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About us
A corporate movement for racial equity in Brazil
We are a corporate movement of nearly 100 companies and institutions committed to advancing racial equity and confronting racism across all layers of Brazilian society.
100+
Member companies
7
Active thematic committees
10+
Years of movement
25
States with our presence
Our history
Five years building the racial agenda
2015
Launch of the Iniciativa
Conceived by Universidade Zumbi dos Palmares, the Iniciativa Empresarial pela Igualdade Racial is launched in São Paulo, presented by former STF Justice Ricardo Lewandowski.
Education
Communication
Behavior
Diagnosis
Inclusion & Equity
Institutional video
See the Initiative in motion
Joining Iniciativa Empresarial means entering a network that combines diagnosis, training, consulting and benchmarking — all focused on accelerating racial equity inside your company, with method and peers who face the same challenges.
Strategic networkingAccess to the C-Level Consultants BankParticipation in thematic committeesAnnual company diagnosisExclusive studies and reportsVisibility in the Annual Recognition
Commitments
The 10 corporate commitments to advancing racial equity
1
Commit — presidency and executives — to respecting and promoting racial equality.
2
Promote equal opportunities and fair treatment for all people.
3
Foster a respectful, safe and healthy environment for all people.
4
Raise awareness and educate for respect and the promotion of racial diversity.
5
Stimulate and support the creation of affinity groups on racial diversity.
6
Promote respect for racial diversity in communication and marketing.
7
Promote respect for all people when planning products, services and customer service.
8
Promote professional development actions to achieve racial equality in access to work and income opportunities.
9
Promote economic and social development in the value chain of racial-ethnic segments in situations of vulnerability and exclusion.
10
Promote and support actions in favor of racial equality in the relationship with the community.
Work fronts
Main fronts for racial equity
The Initiative operates on six complementary fronts — from diagnosis to training, from consulting to recognition — to ensure the agenda moves off paper and into practice inside companies.
Board Director Training
Program by B3, IBGC and Iniciativa Empresarial that trains Black board directors. The first cohort brought together 33 executives, celebrated with market leaders and executive headhunters.
Board Directors Bank
A showcase of Black board directors from our network — professionals of excellence in key administration roles. A living reference of leadership, inclusion and inspiration for the corporate sector.
Strategic Consulting
Eight years of experience and over 100k lives impacted with 360° solutions for companies committed to racial equity — from people and culture to strategy for complex value chains of business.
Best in Diversity Award
Annual recognition that identifies and celebrates companies with the most consistent diversity and inclusion practices, echoing results that transform the market into a fairer and more equal society.
Quarterly Executive Report
Executive publication produced every quarter with a consolidated analysis of indicators, progress and best practices in racial equity — to recognize achievements and strengthen the market agenda.
Governance
Who leads the Initiative
Councils
Advisory Council
Ambassadors Council
Executive Board
Ethics and Integrity Council
Committees
Regular meetings for thematic discussion and proposal of concrete actions.
Presidents Committee
Legal Directors Committee
HR Directors Committee
Diversity Managers Committee
Procurement and Corporate Purchasing Committee
Institutional events
Gatherings that move the agenda
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Annual mobilization on March 21 with press coverage, content across members and coordinated action by the network.
Best companies in practices and actions
Annual recognition of the companies with the most consistent practices in diversity and racial equity.
International Forum on Corporate Racial Equity
International gathering connecting the Brazilian agenda to global references on corporate racial equity.
International Forum
International Forum on Corporate Racial Equity