CATALYZING CHANGE FOR A
MORE DIVERSE TOMORROW

Pledge 25x25 is a movement by leading Silicon Valley companies to catalyze change for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As pledge companies and organizations continue to make strides on diversifying their leadership structures, this platform will share the challenges, opportunities, unique insights and best practices identified by our business community. We welcome dialogue with partners, advocates, academics and industry experts as we seek to advance the essential work of creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace for all.

SVLG CEO Ahmad Thomas Introduces Pledge 25x25

Pledges Committed

Reports Published

20K+

Employees Engaged

Chance to Transform Silicon Valley

PLEDGE
25X25

Pledge 25x25 challenges Silicon Valley and Bay Area companies to increase their diversity in business leadership by setting a goal of filling 25% of executive positions with hires from underrepresented groups by 2025 or pledging that the number of underrepresented individuals in leadership roles will increase by at least 25% by 2025.

25x25 sets a comprehensive blueprint for participating companies to diversify leadership as a business imperative while also operationalizing cultural change.

Companies that take the 25x25 pledge commit to at least one of the following actions:

MEASURING

Collect and monitor internal metrics, providing diversity information and progress toward meeting Pledge 25x25 commitments annually.

EDUCATING

Provide employee training annually to foster inclusion and reduce unconscious bias, with best practices disseminated publicly.

FUNDING

Commit to increasing resources for funding and/or community engagement in support of underrepresented groups and the expansion of minority pipelines.

THE PLEDGES

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About Pledge 25x25

Diversifying at the top will improve our society by magnifying voices previously excluded from corporate America. Join leading economic powerhouses like Twitter, Genentech, and Alaska Airlines by committing to empowering diverse voices.

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Innovating Equity Summit

The Innovating Equity Summit explored public and private sector strategies being used to promote a more equitable and inclusive future for Silicon Valley and the broader business community.

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WHY DIVERSITY MATTERS NOW

A growing body of research shows that a diverse workforce—in areas including race, ethnicity, gender, ability, age, religion, veteran status, work styles, and experience—can make organizations better in every way, from employee satisfaction to the bottom line. Employers of the future recognize that enhanced creativity and innovation result from an organization's commitment to multiple perspectives.