Fellow Humans;

Belonging is the Destination, Change is the Journey

Three years ago we published an open letter titled Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes, outlining our commitment to fighting racial and social injustice. While DECIEM has always been committed to creating an equitable world of good, we viewed this initiative as a top priority after gaining a new perspective on the systemic injustices that exist. The realization of these inequities has inspired us to take action and make a positive impact. In 2021, we shared an update on our progress in Something Changes if Something Changes.

Last year, we spoke about how we had taken an honest look at where we could continue to improve through listening to our colleagues and communities with Commit to Change, Change Will Come. Now, we’d like to present the fourth chapter in our journey, Belonging is the Destination, Change is the Journey. This letter reflects our collective effort in creating a world where every person feels a sense of belonging. It is our hope that this work will help foster a more inclusive and kind world for all.

LEARNINGS, REFLECTIONS AND

LOOKING FORWARD

DECIEM has continued to evolve while remaining committed to prioritizing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recognize that creating truly inclusive communities requires a strong sense of belonging. Our Belonging Strategy is our roadmap to creating equitable and inclusive spaces for our teams and the communities we touch. Our goal is to foster inclusive communities where all feel accepted, appreciated, and valued for who they are.

SAFETY TO BE OUR AUTHENTIC SELVES

Disrupt norms to foster a psychologically safe and inclusive environment where our DECIEM team members can show up as themselves and feel an authentic sense of belonging.

Create a safe, inclusive space where DECIEM team members can be themselves and truly belong. We believe in the right for every person to show up unapologetically as themselves, regardless of their background.

UPDATE

Inclusion and belonging remain important areas of focus for our team. Through ongoing feedback, listening, education, and engagement, we continue working to understand where we can improve and strengthen a culture where everyone feels respected and included.

We’re committed to ongoing diversity training and education, including emotional intelligence and bias training for leadership through our Human Leadership program. Our programs focus on essential topics such as self-awareness, inclusive conversations, and supporting the well-being of our team members. Our leaders also participate in listening sessions with team members to foster direct communication and a better understanding of diverse experiences within DECIEM.

Supporting Wellbeing:

We prioritize the well-being of our team through HUGS, our EAP program available to all team members and their families. We offer self-care activities and encourage a positive work culture that values work-life balance, communication, collaboration, and recognition of employee contributions. Our flexible programs include bereavement support, working from anywhere for four weeks, hybrid return to work, and personal days that can be used for anything from appointments to self-care and mental health days. We value well-being as much as our business goals, which is why we’ve integrated wellness and personal goals into our Human Enablement Program, Human Journeys.

Wellbeing

LEVERAGE DIVERSITY AS OUR STRENGTH

Expect all career levels to be reflective of our communities and ensure all DECIEM team members can succeed.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people from diverse backgrounds have opportunities to contribute, grow, and succeed. We continue to evaluate our practices and listen to our teams and communities so that we can identify opportunities to improve representation, inclusion, and belonging.

UPDATE

We continue to focus on inclusive hiring practices designed to reduce bias and remove barriers throughout the recruitment and employment experience. Our approach is centered on creating equitable opportunities and building teams that reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Community

ADDRESS SYSTEMIC BARRIERS IN OUR COMMUNITIES

Connect with consumers and suppliers to understand needs, remove barriers, and amplify positive changes in society.

We want to introduce you to what we have deemed ‘humanhood’. Humanhood embraces what makes us all our most beautiful – being human. It recognizes our interdependent relationship with the Earth, and our shared journey towards creating a kinder, more conscious future for all living beings.

1. Play an active role in driving societal change and addressing inequities

UPDATE

We continue to support organizations and initiatives that align with our values and contribute to more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable communities in the United States and around the world.

ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOVERNANCE

Ensure internal leadership accountability and be transparent about our progress as a company.

1: Drive leadership accountability in DEI

UPDATE

Belonging is our North Star: the guiding force behind our culture of authenticity, inclusion, and innovation. By prioritizing belonging, we can continue working toward a psychologically safe and engaging environment that supports the well-being of every team member. At DECIEM, fostering a sense of belonging is an important part of our culture and our ongoing work.

Belonging, Sustainability, & Social Impact Goal: We are continuing to strengthen leadership accountability by incorporating elements of belonging, sustainability, social impact, and responsible business practices into our approach. Our aim is to make a positive social and sustainable impact through our activities and continue building a culture where people and communities can thrive.

2: Report on DEI progress internally and externally

UPDATE

We’re committed to communicating our progress and continuing the conversation around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We recognize that meaningful progress requires ongoing learning, listening, transparency, and accountability.

Thanks for reading our commitments and updates. We’re committed to continuous improvement and adapting to the evolving world. There’s still much to learn and unlearn, but with focus and dedication, we’ll continue working toward meaningful and sustainable change. We look forward to sharing our ongoing progress with you.

With gratitude, love, and a deep sense of hope for our future.

Nicola Kilner

Nicola

Co-Founder