Fight for Racial Equity at Salesforce
Our Goal
Tulipshare has submitted a proposal to Salesforce requesting a publicly disclosed independent third-party racial equity audit of Salesforce's impact on civil rights, equity, diversity and inclusion; the audit should be conducted with input from civil rights organizations, employees, and communities in which Salesforce operates. This proposal will be on the ballot at Salesforce’s upcoming Annual General Meeting. By investing in our campaign and casting your vote, you’re adding your voice to a call-to-action seeking to hold Salesforce accountable and improve the company’s representation and treatment of minority groups.
Why it’s important
Recent events, including the murder of George Floyd and the disproportionate impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic have galvanized the movement for racial justice and equity. As the number one customer relationship manager (CRM) in the world, it is important that Salesforce also leads in its diversity, equity and inclusion practices. Increased diversity in the workplace is linked to increased productivity, innovation and performance. Although Salesforce hired its first Chief Equality Officer in 2016 and began releasing quarterly equality reports, the company’s diversity numbers barely improved. The percentage of Hispanic and Black employees at Salesforce merely inched up from 4% Hispanic and 2% Black in 2015 to 5.1% Hispanic and 4.3% Black in 2021.
Recent resignations from two Black women in prominent positions at Salesforce indicate a lack of progress regarding the company’s diversity and racial equity.
