Across France, companies of all sizes are working on projects that advance inclusion in the workplace. They share the same ambition: to enable everyone to find their place.
Inclusion is a long-standing commitment at CNP Assurances. Our Group has chosen to recognise these companies by creating the Corporate Inclusive Initiative Award in partnership with Inclusiv'Day.
Inclusiv'Day is a major annual event dedicated to inclusion in the workplace. At this year’s event, held on 1 October at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, the jury1 rewarded four companies for their initiatives.
Watch the prizewinners talk about their innovative actions
The first Corporate Inclusive Initiative Awards turn the spotlight on innovative approaches and concrete actions having demonstrated their impact on the ground.
The winners of the 2026 Corporate Inclusive Initiative Award
Gold Award for AirZen Radio,
Gold Award for AirZen Radio,
presented to its founder Christophe Duhamel and journalist Jeanne Métivier.
AirZen Radio won the Gold category award for having included Jeanne Métivier, a journalist with Down’s syndrome, in its editorial team.
In her “Jeanne's Heart” broadcasts, she shares her views on various topics. This initiative places inclusion at the heart of the radio’s editorial approach and helps to change the way people view mental disabilities.
Silver Award for Kaufman & Broad,
Silver Award for Kaufman & Broad,
presented to its HR Director Emma Wolf.
Kaufman & Broad, a property development company, won the Silver category award for its “Charter of Allies”. The charter encourages male employees to take action on a daily basis to promote gender equality.
Several hundred employees have already joined this approach, with the objective of making inclusion and equality a shared commitment at the company.
Bronze Award for Kedge Business School,
Bronze Award for Kedge Business School,
presented to Anne-France Piteau, Director of Engagement and Public Relations.
Kedge Business School won the Bronze category award for creating the Care 4 Students House, a venue dedicated to health, social support and the fight against student poverty.
The initiative supports several thousand young people with health problems, disabilities or economic difficulties.
Special Jury Prize for Kignon, a Handi-Gaspi brand,
Special Jury Prize for Kignon, a Handi-Gaspi brand,
presented to its co-founder Alix Guyot.
The Special Jury Prize was awarded to the Kignon brand of the Handi-Gaspi biscuit factory. The company works to further professional inclusion and fight against food waste.
Workers with disabilities contribute to the manufacture of biscuits made from unsold bread. This initiative brings together social impact, the circular economy and economic performance.
Why did CNP Assurances create the Corporate Inclusive Initiative Award?
Our Group is convinced that inclusion is a factor of progress for individuals and organisations a like. We launched this award to highlight solutions that further inclusion in the workplace.
Open to organisations of all sizes, it rewards concrete initiatives having demonstrated their impact on the life of the company. The initiatives may relate to disability, gender equality, age, health, parenthood, diversity of origins, and the prevention of discrimination.
The projects selected by the jury are assessed according to three criteria: their innovative nature, the results obtained and their ability to be replicated at other organisations.
Rather than assessing the CSR policy as a whole, the jury chooses to highlight tangible and inspiring achievements for other companies.
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(1) The jury was composed of nine recognized personalities from the inclusion ecosystem:- Christophe Harrigan (Director of Social Protection Europe, member of the Executive Committee of CNP Assurances),
- Ouassim Lallali (Head of Diversity and Inclusion at CNP Assurances),
- Catherine Tripon (L'Autre Cercle),
- Monelle Barthelemy, Director of Operations of Club Landoy (Bayard Group),
- Anthony Babkine, CEO and co-founder of Diversidays,
- Gilles Barbier, founder of Handicap.fr,
- Valérie Saulnier, Director of Operations at ARPEJEH,
- Eva Perret, Director of External Relations at Hosmoz (Union of ESATs),
- Danielle Deruy, Chief Executive Officer of the AEF Group.