At dentsu, we believe that our differences make us stronger. Our mission is to be a champion for meaningful progress and a force good – with and for our people, clients, consumers and communities. To achieve this, we embed diversity in our mindset, in our solutions and in our teams to empower an inclusive, equitable culture. By building equity within our teams, we aim to become better collaborators with each other and with our clients, driving better outcomes for all.
DEI Report 2023
At dentsu, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is central to our vision, “To be at the forefront of people-centered transformations that shape society”.
It is our responsibility to empower business and societal transformation and in DEI we do this across our five global diversity themes of Gender, Anti-racism, LGBTQ+, Mental Health and Disability. We have the power to convene and change lives through, media, technology, and education not only for our people, but also our clients and wider society. Our 2023 report is a celebration of more than 72,000 dentsu colleagues from around the world and the contributions they have made to bring diversity, equity and inclusion to life at dentsu.
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Our Commitments in Action
As a modern marketing solutions company, we understand and value the significant role that we play in creating positive change, progressive policies and representation. We take a top-down and grassroots approach to our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts so that DEI permeates every aspect of our business. Our cohesive organizational design, with Lines of Business and centralized functions, allows us to truly operationalize this at the dentsu level and within our agencies. View our social impact commitment>
Attracting, developing and promoting diverse talent
We are committed to progress through how we attract, onboard, develop, and promote talent at all levels. It is critical that our people have the support and programs where they will be engaged and thrive.
Building Future Leaders
From how we invest our peoples’ careers with ongoing education, to our campus recruiting programs and relationships with HBCUs and other diverse student organizations, partnerships with organizations like MAIP, and building internally-developed early career programs within our brands and, dentsu’s The Code program for high school students, we’re creating a workforce that is rich in diversity of thought and representation.
Growing community & client impact
We are committed to leveraging our craft to create platforms and social solutions that push reform and drive sustainable change, to collaboration and sharing all that we learn with clients, partners and our industry community to advance progress.
Deepening research and learnings
We work to deepen understanding around anti-racism, anti-sexism and equity in all forms through our educational efforts and BRG events, partnership with organizations like Allyship & Action, and through our craft, such as the research from our Strategy team that provides value and insight to our industry, including through our partnership with #SeeHer.
Advancing representation in the media
We’re drawing awareness of minority-owned,-operated and -targeted media partners and on a mission to advance diversity across media supply chains.
Partnering with diverse suppliers
At dentsu, we believe our suppliers, like our employees, should have equal opportunity to thrive, and that equitable actions are needed to achieve this. By including and encouraging diverse businesses in our supply chain and, we create fair opportunity, promote innovation, and stimulate growth.
Advancing Industry Awareness
Celebrate Black History Month at dentsu
February, also known as Black History Month, is a time to learn, honor, reflect, action on, and celebrate the achievements made by African Americans in the United States. Join dentsu for ‘28 Days o...Founding member of the World Economic Forum Coalition to ...
48 organizations representing 13 industries, with more than 5.5 million employees worldwide and with headquarters in three continents have committed to building more equitable and just workplacesThe Code
The Code opens the doors of our industry to students from diverse backgrounds, through immersive workshops, work experience opportunities and apprenticeships.Perceptions of Progress: The State of Women's Equality in...
SeeHer and dentsu have collaborated on a proprietary research study. Perceptions of Progress: The State of Women’s Equality in the US, to understand consumers’ attitudes around the importance, prog...Female Foundry
Our mentorship program for the female leaders of tomorrow is empowering women in business and driving economic growth around the world.Elevating the Human Potential: Upskilling Employees with ...
In 2018, dentsu announced its partnership with AutonomyWorks, a company that specializes in mobilizing employees on the autism spectrum by creating job opportunities. Partnering with AutonomyWorks ...ABLE: Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement Project
We are supporting Innovation in Anti-Racist Police Training through providing Strategy, Creative and Media work to ABLE, along with serving on the board and amplifying impact through our client par...Our Partners
Meet our Business Resource Groups
Multicultural
Celebrates the diverse backgrounds and individual experiences that make our community great. Includes Black, Hispanic and Latinx, Asian, Middle Eastern affinity groups.
Interfaith
Appreciates the beliefs of all our people and foster unity by sharing observances, traditions, greetings, and representations for open and honest communication.
Parents
Championing the voice of all parents and parents-to-be to ensure that they receive support through all moments of parenthood.
Military
Celebrates employees who balance the demands of service and civilian lifestyles.
Enablement
Committed to support employees of all abilities to thrive in a safe and accessible workplace. Includes subcommittees for Disability and Mental Health.
Pride
Celebrates diversity of experience and creates a brave space where our people can bring their authentic selves.
Women Empowerment
Developing a culture of advocacy, equality and empowerment to advance and support women in the workplace.