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5/31/24, 10:32 AM International SOS Foundation to host ‘2024 Duty of Care Awards & Summit’
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.

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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 UAE 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.”

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