Gender-parity programmes are the most mature The primary focus of companies submitting to the Lighthouse Programme remains gender equity, with over one-third of all submissions across the three editions addressing this area (Figure 2). This emphasis is largely due to the accessibility of gender-related data, which is relatively straightforward to collect and analyse, making it a common entry point for many DEI initiatives. Additionally, women comprise 50% of the global population, and efforts toward gender parity have a longer history. Among the gender- focused submissions, a variety of programmes have emerged, including those centred on women in leadership, women in STEM, equal pay, financial inclusion, women’s entrepreneurship and safe spaces for women. Racial and ethnic equity, LGBTQI+ inclusion, and inclusion for people with disabilities are more often addressed at later stages of an organization’s DEI journey, and many of these initiatives are headquartered in Europe and North America. Due to the limited availability of data in these areas, however, it can be more challenging to measure tangible impacts. Some organizations are beginning to see results from self-ID campaigns within their workforces, enabling them to gather data across populations, including LGBTQI+, Black, Hispanic, Latino, Asian, people with disabilities, and intersections among them. Additionally, some programmes are specifically designed to support parents. By implementing more inclusive parental leave policies, pioneering companies are challenging traditional gender roles in childcare and redefining family benefits to include and support LGBTQI+ employees. Socioeconomic inclusion Cross-cutting DEI initiative ParentsRacial and ethnic equity Inclusion of people with disabilities Gender parityLGBTQI+ inclusion Source World Economic Forum, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lighthouses 2023, 2024, 2025.8% 42%13% 9% 4% 20% 4%Women in leadership Women in STEM Equal pay Financial inclusion Women’s entrepreneurship Safe spaces for womenTargets include: Distribution of initiatives by target group, across all submissions, 2023-2025 editions FIGURE 2 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lighthouses 2025 7

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Lighthouses 2025