Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI)

Justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) principles surround everything we do at Enharmonic Encounters. In fact, they are directly embedded in our Theory of Change and Purpose, which affirms that we exist to address the glaring disparities that suppress voices, narratives, and missions carrying crucial contributions to solve the most complex challenges facing people and planet, including climate change and human rights violations. We do that by empowering our global society to be more accessible, inclusive, and representative of our diversity. As such, JEDI principles apply not only to our policies and practices across operations, but also to those we serve and the communities where we live and work.

Our Commitment to JEDI Principles doubles down on our intentionality and fosters both internal and external accountability to ensure we remain true to what we say through our actions.

As a small mission-driven, service-based company dedicated to helping companies on their B Certification journey and amplifying non-English speaking voices in crucial conversations with English-speaking stakeholders, we have the power to effect transformation that expands from ripples to waves throughout the world.

In the grand scheme of things, our decisions regarding the diversity in ownership of the companies we serve and the circumstances in which we meet non-English-speaking stakeholders where they are affects our global ability to ensure that our planet and future generations thrive.

In our work, we are especially accountable to Black and Brown communities, and companies and organizations owned by Black and Brown women, whether as:

• partners we serve on their B Certification journey
• language professional partners who work alongside us to ensure adequate language access for non-English-speaking stakeholders
• suppliers or vendors whose products and services are most relevant to us in our operations
• charitable giving partners whose missions we support long-term through our 5% giving commitment

We recognize that many of these stakeholders have less power to influence our business decisions. For example, more lucrative contracts could easily influence our decision to serve companies owned and led by white men on their B Certification journey in place of companies owned and led by Black women, where budgets may be more cost-prohibitive.

We understand that this reality is a symptom of a deliberate, structural framework that has been perpetuated throughout history, and we walk a fine line every day to ensure that our business model enables us to maintain financial viability and serve the right partners that align with our purpose.

For us at Enharmonic Encounters, JEDI means moving away from theory and taking deliberate actions that translate to real transformation on the ground. Whether small or large, we can no longer afford to remain stagnant or indifferent. For the sake of people and planet, we must push forward and level the playing field for all who have been historically underrecognized and excluded.

How do we effect real transformation on the ground?

• Attacking head-on the deadly intersections of race and gender. 
  Increasing the percentage of Certified B Corporations owned and led by Black and Brown women.

• Empowering a society where diversity in business ownership thrives.
  Maximizing our business expense dollars with suppliers and vendors with diverse ownership.

• Acknowledging and appreciating a wider range of origin and knowledge.  
  Providing language access to non-English-speaking stakeholders so that they have a seat at more tables for key conversations concerning the wellbeing of people and planet.

• Creating conditions to level the playing field for historically underrecognized communities from ripples to waves. 
  Donating 5% of our revenue each year to Black-owned organizations working to enhance Black lives.

The Founder and Executive Director, representing our highest governing body, reserves the right to exercise oversight and review over any and all decisions related to our JEDI actions at Enharmonic Encounters.

Furthermore, the Founder and Executive Director is accountable for explaining and reporting on progress to all stakeholders when needed.