KARACHI, March 5, 2024: Karandaaz Pakistan, a leading impact investment platform
that drives sustainable economic growth and strengthens financial and social protection
systems for inclusion, has received the prestigious Global Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB) Award 2024.
Expressing gratitude for this achievement, Karandaaz CEO Waqas ul Hasan expressed
his enthusiasm, saying, “We are honoured to receive the GDIEB Award. It is a testament
to our unwavering commitment to creating an environment where diversity is celebrated,
equity is valued, and inclusion 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.”
Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB) are the standards for
organisations around the world. The Global DEI Benchmarks Standards help organisations
determine strategy and measure progress in managing diversity and fostering inclusion.
HR Metrics conducts GDEIB awards on an annual basis through a merit-based process
in which organisations are given the opportunity to disclose their diversity, equity, and
inclusion accomplishments with a focus on social and economic impact on relevant
stakeholders. Organisations from all sectors across Pakistan are eligible to take part in
the awards. GDEIB standards contains 15 categories, 275 benchmarks and 5 levels of
maturity assessed by an international jury of Award.
Karandaaz Pakistan received the award for Best Practices in Category 3 i.e. DEI Structure
and Implementation, a testament to its focus on diversity in the leadership and
governance structures of the organisation. Equitable policies, systems, and inclusive
product designs ensure everyone can access Karandaaz’s services and technologies.
This helps us become a global leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
About Karandaaz:
Karandaaz Pakistan is a not-for-profit company that aims to promote financial inclusion
and catalyse economic growth in Pakistan. Through a combination of financial services,
digital solutions, and investments, Karandaaz works to create an inclusive financial
ecosystem that empowers individuals and communities.
