What is a Civil Rights Audit?
A Civil Rights Audit is a comprehensive, independent assessment of a company’s operations, policies, and practices to identify potential civil rights risks and impacts.
Why Should I conduct an Audit?
These audits not only mitigate legal and reputational risks but also provide a roadmap for embedding fairness, equity, and accountability into business strategy.
Risk Management
Proactively address potential violations before they result in lawsuits, fines, or reputational harm.
Investor Expectations
Institutional investors increasingly call for civil rights audits as part of ESG and fiduciary responsibility
Regulatory Compliance
Anticipate and comply with civil rights laws, disclosure requirements, and federal/state enforcement
Workforce & Customer Trust
Demonstrate transparency and accountability, enhancing brand reputation and stakeholder confidence.
How we conduct a Civil Rights Audit
Assess corporate policies, board oversight, and governance practices through a civil rights lens.
Examine workforce demographics, pay equity, hiring, promotions, and customer outcomes.
Interview employees, community groups, and advocacy organizations to capture diverse perspectives.
Evaluate supply chains, marketing, lending, or product design for discriminatory impacts.
Deliver a findings report with prioritized actions, risk mitigation strategies, and performance metrics.
A Civil Rights Audit is no longer optional—it’s a strategic imperative. Companies that invest in equity, compliance, and accountability not only protect themselves from risk, but also build enduring trust with employees, customers, and investors.
Louis D. Coppola
Chief Executive Officer & Co-FounderKey Questions and Considerations
Financial services, technology, retail, healthcare, and consumer goods—any industry with material civil rights risks in workforce, product design, or customer impact.
DEI assessments focus on workplace inclusion. Civil Rights Audits broaden the scope to include legal compliance, external impacts, community effects, and systemic equity risks.
Independent third-party experts with legal, ESG, and civil rights expertise—ensuring credibility, impartiality, and defensibility with regulators and investors.
A written report outlining risks, compliance gaps, and actionable recommendations. Many companies use findings to guide disclosures, investor engagement, and policy reforms.
Best practice is every 2–3 years, or more frequently if significant risks, controversies, or regulatory pressures arise.
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