To boost diversity, equity and inclusion, ‘we need to take a fresh look’, head of Hong Kong equality watchdog says

EOC chief Ricky Chu tells Post’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit 2024 that DEI initiatives have to become ‘essential value propositions’ for successful firms

DEI is a concept used by firms and organisations to ensure their practices and policies can cater to the needs of employees and customers

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The Post held a one-day Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit in Hong Kong on Thursday. Photo: Edmond So

Published: 11:46pm, 1 Feb 2024Updated: 1:05am, 2 Feb 2024

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in Hong Kong should also include efforts to boost accessibility through the use of universal design, the head of the city’s equality watchdog has said.

Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) chairperson Ricky Chu Man-kin, speaking at the Post’s “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit 2024” on Thursday, said DEI initiatives had to become “essential value propositions” for successful businesses and organisations.

DEI describes a concept used by firms and organisations to ensure their practices and policies can cater to the needs of their employees and customers.

“However, there is always room for growth and improvement, and we need to take a fresh look at DEI now to further increase its impact,” he said.

EOC chief Ricky Chu addresses the Post’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit. Photo: Edmond So

“At the EOC, we believe we can achieve this by adding the letter ‘A’, which is accessibility, to create a new framework, DEIA.”