B Lab’s New Standards Impact Topic: Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI)
“Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, or JEDI, is about breaking down barriers so that we can reach our full potential as unique individuals. When companies collectively advance JEDI principles, we create safer and more inclusive workplaces in a more equitable economy.”
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From inclusive hiring to supplier diversity, advancing Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) helps build a more equitable economy. Bernard Gouw shares how B Lab’s new standards support companies in breaking down systemic barriers.
Persistent inequalities continue to shape access to opportunity, safety, and well-being across the globe. Bernard Gouw explains how this topic helps companies turn JEDI principles into action by offering a flexible, context-specific approach—empowering businesses to identify and remove barriers within their own operations and beyond.
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Bernard Gouw, Senior Social Standards Manager, B Lab GlobalTopics
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