As a firm, we want to align our corporate values with our personal values
and express these values in the way that we do business – with attention
not only to the financial results of each decision, but also the
impact on our workplace and community.
Corporate Social Responsibility
We want to be responsible corporate citizens, which means having a positive impact on the communities where we live and work. In pursuit of this, we are continuously looking for ways to review and improve our programs and processes, so they align with the values of the people who work here and so we can support our community.
We’re committed to:
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
- The health and wellness of our employees
- Environmentally sustainable business practices
- Giving back to our communities through volunteering and our CC&L Foundation.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) contributes to the vibrancy and excellence of our work environment, ultimately strengthening our business. We value what makes you unique and want to embrace the people and communities we are part of.
What DEIB means to us
Diversity
The presence and appreciation of the aspects that make us different, including – gender, age, religion, (dis)ability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, language, culture, education, personality and skill set.
Equity
Promoting fairness in our policies, procedures, resources and decision-making, giving everyone the opportunity to succeed in their role.
Inclusion
Nurturing a workplace based on collaboration, support and respect where everyone’s perspectives matter.
Belonging
Something that people feel. Our DEIB efforts strive to result in people feeling accepted and connected to our company.
Embracing diversity through open conversation
We’re invested in making progress and are doing it through a two-way dialogue.
89%
People who believe that their
manager cares about
them as a person.
87%
People who think that they work in
an environment where they can
learn from mistakes.
81%
People who feel that this is a
safe place to work.
A closer look at our other commitments
Health & Wellness
We believe the health and wellbeing of the people who work here are critical to maximizing our collective performance. We are committed to undertaking initiatives that support a safe and healthy work environment within a culture where everyone feels secure and supported in making healthy lifestyle choices that promote personal and professional growth.
Specific firm initiatives to support employee health and wellness include:
- Health and Wellness month, which includes various activities to support employees’ physical and mental well-being.
- Participating in Mental Health awareness month in May.
- Providing education and training on our comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
Environmental Stewardship
It’s important to acknowledge the relationship between our business and our environment and that through our actions and choices, we can contribute to its vitality. We are committed to undertaking initiatives that support ongoing environmental stewardship.
Examples of our environmental initiatives include:
- Measuring and understanding our carbon footprint.
- Community trash pick-up in different cities where we work and live.
- Reducing disposable products in our offices.
Philanthropy
Through the Connor, Clark & Lunn Foundation (CC&L Foundation), we aim to enrich communities in which we live and work and support causes that are important to our clients, employees, partners and stakeholders.