One Step Closer is committed to embracing J.E.D.I by fostering an inclusive, trusting culture where every voice matters; normalizing hard conversations; increasing the diversity of our membership and board; offering the space and programming for members to grow, learn, and practice living out J.E.D.I values; and supporting all member companies in implementing J.E.D.I commitments. As a trade organization committed to not only serving our members but also the greater natural products industry, we created J.E.D.I Collaborative, a natural products industry project, to raise awareness on key issues, offer action steps that can be taken, support with targeted programs and learning groups, and show case studies of change made, starting with our member brands.
J.E.D.I Collaborative envisions a natural products industry that centers at its core justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion to ensure that:
- All people feel welcome in the natural products industry by being able to participate in and feel justly treated
- Communities that support the industry thrive
- Employees feel inspired and valued
- Innovation is sparked by a diversity of identities and perspectives, which leads to growth and profitability
- Voices of marginalized communities are amplified in all conversations and decisions
- Products are accessible to those who most need them
- We understand how social and environmental justice are interconnected and work to address both
- Companies serve as role models as a force for good in the world
