We have the power to make a difference – and a responsibility to improve the world. This report is our annual communication of the firm’s corporate responsibility targets and of progress toward our ESG (environmental, social and governance) goals.
We’ve been publishing it, sharing our data for the purpose of maintaining transparency and accountability, for more than 10 years. In 2023, we launched a Climate Action initiative aimed at deepening our decarbonization and resilience solutions to help clients take holistic approaches to mitigating and adapting to climate change.
We hired our first ED&I Officer, entering a new stage in our equity, diversity and inclusion efforts. And we moved closer to achieving our corporate responsibility targets, took on new commitments and embraced challenges to make lasting contributions.
2023 Progress
Financial Vitality Progress Report
Each year, we report on several indicators (in U.S. dollars) that show progress toward achieving our financial-vitality goals. The trends this reveals can illustrate how our corporate responsibility programs contribute to our vitality over time.
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Executive Message
In solving complex problems for our clients, we have always merged analytical and creative thinking. We combine the logical processes of theory, math and science with art, ingenuity and imagination. These qualities, together with strong collaboration, are ever more essential in a world of interconnected problems, competing priorities and expanding frontiers.
Our Corporate Responsibility Approach
Our big goal is to be the global driver of change and innovation in our industry, and our purpose is to embrace challenges to make lasting contributions. These principles inform our corporate responsibility approach, along with our core values.
Our Materiality Topics
In 2022, we conducted a materiality assessment that identified topics for ESG (environment, social and governance) measurement and reporting. This assessment built on our prior years of sustainability reporting and our corporate responsibility strategic planning.
Our Goals & Targets
Our corporate responsibility goals guide our CR approach, help define our materiality topics and provide a gauge by which we measure our progress. How successful have we been in meeting the short- and long-term targets we’ve set for attaining these goals?