Communication campaigns with a human rights approach, sustainability strategies, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consulting, and training programs are part of the service portfolio.
In a world where corporate reputation and business ethics are increasingly valued by consumers and investors, Inclusive positions itself as a key ally for companies. Enrique Sánchez, partner and founder of the company Inclusive. Courtesy/La República.
While many companies express their commitment to human rights and inclusion, few have the tools necessary to turn that discourse into concrete actions.
This is where Inclusive comes in — a consultancy specialized in diversity, sustainability, and human rights based in Costa Rica.
Just days before Pride 2025, celebrated this Sunday, Enrique Sánchez, consultant and co-founder of the company, warns that more and more clients, consumers, and employees are becoming increasingly demanding when it comes to ethical and social matters.
“Inclusive was born out of a commitment to contribute to the construction of fairer, more equal, and more sustainable societies. We observed that many organizations want to improve but don’t know how. They lack reliable information and strategic support. That’s why we decided to found this company,” said Sánchez, who was the first openly gay congressman in Costa Rica.
Paradigm shift and global standards
The company Inclusive combines respect for human rights with sustainability criteria and responsible communication.
Thus, it offers a range of services designed to support companies from the initial diagnosis to cultural transformation.
“Our goal is to empower companies to adopt good practices of inclusion, equity, and diversity, generating a positive impact both within their teams and in their communities,” says Sánchez.
The consultancy works on four key pillars: communication campaigns with a human rights approach, sustainability strategies, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consulting, and training programs.
The latter includes training in inclusive language, gender equity, non-discriminatory customer service, and LGBTIQ+ rights.
Inclusive also guides companies in complying with global standards. Although there is currently no exclusive ISO standard for sexual diversity, Sánchez clarifies that applicable regulatory frameworks do exist.
“ISO 26000 on social responsibility and ISO 30415 on diversity management offer concrete guidelines. Added to this are the United Nations Guiding Principles and OECD directives. Even the European Union has a corporate due diligence directive that affects Latin American companies with commercial ties to Europe,” the entrepreneur explained.
In this context, Inclusive acts as a bridge between companies’ ethical aspirations and their ability to effectively implement them.
“We advise so they can align their policies with the highest international standards, but always from a realistic, respectful approach tailored to each organizational reality,” highlights its co-founder.
Published in La República Thursday, June 26, 2025
Reference link: https://www.larepublica.net/noticia/quiere-que-su-empresa-sea-inclusiva-en-materia-de-derechos-humanos-genero-y-tematica-lgbtiq
