The dimensions in the framework above should be complemented with an accountable Diversity & Inclusion initiative using internal or external resources empowered to create and measure meaningful change in the corporate culture of the firms agreeing to this framework.

As an industry where partnership is a common operating paradigm, addressing the diversity issue through partnership with organizations whose missions are to increase diversity in the financial services industry is the path REEC advocates. REEC, SEO, MLT, Toigo and InRoads all have contributed significantly to the current level of diversity in CRE and are examples of potential diversity partners.