Ezgi Barcenas’ Post

In the months since I stepped into my new role, I continue to be inspired by and grateful for the spirit, commitment and generosity of our team of teams around the world.   Yesterday I was one of the nearly 5,000 L’Oréalians in France for the 15th edition of #CitizenDay, L'Oréal Groupe’s signature annual citizenship and community engagement initiative since 2010. ✨ ✨ This year over 30,000 L’Oréal colleagues across 70 countries will mobilize to support 700+ non-profit organizations by humbly volunteering their time and passion for one day. By working together with local partners all year long, and constantly listening to and learning from them, we can help build a more inclusive and sustainable future.   A special shoutout to the Humanity Diaspo ONG Rana HAMRA Unis-Cite Thomas Gardner-Roberts Manuel POMAR Kanalien Association Cédric VERGEZ for including me in their missions yesterday and the positive impact their organizations drive every day! And bravo to the dream team for organizing the missions! Charlotte de TILLY, Erwan NOEL Ruis Mendes Yonaël ASSARD Inès Héritier and Tamara Deek. Let's carry this spirit of solidarity and acts of citizenship forward, every day, and continue to #CreateTheBeautyThatMovesTheWorld. #WeAreAllCitizens #WeAreLoreal   Nicolas HIERONIMUS Barbara Lavernos Blanca Juti Emmanuel Goulin Jean Claude Le Grand Fabrice Megarbane Omar Hajeri Alexis Perakis-Valat Myriam Cohen-Welgryn Cyril CHAPUY Antoine Vanlaeys Asmita Dubey Christophe Babule

I’m excited to share that I’ll be joining L’Oréal as Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer on March 1. I am both honored and humbled as I look forward to taking on this extraordinary new role. As I reflect on my 10+ amazing years at ABI, pursuing innovation and fostering partnerships in watersheds, in fields and in communities, I am deeply grateful for the hard work of our teams and the support of our senior leaders worldwide. I’ll always be cheering for you. 🍻

Yesterday, at the historic United Nations Water Conference, I had the honor of attending the high-level launch of the Business Leaders’ Open Call for Accelerating Action on #Water. An initiative of the United Nations Global Compact, the #UNGC CEO Water Mandate, Pacific Institute, Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS), Ceres, Inc., International Chamber of Commerce, and AquaFed, and part of the broader 2030 strategy of the Water Resilience Coalition, the Open Call aims to accelerate #WaterAction to drive resilience and progress towards #sdg6. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eytHtwkc Sanda Ojiambo, Jason Morrison, Andrea Erickson Quiroz, Christophe Beck, Mindy Lubber, Werner Baumann, Estelle Brachlianoff

Today the first United Nations Water Conference in nearly 50 years begins. As leaders gather in New York to develop a bold plan for water, this World Water Day, we’re focused on #AcceleratingChange and an integrated approach. Take a look at our #water stewardship efforts at AB InBev here: https://lnkd.in/eBXGFYNq #worldwaterday #sustainabledevelopment #sdg6 #unwaterconference2023

My team and I are looking forward to participating at the United Nations Water Conference this week - the first of its kind in almost 50 years. Water is at the core of #sustainabledevelopment, and together we can mobilize innovation and global action for water resilience and security.   Through the 100+ Accelerator, we are partnering with #entrepreneurs to pilot and scale breakthrough solutions to some of the world’s most pressing challenges on a range of sustainability topics, including #water. Tomorrow, tune in to hear from Maisie Devine Sherman, the architect & founder of 100+ Accelerator, and the #founders of Waterplan (YC S21), Aquacycl, Emrgy Inc., Ichthion Limited, and KETOS, some of our Cohort 4 startups, to learn about how they're pursuing purposeful #innovation.   Register here to join the webinar at 1p ET tomorrow: https://lnkd.in/gysYdUnX

Today, we have announced an unprecedented win, being named Creative Marketer of the Year by Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity two years in a row! A recognition we are taking humbly and responsibly.. A massive testament to talent and passion of our teams and their relentless focus on creative brilliance to drive meaningful impact with our customers, consumers and communities. Huge congratulations to Marcel Marcondes and all our colleagues and partners who dream big to create a #FutureWithMoreCheers. #CMOY #marketing

Humbled to be featured on Reuters IMPACT’s list, alongside an incredible group of powerhouse women who are working relentlessly to drive #climateaction. Thank you Reuters for #EmbracingEquity and championing courageous leadership on this critical topic. It's my honor to share this recognition with my #team and to celebrate all the changemakers out there. Let's continue to lean into #innovation and #partnerships to accelerate action. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/e8Jxe9MV

Happy International Women's Day! While #iwd2023 is an important moment to celebrate the achievements and resilience of #women around the world and reflect on progress, it's important to acknowledge that work happens all year, each and every day. Cheers to just a few of the amazing women and allies who I admire very much and who are contributing to this critical work: Jaclyn Senner, Kristina Deighan, Annelise Thim, Katie Hoard, Laura Brady, Clare Flannery, Kate Laverge, Urvashi Banerjea, Catalina Garcia, Carolina Guerra, Maisie Devine Sherman, Carolina García Arbeláez, Jennifer Marics, Ingrid De Ryck (she/her), Bridget Makhura, Lindsay King, Carla Crippa, Minouk Schmitz, Hongsun, Linda Qian, Angela Sanchez, Thais Cavinatto, Cybelle-Royce Buyck, Briana Larkin, Agathe Tampier, Randon Ann, Paola Bondy, Nelson Jamel, David Hauxwell, Toon van der Veer, Thiago Porto, Matt Che, Andre Fourie, Bruno Cosentino and many more! I invite you to check out our ongoing efforts across our value chain in our newly published #ESG report here: https://lnkd.in/emv3zxe3