By Mark E. Rose (Toronto)
Avison Young is very proud to release its fourth annualGlobal Citizenship report.
Global Citizenship is the umbrella name of our firm’s
corporate social responsibility, sustainability and philanthropy strategy.
The report provides a comprehensive picture of who we are,
how we work and what we care about. It’s also an opportunity to recognize the
work of our talented and committed team.
Our Global Citizenship strategy encompasses our commitment to
good corporate governance, operational sustainability, corporate and employee
philanthropy, diversity and inclusion, continuous training, and employee health
and wellness, including mental health.
While helping clients on their sustainability journey is a
clear priority, our approach also leverages our differentiated structure – and
our caring and collaborative culture – to make a broader, lasting contribution
to our communities.
Since introducing this annual report in 2014, we’ve been
embedding Global Citizenship in the fabric of our organization. We’re getting
better at integrating sustainability criteria into our planning,
decision-making processes and operations – and at helping our clients do the
same.
It’s clear that our approach resonates with clients who, like
us, want to be both financially successful and socially and environmentally
responsible.
(Mark Rose is chair and CEO of Avison
Young.)
