North East Chamber of Commerce plan to help tackle racism

A major new report has called on North East businesses to show 'corporate courage' to help tackle racism.

Michael Nicholas, diversity and inclusion manager at Northumbrian Water Group; Aneela Ali, executive director of finance and corporate services at the Chamber; Deborah Walton, chief finance officer at Palintest (Image: NECC)

The North East Chamber of Commerce's Commission on Race, Ethnicity and Discrimination in North East Business hopes the new report will encourage businesses to take action to end racism and discrimination and to promote diversity and inclusion.

The “Building inclusive places: Anti-racism in North East businesses” report urges organisations across the region to demonstrate the corporate courage to go further to create a stronger, fairer North East by sharing practical actions for businesses.

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