Salesforce
OUR PLEDGE TO THE COMMUNITY
Salesforce stands with the Black community against racism, oppression, violence, and hate — and for justice and equality. We believe business can be a powerful platform for change and recognize our urgent responsibility to invest time, funding, and resources in both our communities and in our workplaces. That is why we assembled a Racial Equality and Justice Task Force to take action in four areas: People, Philanthropy, Purchasing, and Policy.
PLEDGE 1
Increase Spending with Black Owned Companies
Focus Area: Prosperity
We will spend $100 million with Black-owned businesses over the next three years and commit to a 25% year-over-year growth in spend with minority-owned businesses. We will review our supplier onboarding process to mitigate any bias and provide better payment terms for Black-owned and minority-owned businesses where appropriate.
2022 PROGRESS
September - Our Quarterly Equality Update: Connection Pushes Us Closer to Our Goals - Full Task Force
June - Our Quarterly Equality Update: Building a Future That Works for Us All - Full Task Force
February – Our 2022 Annual Equality Update: Accelerating Representation and Racial Equality - Full Task Force
2021 PROGRESS
August – Quarterly Update - Full Task Force
May – Quarterly Update - Full Task Force
May – Policy & Philanthropy Committees
March – Quarterly Update - Full Task Force
You can learn more about efforts to increase spending here.
PLEDGE 2
$200m and 1 million Volunteer Hours in our Communities
Focus Areas: Education
Over the next five years, we will invest a total of $200 million and 1 million volunteer hours globally with organizations working to advance racial equality and justice at the global, national, and local level. Nearly half of the funds will support public education and close the achievement gap for Black and underrepresented minority students.
2022 PROGRESS
September - Our Quarterly Equality Update: Connection Pushes Us Closer to Our Goals - Full Task Force
June - Our Quarterly Equality Update: Building a Future That Works for Us All - Full Task Force
February – Our 2022 Annual Equality Update: Accelerating Representation and Racial Equality - Full Task Force
2021 PROGRESS
September – Salesforce Gives $19M to Schools
August – Quarterly Update - Full Task Force
May – Quarterly Update - Full Task Force
May – Policy & Philanthropy Committees
March – Quarterly Update - Full Task Force
You can learn more about our philanthropic efforts here.
PLEDGE 3
Advocate for the Black Community
Focus Areas: Criminal Justice
We’re advocating for meaningful police reform, civic engagement and protection of voting rights, and for economic empowerment policies that address the equity gap. We’re working to advance laws and regulations that protect against racism and discrimination.
2022 PROGRESS
September - Our Quarterly Equality Update: Connection Pushes Us Closer to Our Goals - Full Task Force
June - Our Quarterly Equality Update: Building a Future That Works for Us All - Full Task Force
February – Our 2022 Annual Equality Update: Accelerating Representation and Racial Equality - Full Task Force
2021 PROGRESS
October 2021 – Amy Waggoner & Joel Elliott: Business leaders should back stronger Voting Rights Act
August 2021 – Quarterly Update - Full Task Force
May 2021 – Quarterly Update - Full Task Force
May 2021 – Policy & Philanthropy Committees
March 2021 – Quarterly Update - Full Task Force
January 2021 – Publicly supported Indiana House Bill 1006, which was eventually signed by Governor Holcomb. The bill establishes a procedure to decertify officers who commit misconduct and requires an agency to request an officer's employment record prior to hiring officers. It also includes mandatory training in de-escalation as part of the use-of-force curriculum and increased use of officer-worn body cameras.
You can learn more about policy advocacy here.
2020 PROGRESS
August/September – Publicly supported California AB 1196 which bans carotid restraints and chokeholds and AB 1506 which will provide independent, accountable, and transparent oversight of police use of deadly force. Both were signed by Governor Newsom in September.
September/October – Publicly supported Indianapolis City-County Council Prop. 237 which adds increased civilian oversight of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.
You can learn more about policy advocacy here.
Join us in the important work of creating racial equity in Central Indiana.
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