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How it works

Signing up to Change the Race Ratio

Our signatories join at different stages of race equity journey; what unites them is their commitment to action and to working with other business leaders to drive change.

Take a public stance on the need for change

Becoming a signatory to Change the Race Ratio shows you’re serious about increasing ethnic minority representation on your board and leadership teams.

Join a peer community committed to supporting progress

Our peer group meets regularly; their collective learning and insights drive change.

Take action

Put into practice the ideas and inspiration gained from your peer group work,

What people say

Companies that have inclusive cultures, embracing diversity and encouraging their people to be the best version of themselves, inevitably will deliver better outcomes for all their stakeholders

Nimesh Patel, Chief Executive Officer, Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc

By joining Change the Race Ratio, Dr. Martens pledges to continue to demonstrate diversity at all levels in our business, to continue to create opportunities for all, and to continue the conversation around race in our company

Kenny Wilson, CEO, Dr. Martens

The Change the Race Ratio campaign is crucial to helping drive diverse leadership across UK business. At Britvic we are dedicated to establishing an inclusive culture and a diverse working environment.

Simon Litherland, Chief Executive Officer, Britvic

Companies who increase the racial and ethnic diversity of their teams are not only doing the right thing but the smart thing too, as research shows they perform better financially

Dev Sanyal, EVP Gas and Low Carbon Energy, BP

Recruitment can play a huge role in Changing the Race Ratio. By supporting clients and candidates, and by setting an example in our businesses, we can deliver lasting change. The REC [The Recruitment and Employment Federation] is pleased to join, ensuring we do the right things in how we operate

Neil Carberry CEO, The REC

We are committed to creating a fair, equitable workplace where all employees have the same opportunities to thrive regardless of their background. The Change the Race Ratio charter helps us to ensure we’re doing everything we can to support our ethnic minority employees and holds us accountable

Paulette Rowe, CEO, Integrated & Ecommerce Solutions, Paysafe

Join Us

Join our signatory group and access our support today.

Join Us

Whatever your size, sector or starting point, our campaign can support you. Join us and work towards achieving our four commitments to change.

Set and publish targets for racial and ethnic minority representation on boards
Set and publish targets for racial and ethnic minority representation at an executive level and minus-one pipeline
Publish a race action plan and ethnicity pay gap report within two years of joining
Create an inclusive culture that allows all talent to thrive