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ILO Global Business and Disability Network
A powerful partnership to drive disability inclusion in business: ILO GBDN and the Zero Project
For already close to a decade, the Zero Project and the ILO Global Business and Disability Network have been collaborating to create Zero Barriers for persons with disabilities in the wider business community.
Showcasing good corporate practices that can inspire other companies and partners is key in this joint endeavour.
Our note
"A powerful partnership to drive disability inclusion in business: ILO Global Business and Disability Network and the Zero Project"
is now available in English and Spanish.
Please also note that the
Zero Project's Call for Nominations 2027 (#ZeroCall27)
opens on 11 May 2026, and will focus on the topics of Independent Living, Political Participation, and Assistive Technology.
Inclusion that transforms: a genuine culture model for a sustainable workplace
In 2025, Repsol Peru consolidated an inclusive culture model that goes beyond regulatory compliance and becomes a driver of organizational transformation.
Based on empathy and care for people, clear information, continuous awareness-raising, and solid internal policies, this approach helped build fair and respectful work experiences that strengthened the trust of hundreds of employees and their families.
Building inclusion through everyday actions: APM’s Empathy and Equity Builder Program
Launched on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and now continuing year round, APM’s co designed Empathy and Equity Builder program equips teams with practical tools and activities to embed accessibility, empathy, and inclusion into everyday work.
Through hands on resources like assistive technology guides and the Screen Reader Exercise, the program builds confidence to create more equitable, effective, and inclusive experiences for everyone.
Mexico's first study on the purchasing power of households with disability reveals a US$170 billion market
A ground-breaking study launched by Éntrale - Mexico's leading employer alliance for disability inclusion - quantifies the spending power of households where at least one person lives with a disability, positioning inclusion as both a market strategy and a driver of employment for persons with disabilities.