At the National Geographic Society
We explore with curiosity, empathy and a shared sense of responsibility and commitment to a better world.
We excel because we embrace diversity, inclusivity, openness and collaboration.
We innovate by taking bold risks and celebrating wisdom gained through lessons learned, persistence and reflection.
We believe we can only achieve our mission when we actualize our values, including our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, in every aspect of our work.
As an organization guided by science and innovation, we recognize that research shows the very best ideas result from teams with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences working together effectively to harness the creative power and ingenuity of diversity. Championing all voices and ensuring members of the Society community are empowered to bring their unique perspective and story to bear on our mission work is critical to pushing us to a brighter future.
Our guiding principles
Fostering a global community where everyone can thrive, contribute and succeed is at the heart of all we do. Our work is guided by the Society’s values and diversity, equity and inclusion guiding principles. It’s what makes our teams strong, our work impactful and our stories worth telling.
We embrace everyone’s unique identities, experiences, and abilities. We are committed to including multiple global voices in decisions, making opportunities available to all, and creating spaces, resources, events, and communities that reflect the diverse world we live in.
We are committed to collaborating and designing in partnership with people from all communities, both internal and external, to support innovative ideas and solutions globally
We approach our work with a critical lens toward equity and ensuring the outcomes and impact of our work are equitably distributed across the people with whom we work. We are committed to ensuring all people can influence and benefit from our work.
We communicate clearly and transparently around decision-making to increase accountability, encourage dialogue, and build trust.
We are dedicated to making our work inclusive and accessible to all by accounting for the varying needs of our internal and external audiences.
We are committed to self-reflection, ongoing learning, and improvement. We develop practical goals, measure our progress toward them, and adapt our work accordingly.
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