Business and Affirmative Action Council (BAAC)
The Business and Affirmative Action Council (BAAC) is a dedicated council of the Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), established to promote affirmative action, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across India’s business ecosystem.
The Council works to institutionalise inclusive supply chains, inclusive workplaces, and inclusive entrepreneurship, ensuring that economic growth is equitable, participatory, and sustainable.
BAAC recognises that diversity and inclusion are strategic business imperatives.
The Council supports businesses in integrating inclusive procurement, supplier diversity, fair employment practices, and inclusive leadership frameworks into their core operations.
Through advocacy, partnerships, and capacity building, BAAC seeks to expand opportunities for historically underrepresented communities across value chains and workplaces.
Vision
To build a diverse, inclusive, and equitable business environment where opportunity, dignity, and growth are accessible to all.
Mission
- To advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as core business values
- To promote inclusive supply chains and supplier diversity
- To foster inclusive workplaces with equitable hiring, retention, and leadership pathways
- To strengthen affirmative action through business-led initiatives and policy engagement
Core Focus Areas
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Inclusive policies, leadership diversity, and workplace sensitisation
- Inclusive Supply Chains: Supplier diversity, inclusive procurement, and MSME integration
- Inclusive Workplaces: Fair employment practices, safe and respectful work environments
- Inclusive Entrepreneurship: Capacity building, access to finance, and market linkages
- Policy Advocacy & Thought Leadership: Research, dialogue, and inclusive growth frameworks
