Islamabad: Karandaaz Pakistan, a leading impact investment platform that drives sustainable economic growth and strengthens financial and social protection systems for inclusion, has won the prestigious Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB) Award 2024.
Expressing gratitude for this achievement, Karandaaz CEO Waqas ul Hasan expressed his excitement saying, “We are honored to receive the GDIEB award. It is a testament to our unwavering commitment to creating an environment where diversity is celebrated, equity and inclusion are valued. is at the heart of everything we do. At Karandaaz, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters innovation and creativity and ultimately drives our success in promoting financial inclusion in Pakistan.”
The Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB) are standards for organizations around the world. The global DEI Benchmarks help organizations set strategy and measure progress in managing diversity and promoting inclusion. HR Metrics presents the GDEIB Awards annually through a merit-based process in which organizations have the opportunity to reveal their achievements in diversity, equity and inclusion with a focus on social and economic impact on relevant stakeholders.
The awards are open to organizations from all sectors across Pakistan. The GDEIB standards contain 15 categories, 275 benchmarks and 5 maturity levels evaluated by an international jury.
Karandaaz Pakistan was awarded Best Practices in Category 3, i.e. DEI Structure and Implementation, a testament to its focus on diversity in the leadership and management structures of the organization. Fair policies, systems and comprehensive product designs ensure that everyone can access Karandaaz’s services and technologies. This helps us become a global leader in diversity, equality and inclusion.