Today, following a multi-year development effort, the Corporate Racial Equity Alliance is releasing its latest report, Introducing the Business Standards for 21st Century Leadership, along with draft standards for public comment.
Recognizing the need for a unified approach for businesses to ensure everyone can thrive, the Corporate Racial Equity Alliance — PolicyLink, FSG, and JUST Capital — have undertaken this effort with a broad ecosystem of partners and now they are ready for public feedback.
Get a preview of the draft standards and learn more about participating in the public comment period by attending our webinar today at 2:00 pm ET.
Informed by extensive research and the voices of hundreds of people from all walks of life, the standards provide businesses with a common language and clear roadmap to advance equity and inclusion, combat discrimination, and embody the best of socially responsible business. Our latest report showcases all the standards — 14 vital levers for companies to achieve their highest potential — along with our implementation plans.
Today, we are also releasing the full text of the first eight standards focused on corporate governance, the workforce, products, the value chain, and more, for public comment through September 13, 2024. In September 2024, we will release and seek public feedback on the remaining six standards, focused on community and societal impacts — from sustainability strategies to civic and political engagement. With your support, the standards have the power to change the way business is done and guide us all in working toward a future where no one is left behind and all communities can thrive.
Join us in shaping the Business Standards for 21st Century Leadership.
Our five-month public comment period is an opportunity for everyone who has a stake in these standards to contribute to their development. This includes workers, investors, business leaders, business advisors, young people, community leaders, consumers, under- and unemployed people, civil society, standards setters, academics, public leaders, and you!
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Together, let’s reimagine what business is capable of.
- The Corporate Racial Equity Alliance
