At Johnson & Johnson, we have an opportunity to create healthier communities in a more equitable world for the millions of lives we touch every day.

In our second You Belong: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Impact Review, we reflect on the progress we have made to advance our core DEI strategic pillars: enhancing our culture of inclusion, building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve, and driving business innovation and growth. Our global DEI strategy is guided by best practices and insights from thousands of Johnson & Johnson employees around the world who consistently remind us that while diversity changes by location, inclusion is the same everywhere. Everyone wants to feel they belong.

We also look at the challenges and opportunities ahead and acknowledge that we need to do more to drive meaningful change. The events of 2020 have fueled a global awareness of racial and social injustices, and have propelled DEI to the forefront of society’s consciousness. The intensity of this social movement compels us to again ask ourselves the questions: Are we doing enough? Is our impact as broad as it can be? How can we do more?

Our longstanding commitment to DEI and the values of Our Credo have prepared us to meet this moment and drive sustainable change. We have created an inclusive environment that empowers our employees to share their unique perspectives and learn from one another. Together, we are charting a path forward to advance racial and social equity both within Johnson & Johnson and across society. Internally, we hosted conversations for employees to share their stories and to learn from each other. Externally, we are leaning into our longstanding partnerships with community-serving organizations such as Unidos, the National Urban League, NGO Instituto Identidades do Brasil (ID_BR), and as a Corporate Leadership Council member of the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

No one company can build a more equitable and just society alone. We need to engage even more deeply in our communities and partner with representative groups at national, regional and local levels so that we can leverage our size and scale to drive systemic change. Together, we can advance diversity, equity and inclusion to change the trajectory of health for all.

Wanda Bryant Hope
Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer