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Our Purpose

Our Responsible Business Committee (RBC) brings together our approach to wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, social value and staff engagement.

By coordinating these areas under one framework, we ensure we deliver measurable social and environmental impact alongside commercial success, while actively managing reputational, regulatory and client-related risk.

How We Deliver Impact

The RBC ensures that responsible business activity is structured, accountable and aligned to firm priorities by:

  • Developing and delivering an annual Responsible Business & Social Value Plan
  • Setting and monitoring KPIs agreed with the Executive Committee
  • Providing regular updates across the firm
  • Supporting client tenders, accreditations and external reporting
  • Ensuring initiatives are measurable, evidenced and auditable

Our Focus Areas

Our work is centred around five key areas:

Sustainability & Environment

Reducing our environmental impact through structured, evidence-based initiatives, including Net Zero commitments and carbon reduction.

Social Value & Community

Supporting communities through volunteering, pro bono work and meaningful social impact initiatives.

Wellbeing & Culture

Promoting a positive, inclusive workplace with a strong focus on mental health, engagement and employee experience.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Embedding fairness, inclusion and equal opportunity across all aspects of the firm.

Engagement & Social Initiatives

Bringing people together through firmwide events and initiatives that strengthen culture and collaboration.

Working With Our Clients

Our Responsible Business Committee supports our clients by:

  • Aligning our work with their ESG and social value objectives
  • Providing evidence for tenders and panel appointments
  • Demonstrating robust, credible approaches through frameworks such as B Corp