Michelin, Schneider Electric and Suez partner to address and promote gender equality in business and industry

Dubai:  Michelin, Schneider Electric and Suez, three major international companies with a strong local footprint, came together for International Women’s Day to host a series of virtual panels that sought to holistically address the issue of gender equality in business and industry. Over a dozen panelists addressed issues as diverse as resilience in challenging times, breaking stereotypes in the workplace, and early career perspectives.

The sessions, which were held for and attended by several hundred regional employees of the three companies, sought to promote debate about how to attract and retain women in industries that are often seen as male dominated. According to UNESCO, more women in Arab countries are graduating in science, technology, engineering and mathematics-based subjects than in Europe or America, and the aim of the talks was to share insights and experiences about how companies can both help women find exciting, industry-based careers as well as retain them in the workforce.

 “At Michelin, Diversity is not just a word, but it is one of our core values of respect for people – no matter their background, age or gender. It is our individual and collective responsibility to give importance to initiatives that drive Feminization at the workplace. This is why, the Michelin Group has established a Diversity and Inclusion network that brings together key role players to ensure that we move from ambition to action and meet our purpose of giving everyone a Better Way Forward. In AIM Region, we are very pleased to be a part of the initiative co-organized by Michelin, Schneider Electric and Suez on International Women’s Day, focusing on important themes touching women from different backgrounds.” said Marc Pasquet, President – Michelin Africa, India and Middle East.

 “At Schneider Women, gender equity is a global priority for us. More diversity and greater inclusion have been proved over and over again to be the basis for better business, and gender balance is essential to how we conduct business. It’s incumbent on us to share our lessons and experiences with others, as well as learn from them as we seek to become an inclusive company where women leaders are empowered, enabled and visible in the organization,” said Natalja Kissina, Vice President Human Resources for the Gulf at Schneider Electric and one of the organizers of the event.

 “I am very pleased of this joint initiative conducted with Michelin and Schneider Electric. It is a great opportunity for all of us to be inspired by insightful women sharing perspectives and experiences in their respective fields. At SUEZ, promoting gender diversity is one of the Group’s priority. As a regional signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), established by UN Global Compact and UN Women, we aim to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment across Middle East & Central Asia. Following our ambitious regional roadmap, we are pursuing our action plan to increase the number of women in our workforce, encouraging young women to enter our industry through internships or graduate programs for example.” commented Cyril Courjaret, CEO of SUEZ Middle East & Central Asia.

For more information, please contact:

Michelin - Hiranmay Choudhury - hiranmay.choudhury@michelin.com 

Schneider Electric – Alex Mal'ouf - alex.malouf@se.com 

SUEZ - Hortense Meunier - hortense.meunier@suez.com 

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ABOUT MICHELIN

Michelin, the leading mobility company, is dedicated to enhancing its clients’ mobility, sustainably; designing and distributing the most suitable tires, services and solutions for its clients’ needs; providing digital services, maps and guides to help enrich trips and travels and make them unique experiences; and developing high-technology materials that serve a variety of industries. Headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, France, Michelin is present in 170 countries, has 123,600 employees and operates 71 tire production facilities which together produced around 170 million tires in 2020.

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About Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric is leading the Digital Transformation of Energy Management and Automation in Homes, Buildings, Data Centers, Infrastructure and Industries. With global presence in over 100 countries, Schneider is the indisputable leader in Power Management – Medium Voltage, Low Voltage and Secure Power, and in Automation Systems. We provide integrated efficiency solutions, combining energy, automation and software. In our global Ecosystem, we collaborate with the largest Partner, Integrator and Developer Community on our Open Platform to deliver real-time control and operational efficiency. We believe that great people and partners make Schneider a great company and that our commitment to Innovation, Diversity and Sustainability ensures that Life Is On everywhere, for everyone and at every moment.

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About SUEZ:

Since the end of the 19^th century, SUEZ has built expertise aimed at helping people constantly improve their quality of life by protecting their health and supporting economic growth. With an active presence on five continents, SUEZ and its 90,000 employees strive to preserve our environment’s natural capital: water, soil, and air. SUEZ provides innovative and resilient solutions in water management, waste recovery, site remediation and air treatment, optimising municipal and industrial resource management through “smart” cities and improving their environmental and economic performance. The Group delivers sanitation services to 64 million people and produces 7.1 billion m³ of drinking water. SUEZ is also a contributor to economic growth, with more than 200,000 jobs created, directly and indirectly, each year, and a provider of new resources, with 4.2 million tonnes of secondary raw materials produced. By 2030, the Group is targeting 100% sustainable solutions, with a positive impact on our environment, health and climate. SUEZ generated total revenue of €17.2bn in 2020.

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