Core SDG
SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS OBJECTIVE
4. Create a fair and inclusive future for all
Inequality within and among countries is a persistent cause for concern, and it is estimated that income inequality has risen by 6% in developing countries due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Major global issues have disproportionate effects on vulnerable groups, both in increased severity of impact and decreased ability to withstand effects. We prioritize social value and equal opportunity for all and embed this across our solution design spectrum, doing our best to ensure that no one is left behind.
What we’re focused on
We promote an inclusive work environment because it makes us a stronger company, where brilliant people of all backgrounds are energized by a sense of belonging. Our emphasis on a culture of belonging is aimed at providing all employees an equal platform and ensures that everyone is heard.
Our global inclusion and diversity strategy TogetherBeyondSM drives our focus on our culture, accountability throughout our organization, the development of our talent, and the growth of our business through global programming and initiatives. In the wake of the global awakening around systematic racial inequalities witnessed in the U.S. Black community during the summer of 2020, we launched our global Action Plan for Advancing Justice & Equality.
Nearly 20,000 employees are involved in our eight Jacobs Employee Networks. These employee-led groups play a critical role in fostering our Culture of Caring and belonging across our workforce, providing opportunities for collaboration and both personal and professional development in a supportive, global community.
» Target
Engage our workforce in 50,000 hours of global STEAM volunteering that enhances diversity and inspires the next generation by 2025
What comes next
- Integrate social value and equity considerations and innovations into the solutions we deliver for our clients.
- Deliver our Action Plan for Advancing Justice & Equality, including amplifying our culture of belonging and contributing to structural change in broader society.
- Continue elevating improved accessibility for all as a key business priority.
- Continue creating a Culture of Caring, a blended workplace that values the safety, positive mental health and sense of belonging for all employees.
- Create a social value program with Simetrica-Jacobs that supports inclusive economic growth and community regeneration.
At Jacobs we focus on putting values into practice. We have developed a Social Value Solutions framework that helps clients create social value and contribute to a more inclusive economy. For example, we are leading the development and implementation of a citywide Workforce Development Program at three U.S. airports (JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Liberty), which aims to ensure residents benefit through jobs and socio-economic inclusion.