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International SOS Foundation to host ‘2024 Duty of Care Awards & Summit’ to
highlight best practices in ensuring employee well-being and safety

30 May 2024: The International SOS Foundation has announced the launch of its 2024 Duty of Care Awards
& Summit, set to take place on October 31, 2024, in Sydney, Australia.

The event gathers leading experts to discuss, debate, and share best practices while honouring organisations
and individuals around the world for their dedication to protecting the health, safety, security, and wellbeing of
their global workforce. As the acceleration of a changing risk environment continues to impact the ability of
organisations to manage the resilience of their people and operations, the Awards’ theme remains – Leading
Change for a Re-Imagined Future.

This year’s Duty of Care Summit will feature industry-leading experts to discuss topics such as AI, Climate
Resilience, Geopolitical Instability, Workplace Violence, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace, Mental Health
& Wellbeing, Travel & Mobility Trends and more.
With employees being the cornerstone of any successful business, their well-being and safety is the top priority
for organisations across the world. For instance, the Middle East, which is emerging as a leading hub for global
businesses and fostering innovation, has attributed higher significance to upholding the Duty of Care
responsibilities. As a crucial element of operational success and resilience, businesses in the Kingdom of Saudi
Arabia and the larger Middle East are progressively implementing measures to guarantee the health, safety,
and well-being of their workforce.

Since 2016, the Awards have recognised outstanding organisations and individuals ranging from large
technology conglomerates, and non-profit organisations, to airlines, financial services, and manufacturing
companies.

There are six award categories: Duty of Care Ambassador (individual contributor), Environmental, Social and
Corporate Governance (ESG), Inclusion & Diversity, Innovation and two brand new categories, Crisis Agility
& Response and Workplace Wellbeing. The Awards will be evaluated by a panel of sector-leading expert
judges* and a host of internationally recognised organisations. Our shortlist will be announced by July 2024
with winners announced live at the Awards on 31 October in Sydney.

Kai Boschmann, Executive Director of the International SOS Foundation said, “As a continuously rising risk
environment puts pressure on organisations and executives to uphold their Duty of Care responsibilities, the
purpose of the Summit & Awards could not be more pertinent. This year’s Duty of Care events look to reimagine
the future of organisational resilience to bring positive change. We are pleased to have, again this year,
received a high calibre of award entries spanning the globe. This will be our first ever International SOS
Foundation Duty of Care Awards & Summit in Australia, a region with strong emphasis on health, safety, and
security.”

International SOS Al-Rushaid, a joint venture between International SOS, a global leader in customised health,
security risk management, and wellbeing solutions, and Al Rushaid Group, a Saudi-owned company engaged
in manufacturing, construction, engineering, and other key sectors, is calling on companies in Saudi Arabia to
participate in the upcoming 2024 Duty of Care Awards & Summit. The company asserted that the event would
serve as an ideal platform for organisations to demonstrate their dedication to safety and well-being of their
workforce by shedding light on the variety of strategies adopted. Furthermore, the event will be an opportunity
to draw attention to best practices and encourage companies to improve their Duty of Care plans and
strategies.