25 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Business and Racial Justice in America. HOU_ORD. Before a CEO speaks out on the issue of racism in this country, how far along should their organization be in achieving its own racial equity - and diversity -related goals? U.S., among Non-Hispanic White, Black, Hispanic and Asian populations. Data is rebased to exclude those that said, “a CEO should NOT publicly speak out on this issue...”. CEOS: DON’T WAIT FOR PROGRESS TO TAKE A STAND Don’t wait for progress Goals established Concrete plans developed Some progress made A lot of progress made Most of its goals achieved 31 32 32 25 22 21 21 24 Asian Hispanic Black White 50% or more say CEOs have permission to speak once their company has reached this stage Percent who say: Before a CEO speaks out on racism, how far along should their own company be in achieving racial equity and diversity goals?