DEIB
Creating an inclusive environment for all
Our vision
At TXI, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are core principles. We build better products when everyone belongs.
To be seen for who you are, and to have the opportunity to feel a sense of belonging, is a universal human need. We believe it is our responsibility and duty to create the conditions for belonging for every team member and the space to bring their authentic selves to work. That's why we're working to create an inclusive environment for everyone.
DEIB at TXI
At TXI, we embrace curiosity and accept imperfection as part of growth. We know mistakes will happen and see learning from them as essential. We offer ongoing education, invite outside DEIB experts, and track our progress openly with published goals.
We work to balance representation across hiring, promotion, and leadership.
Action and undertakings:
- Strategic plan and targets to address overrepresentation
- Equity audit for hiring, recruiting, and promotion
- Culture of curiosity, learning, and growth
- Openness to ongoing dialogue and constructive conflict
Equity means ensuring everyone has what they need to succeed, no matter their starting point.
We believe equal access to information is essential. We keep our culture, history, processes, and policies transparent so nothing important depends on tenure or seniority.
Equity guides how we continually improve how we work.
Action and undertakings:
- Documenting company culture to make the implicit explicit
- Equitable access to resources and information company-wide
- Using equity to evaluate and refine tools, processes, and approaches
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) to share company value with all employees
Inclusion is our responsibility to welcome others so that all can participate meaningfully.
We foster inclusion by listening intentionally and making sure every voice is heard.
When making decisions, we consider who will be affected and bring them into the conversation. If someone is missed, the DEIB working group helps identify and bridge the gap.
Action and undertakings:
- Employee surveys via Culture Amp
- Small-group discussions with leadership about company matters
- Engaging those impacted directly in decision-making
Belonging is about building community and making people feel that they belong.
We value every individual at TXI by understanding what support means for them and creating space for authenticity at work.
Action and undertakings:
- Cohort onboarding to build relationships from day one
- Regular small-group connection time across teams
- Individual check-ins and tailored support resources for every team member
- Quarterly meetups where employee owners build relationships and collaborate beyond their day to day work
ESOP
Everyone here is an owner
In 2022, TXI became 100% employee-owned. That was not just a business decision. It was a DEIB decision. Distributing ownership means every person here has a stake in what we build, how we treat each other, and where this company goes. Learn more about what employee ownership means at TXI.
As an employee-owned company, we hold a deeper belief: every person here has a stake in what we build and how we work together. Ownership means everyone deserves to thrive at TXI. And a company where everyone thrives builds things that actually matter for our clients.
Taking action
Our DEIB work doesn't stop at our own front door. The same principles that guide how we treat each other internally show up in how we engage with our communities, choose partners, and build products.
Justice pillars
We focus on four justice pillars, building partnerships with communities already leading this work. This keeps us accountable to something beyond our own walls and helps us show up more meaningfully in the spaces we operate in.
Racial justice
Racial justice was our top DEIB focus in 2020. Since then, we've focused on challenging and dismantling white supremacy culture. We have clear goals to correct racial over-representation in leadership and senior roles—and we're making progress.
Environmental justice
Our environmental justice work includes auditing our waste footprint and providing sustainable energy incentives for employees. We also partner with Climate Vault to offset the carbon footprint of our gatherings.
Disability justice
We're committed to prioritizing accessibility across our development, design, and business operations. Our accessibility working group provides guidance and training for TXIers on building accessible products and creating an inclusive company culture.
Gender justice
Our Women's ERG (Employee Resource Group) raises awareness and drives action around issues women face at TXI and beyond. We also have a plan to correct gender over-representation in leadership and senior roles—and that work is underway.
Sustainable giving fund
TXI is committed to building a business with broad social goals, not just financial ones. Through our sustainable giving fund, we support community partners working toward justice and lasting change.
Our fund prioritizes:
- Values alignment
- Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) leadership
- Organizational needs
- Financial impact
- Local and grassroots efforts
- Multi-year engagements
Our DEIB journey
Since 2016, TXI has been making intentional investments in DEIB. This is not a recent initiative. It is a decade of ongoing work, and we are still in it.
2016
Created the DEIB Team
2017
Fostered a company wide initiative around DEIB
2018
Documented practices that had previously been implicit
2019
Produced equitable salary transparency, DEIB training & roadmap
2020
DEIB became core to our mission as a company
2021
Adopted core justice pillars and engaged in community outreach
2022
Became employee-owned, focused on intersectionality & activism
2023
Conducted significant research into women’s experiences at TXI
2024
Reimagined career pathways with an eye toward equity
