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Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

Promoting social stewardship between business and society

The world is becoming ever more connected and diverse.

Consequently, challenges like racial, wealth, and gender inequity; environmental injustice; and disproportionate access to quality healthcare, education, and work are likely to impact companies and their ability to attract and retain talent, to innovate, to respond to the shifting needs of investors and external stakeholders, and to sustain long-term financial value.

Businesses fill an important role in helping to create a society in which everyone—regardless of identity or background—has the opportunity for equal participation in all aspects of life.

We are business experts and strategists from a variety of personal and professional backgrounds. We create high-impact, inclusive, socially responsible, and equity-focused solutions for BSR members to implement throughout their operations and value chains. The team collaborates regularly with BSR leaders from our human rights and climate change practices, ensuring equity, inclusion, and justice (EIJ) deliverables reflect the latest guidance from across multiple areas of expertise.

60%

More than 60% of adults believe that companies should take action on critical social issues like the lack of national paid family and medical leave, racial inequality, and misinformation. 

96%

96% of corporations continue to remain committed to diversity initiatives. 

78%

According to a recent study of 250 S&P 500 companies, 78% of respondents have supplier diversity programs.

How We Can Help

Adding Value to Your Business and Society

Your company is operating in a more pluralistic, multicultural world. BSR’s EIJ team provides business leaders with insights and guidance, helping you to develop credible, innovative strategies, policies, and governance models which foster the creation of more equitable and fair workplaces.

Spanning across diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; supplier diversity and supply chain equity; gender and value chains; social justice and stakeholder impact; and product equity and co-design, our service offerings can help business meet today’s unique challenges:

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Assessments

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Stakeholder engagement

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Strategy development

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Implementation support

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Reporting and disclosure

Who We Work With

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. logo
United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) logo

Case Studies

Sustainability Insights

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Sustainability FAQs

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility

This FAQ sets out the BSR perspective on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the workplace. We believe that business is one of many actors critical for the creation of a world in which everyone—regardless of identity or background—has the opportunity for equal participation in all aspects of life, has fair access to resources, and can be confident that systems are operating in ways that improve the quality of life for all, and not a select few.

Tools and Resources

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Resource Guides

Our sample collection of BSR member resources, including implementation toolkits, deep-dive topic briefings and reports, and other valuable content from our global team of sustainability experts.

Transgender and Nonbinary Inclusion
Decolonizing and Anti-Racist Practices
Accessibility Compliance
LGBTIQ+ Community
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BSR Members Only


Collaboration

Collective Solutions for Meaningful Impact

Our collaborative initiatives enable companies to transform their businesses while creating shared solutions to global challenges and make a meaningful systemic impact.

Our Experts

Depth of Experience and Knowledge

Our Equity, Inclusion, and Justice team consists of global experts across multiple industries, bringing a depth of experience in developing sustainable business strategies and solutions.

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Felicity Butler

Manager, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

London

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Laura Dugardin

Associate, Equity, Inclusion and Justice

Paris

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Mona Feneberg

Associate, Human Rights

Copenhagen

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Jarrid Green

Director, Equity, Inclusion and Justice

Washington, D.C.

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Kurell Julien | Q

Associate Director, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

New York

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Ashley Lin

Manager, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

New York

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Welela Makonnen

Manager, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

San Francisco

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Jen Stark

Co-Director, Center for Business and Social Justice

Washington, D.C.

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Alisha Thompson

Manager, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice

New York

Let’s talk about how BSR can help you to transform your business and achieve your sustainability goals.

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