Beyond the Promises: Who’s Actually Delivering on Racial Equity in Consulting?

Consulting firms talk a lot about diversity and inclusion, but which companies are actually hiring, promoting, and paying equitably? If you’re an ethnic minority looking to break into consulting, it’s time to look beyond the slogans and into the real numbers.

These firms—EY, KPMG, and PwC—aren’t just setting diversity goals; they’re making measurable progress. Here’s what you need to know.

🏆 EY: Setting Bold Partner-Level Targets

📈 Target: 10% Black Partners & 20% Ethnic Minority Partners in the UK by 2025.
🎯 Achievement: 18% of UK equity partners are from ethnic minority backgrounds (2023).
📊 Transparency: Publishing ethnic minority pay gap data since 2017.
🤝 Commitment: Partnered with the World Economic Forum’s Partnership for Racial Justice.
📅 Opportunities: Insight days for first-year Black Heritage students.

💡 What Stands Out? EY’s focus isn’t just on hiring—it’s about increasing representation at the highest levels of leadership.

🌍 KPMG: Pushing for Long-Term Change

📈 Target: 25% Ethnic Minority Employees & 20% Ethnic Minority Partners in the UK by 2030.
🎯 Achievement: As of 2023, 13% of Partners are from ethnic minority backgrounds.
📊 Transparency: Publishing ethnicity pay gap data since 2017.
🤝 Commitment: Signed onto Race at Work Charter, Change the Race Ratio, and If Not Now, When? Black Inclusion in the UK.
📅 Opportunities: Insight days for first-year Black Heritage students.

💡 What Stands Out? KPMG’s long-term commitment aims to fundamentally reshape leadership representation by 2030.

📊 PwC: Expanding Workforce Diversity

📈 Target: 15% Partners from an Ethnic Minority by 2025.
🎯 Achievement: UK workforce from ethnic minority backgrounds grew from 22% to 32% (2017-2023).
📊 Transparency: Publishing ethnicity pay gap data since 2018.
📅 Opportunities: Insight days for first-year Black Heritage students.

💡 What Stands Out? PwC is increasing diversity not just at senior levels but across the entire workforce.

🔍 What Does This Mean for You?

For ethnic minorities pursuing a career in consulting, representation matters—and these firms are leading the charge on transparency, leadership diversity, and early career opportunities.

Want to find a firm that aligns with your values? Windō helps job seekers:
✅ Compare racial equity initiatives across consulting firms.
✅ Track leadership representation & hiring trends.
✅ Set alerts for diversity-focused career programs.

📌 Looking Ahead: The consulting industry is changing, and these firms are opening doors for a more inclusive future. The question is—where will you step in?