BCG’s North America Center for Inclusion and Equity partners with organizations to help build inclusive cultures, deliver social impact, and create business value.
EXPLORE OUR SERVICES IN INCLUSION AND EQUITY
At BCG’s Center for Inclusion and Equity, we embrace transparent dialogue to build trust, devise strategies that deliver on social and business imperatives, and spur action.
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When companies launch initiatives around inclusion and equity, they tend to focus on two primary goals: building an inclusive internal culture and investing in philanthropic initiatives. Although these goals are critically important, we encourage organizations to take an even more holistic approach. Inclusion and equity, when embedded in an organization’s strategy, can create extraordinary business value and societal impact.
To drive more inclusive and equitable practices, organizations must look at all of their core strategies, processes, and products—everything that requires deep industry and functional expertise. For example, creating more equitable financial products may call for more robust data capabilities or a new approach to risk management. The North America Center for Inclusion and Equity (CIE) brings together more than 250 diversity, equity, and inclusion experts covering the full range of industries—across all core business functions—to ensure that our clients’ business strategy, practices, and partners embed inclusion and equity, support inclusive teaming and culture, and provide resources for social impact. We help companies spark broader social change and create competitive advantage.
Scaling Gender-Lens Impact Investing. BCG worked with a leader in gender and financial inclusion impact investing to create a ten-year growth strategy. By identifying investment themes and capability gaps, and designing funds tailored to U.S. and emerging markets, the firm was positioned to scale from $150 million to $1 billion in assets under management, amplifying its mission to empower women globally.
Health Equity Plan for a State Department. BCG collaborated with a state department of health in launching a revitalized Office of Health Equity. The effort included defining a vision, mission, and roadmap for the first three years, as well as implementing 15 new administrative orders to reform health equity policies. These measures laid a foundation for addressing health disparities across the state.
MLT Certification Program. BCG partnered with MLT to design a certification program for 60+ companies committed to addressing racial inequity and achieving measurable progress on representation, pay equity, workplace culture, equitable business practices, and community investments. This program laid the foundation for the Black Equity at Work and Hispanic Equity at Work certifications.
Retailer Inclusion and Equity (I&E) Strategy Development. BCG partnered with a major North American retailer to develop a foundational I&E strategy. This initiative included creating a five-year roadmap and identifying 29 interventions tailored to the organization’s unique needs. The strategy enhanced visibility into I&E trends and engaged senior leadership, ensuring sustainable impact across the business.
Advancing Financial Inclusion. BCG partnered with a leading financial services provider to advance financial inclusion. The team analyzed data from 3.6 million customers and consumer insights to develop a North Star vision and map the inclusion journey. The resulting framework addressed key drivers and barriers faced by diverse socioeconomic groups, enabling innovative product solutions that promote both personal and global economic growth.
Equitable Workforce for State Government. BCG partnered with a state government to enhance equity in workforce management across hiring, advancement, and retention. By engaging agency leaders, identifying best practices, creating a tailored action plan and developing accountability metrics, the collaboration resulted in a robust impact framework and toolkit with 24 distinct actions to improve outcomes for 70,000-person workforce. These initiatives set a statewide standard for other agencies, inspiring broader social impact.
Our inclusion and equity consulting team in North America works with organizations in the public, private, and social sector to help build inclusive cultures, deliver social impact, and create business value. Meet some of our Center for Inclusion and Equity team.
The Enable Role Model List has recognized BCG's Brad Loftus, a managing director and senior partner, for his work driving disability, neurodiversity, and mental health inclusion in business. He is the founder of BCG’s AccessAbility Network and a member of the North America DEI Council.
Savoy Magazine has recognized Kedra Newsom Reeves as one of the most influential Black executives in corporate America in 2022. Kedra, a managing director and partner in the Chicago office, is a core member of BCG's global asset management leadership team and a coleader of BCG’s Center for Inclusion and Equity.
INvolve has named five BCG employees to its “Empower Role Model Lists” for 2022, which showcases leaders who are breaking down barriers at work for people of color. Justin Dean, Walter Diaz, Laura Juliano, Priyanka Aggarwal, and Nurlin Salleh were all recognized for their continued leadership in fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture at BCG and in our broader communities.
INvolve has honored Gabi Novacek, a managing director and partner and head of BCG’s Chicago office, for her work in breaking down barriers and creating more inclusive workplaces. As a global leader of the firm’s DEI practice, she helps drive the advancement of our LGBT+ support, benefits, and leadership representation.
Meet our 2024 award winners! Learn more about their inspiring work in DEI and how they’re using their $10,000 prize to make a difference. Click here to learn more!
