Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Goals
In the development of our goals to bring more Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) into WCS, we are deliberately and consciously focused on building our community and thinking about how we use our influence to grow, serve, and lift up.
After a deep look at our organization, community, and sphere of influence, we recognize we have a lot to celebrate. Since 2011, Women in Cleantech and Sustainability has made a measurable impact on gender equality and women’s empowerment in this industry, particularly in the Bay Area. However, we have more work to do. In response to the call for action on racial injustice, we feel our influence can be put to greater use. Our organization is expanding to ensure the community we create in the next ten years is diverse and inclusive, while cultivating a sense of belonging for anyone.
Organization
Increase racial diversity throughout our community
*10% of board members identify as BIPOC (Black, indigenous, or person of color)
*40% BIPOC volunteers.
Membership
Create Inclusive Communications Toolkit
Marketing
Recruit 2 DEI-focused cross promotional partners
Support WCS DEI events
Events
One Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Panel
One Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Social Event
Feature BIPOC speakers at our events
Ensure focus on DEI event topics
Increase diversity of our mentorship program
As always, this work cannot happen without the dedication from and collaboration with our community. We all must rise to this challenge and build this movement together. We welcome your thoughts and suggestions on how to continue stepping towards a more sustainable future.
Please reach out to our founder and Chairwoman, Lisa Ann Pinkerton (lisaann@womencleantechsustainability.org) to strengthen these efforts and promote change in our community, or send us your ideas on people and organizations you think we should collaborate with to ensure these goals are met and exceeded.