Here’s how Mightybytes operationalizes justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) based on new B Corp performance requirements.
Operationalizing
JEDI
Under new B Corp standards, Certified B Corps are required to incorporate justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion principles into daily operations. Details on how Mightybytes complies with these new requirements are below.
New B Corp standards differ from company to company based on a variety of criteria, including company size, location, and revenue. The standards below reflect those required for a small service business with a minor environmental footprint.
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.
— Bernard Gouw, Senior Social Standards Manager, B Lab Global
1.1.1 The company has facilitated at least one discussion or survey about JEDI principles in the workplace:
- in the twelve months before Year 0
- in each subsequent year.
1.1.2 The company states in its communications about the discussion or survey that participation is optional.
1.1.3 If the company chooses to facilitate a discussion:
- it is at least one hour long
- the company records notes.
1.1.4 The company collects feedback from participants about their experience of the discussion or survey.
1.1.5 If the company uses a survey, workers can choose to participate anonymously.
JEDI Discussions at Mightybytes
JEDI principles are folded into our impact business models for accessibility, sustainability, and education. This ensures the work we deliver by default is more inclusive and equitable with diverse perspectives represented.
- We cover JEDI principles at company meetings, especially as related to digital products and services we provide to clients.
- We regularly publish content on data inequality, data privacy, algorithmic bias, inclusive design, the digital divide, and related topics.
- We strive to improve how we track, measure, and report on these efforts.
We commit to incorporating JEDI principles into all our work.
— JEDI Statement in Mightybytes Code of Ethics
- We are an anti-racist organization. We also acknowledge that there is much work to do in this area and in our industry.
- We will not tolerate discrimination in any form.
- We strive to improve the diversity of our workforce with every hiring decision.
- We will support civil rights and JEDI-forward legislation and, when company resources allow, actively campaign against violations of these rights.
- Our shared values guide decision-making in these areas—stakeholder goals supersede individual interests and agendas.
Our Accessibility Statement
Learn about Mightybytes’ commitment to creating digital experiences that work for everyone.
LGBT-Certified Business Enterprise
Our certification from the National LBGTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce is an important indicator to values-aligned organizations about our commitment to JEDI principles.
2.3.1 The company chooses and implements:
- two JEDI actions before Year 0
- four JEDI actions for Years 3 and 5.
2.3.2 The company chooses at minimum one option from each set across Years 0, 3, and 5.
- Foundation (JEDI2.a-e)
- Within the Workplace (JEDI2.f-l)
- Beyond the Workplace (JEDI2.m-s)
2.3.3 The company considers stakeholder feedback and data (from JEDI1) when choosing its actions.
2.3.4 The company records its actions and status updates in a plan.
2.3.5 The plan was updated and shared with relevant stakeholders in the last twelve months.
2.3.6 The company’s plan:
- contains deadlines
- allocates resources
- assigns responsibilities to specific roles.
2.3.7 The plan, including status updates, is available for workers to review at any time
Our JEDI Action Plan
We are actively working on an action plan that more effectively operationalizes JEDI statements from our company Code of Ethics. It will be published here once complete.
- The plan aligns work we have already done with potential new opportunities to improve performance.
- It also identifies methods for tracking and reporting on our efforts.
PledgeNoHate.Tech
We have signed the PledgeNoHate.Tech pledge, promising not to work with organizations that are engaged in hate or extremist activities.
PledgeNoHate.Tech members provide technology solutions and strategy to purpose-driven organizations.
Related
Content
Finally, to help others, Mightybytes publishes articles under the Business Strategy section of our blog and on B the Change, the storytelling platform for the global B Corp community. We cover important lessons learned on our journey operating a social enterprise agency.
See the list below for content related to the JEDI impact topic.
- Explicit JEDI statement in company Code of Ethics
- Our Accessibility Statement
- Our Education Statement
- Our Sustainability Statement
- Understanding Data Inequality
- How Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Improve Digital Products
- Improve Your Company’s Inclusion Practices by Doing This
- Economic Digital Responsibility
Still have B Corp Questions?
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