Racism, Discrimination and Abuse of Power: Shifting Awareness to Action

The murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, closely following the murders of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, was one of a series of tragedies and high-profile cases that prompted global racial justice protests and led to intense public dialogue about racism, discrimination and the abuse of power (RDAP) in all aspects of society, including within workplaces. Recognizing that Ethics and Compliance (E&C) functions and practitioners may have unique opportunities to address RDAP within their organizations, the Ethics and Compliance Initiative (ECI) convened a working group to explore relevant research, best practices and opportunities.