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I'm delighted to announce that the Diverse Sustainability Initiative (DSI) has undergone a rebrand, complete with a new website!
The goal was to create a platform that’s more inclusive and accessible, and that offers greater opportunities to share your stories and showcase volunteers.
The rebrand reflects the journey of the initiative since its launch in March 2021.
Over time, the structure and purpose have grown; the DSI no longer just holds partners accountable but also focuses on educating and connecting. By prioritising collaboration, the DSI strives to make equity, diversity and inclusion a collective mission, not a competition.
With almost 200 members across the DSI partners, the People of Colour and LGBTQIA+ networks, the DSI has developed a strong community, emphasising the exchange of best practices and hosting face-to-face events. The rebrand effectively showcases how far the DSI has come.
The DSI is excited to introduce several new web pages, including sections for case studies, volunteers and events. These pages will be regularly updated with new content, and we’ll also keep you informed through the usual channels.
"The goal was to create a platform that’s more inclusive and accessible"
If you’re interested in becoming a DSI volunteer, please contact [email protected]. If you identify as LGBTQIA+ or a Person of Colour, remember that you are warmly invited to join the existing networks – spaces that serve not only as safe communities but also as hubs of opportunity.
Organisations are encouraged to explore partnership opportunities with the DSI, and if you don’t fall into either category, consider contributing to the conversation by writing a blog for the DSI.
Commit to transforming diversity in the environment and sustainability profession by becoming a partner of the Diverse Sustainability Initiative (DSI). www.diversesustainability.net
We engage with minority groups through a process of:
Listening and understanding
To establish the barriers and challenges present for different groups in society. We currently do this through our People of Colour and LGBTQIA+ networks.
Innovation and action
Aiming to break down barriers and eradicate challenges for minority groups.
Communication, monitoring and reporting
On targets to establish sector-wide action strategies and report on changes.
Caris is our Senior Diverse Sustainability Initiative Officer. She liases with our DSI partners and is always looking for new ways to create a more diverse and inclusive sector. She has qualifications in psychology and criminology. Caris’s experience is diverse, having worked in court, probation (becoming their diversity lead) and continuing her passion for EDI work by consulting in this, involving, assessing job adverts, policies and providing her own training programme in creating a culturally inclusive workforce.
