Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Impact Topic Guide in Practice
“Systems of inequality, both historic and ongoing, sustain and worsen the disadvantages faced by marginalized groups today. To combat this, companies need to create specific and intentional plans to adopt principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) within their workplaces and value chains.”
Guide
B Lab released new standards for B Corp Certification in April 2025. Within these standards, there are seven Impact Topics used to measure a company’s positive impact and, through recertification, continuous impact improvement. These guides, created by B Lab U.S. & Canada, provide examples and resources sourced from existing B Corps and partners to support companies in meeting the new standards for B Corp Certification and better understanding what it means to use business as a force for good in 2025 and beyond.
The JEDI Impact Topic ensures that B Corps invest their energy and resources toward positive impacts for all — and particularly for systematically disadvantaged people. Taking continuous action to advance JEDI principles is the foundation of a safe and equitable workplace that fosters belonging for everyone.
Topics
Certification & Standards, Racial Equity