Our commitment to DEI is not just a core value but a strategic imperative that shapes how we operate, innovate, and contribute to society. By embracing diverse perspectives and creating an equitable and inclusive environment, we aim to unlock the full potential of every individual within our organization.

Our DEI Strategy

1. Promoting Diverse Representation
   • We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. Our hiring practices prioritize diversity across all dimensions—race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and more. We actively seek out talent from underrepresented groups to ensure that our team is rich in varied perspectives, experiences, and ideas.
2. Fostering an Inclusive Culture
   • Creating an environment where everyone feels valued and included is at the heart of our DEI efforts. We are dedicated to providing ongoing DEI training and promoting open dialogue among employees at all levels. Our goal is to cultivate a workplace where all voices are heard, and where individuals feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.
3. Ensuring Equality in Opportunity
   • Equality is about more than fair treatment—it's about providing everyone with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed. At Utilitarian Labs, we review our policies, practices, and compensation structures to eliminate systemic barriers that may disadvantage certain groups. We are committed to ensuring equitable access to promotions, leadership opportunities, and professional development for all employees.
4. Accountability and Transparency
   • We recognize that a strong DEI strategy requires accountability. We will set measurable goals for diversity and inclusion and regularly track our progress through surveys, metrics, and audits. We will also be transparent about our efforts, publishing reports on our DEI progress and making data-driven adjustments to our strategy as needed.
5. Partnering with Diverse Suppliers
   • Beyond our internal focus, we are committed to supporting diversity in our supply chain by partnering with businesses owned by women, minorities, and underrepresented groups. This helps to amplify our DEI impact beyond the walls of our organization, contributing to the broader economic empowerment of diverse communities.

Our Public Commitment

Utilitarian Labs pledges to be a leader in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion both within our organization and in the industries we serve. We commit to:

• Increasing workforce diversity by implementing inclusive recruitment practices and expanding partnerships with diverse educational institutions and talent networks.
• Advancing equality by continually assessing and addressing inequities in our policies, practices, and opportunities.
• Fostering inclusion by creating a safe and supportive environment where all employees feel they belong and can thrive.
• Engaging in community partnerships to support DEI initiatives that benefit the broader society, including mentorship programs, scholarships for underrepresented groups, and participation in industry-wide DEI initiatives.
• Regularly reporting our progress to maintain accountability and drive continuous improvement.

We believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace is not only the right thing to do but is also essential to our success. By ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to contribute and grow, Utilitarian Labs is building a stronger, more innovative, and more resilient organization—one that is poised to tackle the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow.

At Utilitarian Labs we believe that progress is important and have incorporated DIE as part of our growth strategy since 2023-24. We have put sustained efforts to add more resources from diverse regions, cutting across language, gender, cast or community barriers.

• We are proud to declare that we are a 100% diversely owned organization.
• We collaborate with resource development institutes who are committed to training Salesforce talent from communities that are underrepresented in technology.
• We work with our customers and extended partners to tap into this pipeline of diverse talent to fill open opportunities within their organizations as and when available.
• We have currently 26% Female employees and are progressively growing this number.
• To create equitable opportunities, we try and enable them to get professionally certified by Salesforce on various new technologies.
• We organize frequent internal all employee interaction opportunities for our talented resources to open up and contribute with their innovative ideas for the business growth. We hear them, we let them speak.

Conclusion

DEI is more than a strategy for Utilitarian Labs—it is a commitment to creating a more just, inclusive, and equitable workplace that empowers all individuals. By embedding these principles into our core business operations, we are not only fostering a culture of respect and collaboration but also setting the foundation for long-term success and social impact.