Diversity, Equity & Belonging

No matter what you bring to the potluck, there's a seat at the table for you.

Instacart welcomes you just as you are-we celebrate your unique paths and experiences that have brought you to our table.

First things first, diversity, equity and belonging isn't something we view as "checking the box." We know that for Instacart to be a successful, long-lasting company, we have to approach it the same way we do any business goal: intentionally and with the resources it requires.

This is a journey for us-we have work to do and we are not shying away from the conversations and actions that will get us there.

Our Approach

For us, Diversity, Equity and Belonging encompasses everything from increasing representation, focusing on inclusion, career development and opportunities, to social impact initiatives uplifting our communities, and ensuring we're designing products that are accessible to everyone. We prioritize a race, ethnicity and gender equity-focused approach to achieve equality in all of our systems and processes.

Workforce Equity

Drive equitable outcomes for employees throughout their career at Instacart.

Workplace Belonging

Optimize for inclusion and belonging. No one should have to code switch at work.

Responsible Citizenship

Evolve what we are known for outside our four walls. From our corporate reputation to our commitment to fighting hunger-because food insecurity is a social justice issue.

Product Inclusion

Design accessible products for everyone, especially our most marginalized users, while uplifting brands from historically underrepresented entrepreneurs.

We are embracing being comfortable in the uncomfortable, so we can grow together.

These are the guidelines for how we interact, helping to shape an environment that creates space for growth where we don't shy away from making mistakes or having uncomfortable conversations:

Authenticity

Be you. Show up as you are and embrace vulnerability.

Intersectionality

Aim to understand. Learning and sharing lived experiences is critical to ensure all historically marginalized voices are seen and heard.

Intentionality

Be deliberate. Create space for voices who may have been historically overlooked.

Our Communities

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) serve as a catalyst to drive connection and create empowering spaces for the many communities at Instacart. Our ERGs help create a more inclusive culture and business, and amplify the voices of employees with shared identities and experiences across Instacart.

Nightshades

Nightshades’ mission is to build a more inclusive culture by attracting, retaining, and growing Black Instacart employees. We seek to encourage growth, and community amongst Instacart’s black employees. We are dedicated to building an inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve by increasing the ratio of black employees at Instacart and supporting and developing those who are already here.

Women@

Women@ is committed to attracting, retaining, and growing those who identify as women at Instacart through career development, community engagement, and internal culture building. We operate through five pillars: Culture, Community, Commerce, Career, and Member Engagement.

Rainbow Carrots

Rainbow Carrots are dedicated to celebrating the rich history and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community, driving improvements in the workplace, and providing support and opportunities for our LGBTQ+ employees.

Sazón

Sazón is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging, celebrating cultural richness, and nurturing personal development for the Latinx community at Instacart.

Parents@

Parents@ aims to support every parent within the Instacart family through social events, community building, employee development, and educating the company at large about life as a parent.

Asians@

Asians@’s mission is to celebrate, empower, and provide support to all Asian identifying employees at Instacart. We strive to foster an inclusive community that advocates for and celebrates all Asian cultures.

Advocates@

Advocates@’s mission is to strengthen the Instacart community by celebrating and uplifting diverse voices through programming focused on diversity training, development and social impact. We recognize that we all have the power to be advocates and that advocacy is a muscle that we must continue to build with collaboration, growth, learning and action.

Abilities@

Abilities@ is committed to building a more inclusive culture by building awareness, serving as a resource, and supporting Instacart employees with disabilities or those who have family members with disabilities.

Military@

Military@ is committed to attracting, retaining, and growing current and former military members. We work to foster an inclusive culture and build connections for members of the military community and their families.