay special attention to the development of inclusive direction in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Strategy and Social Responsibility Policy. “I am confident that we will be able to establish cooperation with regional universities in terms of employment of graduates with disabilities, the company’s portfolio will include new charitable, volunteer and grant projects of inclusive orientation, and the best practices will be replicated in all area of the INK Group’s operation”, — emphasized Marina Sedykh.

The agreement emphasizes INK’s focus on diversity of opportunity and inclusion. The Company allocates jobs for people with disabilities according to state quotas and by agreement with the Irkutsk Society for the Disabled, participates in external events promoting employment of citizens with disabilities, as well as provides targeted charitable assistance and supports specialized associations and social institutions.

The National Inclusive Agreement is part of the “Open for All” project implemented by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI). The main goal of the project is to create conditions for the integration of people with disabilities into active social and economic life through the formation of an inclusive community. The agreement has already been signed by Magnit, SIBUR Holding, Pyaterochka, Perekrestok, Samolet Group, NOSTROI and other companies representing various industries.

BRIF is the first international practical forum on risk management in the history of Eastern Siberia and the Far East, where the largest Russian and foreign companies share their experience of risk-oriented solutions in business management.

Over 450 practical cases in the field of risk and business continuity management have been presented in the history of BRIF (since 2017). The total audience of the forum amounted to more than 1 million people. More than 700 world-class experts and top managers of real sector companies spoke at BRIF.

INK has joined the National Inclusive Agreement