Communities

Person of Colour-Led Business

The company is majority-owned by individuals who identify as people of colour or has a majority of individuals who identify as people of colour in senior leadership positions.

Sustainable Development Goals
Reduced inequalities
Proof Point Level
Product Business

What are the requirements for this Proof Point?

Criteria

  • Individuals who identify as people of colour own more than a 50% stake in the company; or
  • 20% or more of the company is owned by individuals who identify as people of colour AND at least 50% of the senior management team and/or board of directors identify as people of colour

Information you'll need to share in this Proof Point

  • Name(s) of the owner(s) and senior leadership team where applicable

What documents do I need to supply?

Evidence should strongly support the claim and will be made publicly available

Please provide evidence of business ownership and/or composition of senior leadership team for this Proof Point. Redact any confidential information such as addresses.

  • Incorporation documents

  • Signed lawyer's letter

  • National company registrar link (e.g. Companies House in the UK)

  • Shareholders' agreement

  • Signed statement of transparency with a breakdown of the senior leadership team

Who can verify this Proof Point?

Verifiers are third parties who can confirm the validity of a given Proof Point

  • Lawyer/legal office

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