Key Questions to Advance Racial Equity in Business Practices

Institutional racism continues to be present in our societies, and the systems and beliefs that contribute to it have been thrust to the forefront in recent months. As a critical part of our society, the onus is on corporations to dismantle practices inside their organizations that contribute to institutional racism.

Many companies are now starting to probe their own long-standing businesses practices. The following questions will help directors to identify business practices that could contribute to perpetuating racial biases and institutional racism in corporations, and to provide oversight of racial diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within their companies.