Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Being a Compassionate, Empathetic Organization

At Blue and Co., we celebrate and promote diversity, equity, and inclusivity among our 450+ employees, and we lead with these principles every day in the way we do business. Our team is committed to serving others, and DEI is ingrained in firm values of being Responsive, Caring, Advocates. We understand it is essential to have a diverse set of voices at every table, and we deeply appreciate the unique insights of all populations.

We understand that to eliminate racism and increase diversity and equity across the accounting industry, it has to start with us. We commit to do our part to make our communities better places to live and work for all, and we commit to:

• Being responsive through identification of needs in our communities to actively support the creation of opportunities for underrepresented populations and the development of programs that open the door to the accounting profession for all who are interested;
• Demonstrating that we care by supporting underrepresented businesses to advance local economies and lift up communities so businesses can grow and thrive; and
• Continuing to listen, discuss, educate and support issues of racial inequality and lean into the concerns of all employees regardless of backgrounds because we are advocates through our actions, not just words.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council

The Blue Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council (DE&I Council) is an internal employee resource group created by Blue to encourage an environment of inclusivity regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, race, nationality, disability, age, or genetic information.

Founded on the core values of community, respect, advocacy and development, the Blue DE&I Council aims to promote education and awareness across the organization and to provide a safe space where open dialogues and information sharing is welcome among all team members. The Council is led by Blue employees spanning all 10 office locations and representing numerous functions and levels within the firm.

Even as the responsibilities of the DE&I Council continue to evolve and grow, the foundational purpose of the Council is to ensure Blue is a workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and included.Our goal is to educate and develop all employees to be promoted and contribute to their full potential. We strive to drive change in our workplace and the world around us, and to foster a culture of hope for everyone. We are Responsive. We are Caring. We are Advocates. We are Blue.