Overview

Lighting the Path to Change: Sonepar – Forming an ERG outlines how Sonepar built and scaled its LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group, Sonepar Pride, offering a clear roadmap for organizations launching or strengthening ERGs. The resource details essential leadership roles, governance structures, and best practices for securing executive support and driving sustainable impact.

The guide also highlights the importance of corporate and community partnerships, continuous learning, and measurement in advancing inclusion efforts. Grounded in the mission, vision, and values of Sonepar Pride, the resource demonstrates how ERGs can foster leadership development, intersectional support, employee engagement, and greater visibility and belonging for LGBTQ+ employees.