The Prada Group is the first fashion luxury player to join The Valuable 500, the global community dedicated to radically transforming the business system for the benefit of people with disabilities. The Group is currently define a long-term programme of activities, which will start with a commitment to hire individuals affected by trisomy 21 (Down’s syndrome) into its Italian retail network. Lorenzo Bertelli, Prada Group Head of CSR, said: “The Valuable 500 community, which embraces a wide range of industries worldwide, is becoming stronger every day. I actively support the decision to join the coalition as I believe strongly in the value of diversity. The different backgrounds of the companies adhering to the alliance is a crucial starting point to build a comprehensive global action plan, which will enrich all of us”.