“The Rationale for and Key Elements of a Business Civil Rights Audit,” authored by Laura Murphy, who conducted such audits at Airbnb and Facebook, explains what they are, what they consist of, and what they are designed to do. The report sets out a business case for conducting an audit, identifies and explains key components to ensure the audit is optimally effective, and includes in the Appendix robust lists of actions taken by Airbnb, Facebook, and Starbucks, in response to their civil rights audits.
See “Understanding Civil Rights Audits” (PracticalESG.com) and additional information & resources on our Racial Equality & Diversity page.
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