At the top echelons of business, equality and diversity are attracting growing attention...The positive business case focuses on the benefits of companies gaining access to a broader pool of recruits and to new customers, for example among women, ethnic minorities, gay people or those with disabilities...New anti-discrimination laws on religion, sexual orientation and, next year, on age, can only add to employers' exposure, along with the publicity that accompanies discrimination claims. [refers to positive initiatives by Centrica]