Hindustan Unilever Limited and Genpact Launch Be.Seen to Scale Minority-Owned Businesses in India

A unique program to drive diversity and socio-economic inclusion for sustainable supply chains

NEW DELHI, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), India's largest fast moving consumer goods company, along with Genpact (NYSE: G), a global professional services firm focused on delivering outcomes that transform businesses, today announced the launch of Be.Seen, an accelerator program to help scale businesses owned by minority and underrepresented groups in India. With an aim to advance diverse and sustainable sourcing, this initiative will enable minority businesses to be absorbed into the supply chains of large consumer goods companies including HUL.

Implemented by Sattva, a leading social impact research and advisory firm, Be.Seen is a program providing essential training and mentorship, including access to networks, knowledge, and resources to enterprises owned by under-represented and minority groups including women, persons with disabilities, member of a scheduled caste or tribe, and transgender communities.

The pilot phase of the program will enable shortlisted business owners to develop critical behavioral and technical skills over a period of six months, including advancing business and growth plans, pitching to investors, as well as fundraising activities. HUL and Genpact will bring forward their top leaders with deep domain expertise to hold virtual masterclasses, one-on-one mentoring sessions, and expert-led workshops across key areas such as finance, supply chain management, sales and marketing, communication, business development, digital transformation and more.