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OUR WORK In the past two years, we’ve seen some progress in action on climate change, as well as a fundamental shift in the thinking of many of our most prominent business leaders and institutions. Recently the American Business Roundtable released a new a set of purpose statements, one of which is “Supporting the communities in which we work. We respect the people in our communities and protect the environment by embracing sustainable practices across our business.”
This focus on communities and the environment is a fundamental shift from the rationale that dominated the late 1990s. Today’s business leaders are more focused on creating value for stakeholders through environmental stewardship – the new word for this change is coined ‘inclusive capitalism’. The primary impact Golder has on sustainable development is through the work we do for our clients, and what we can help them achieve. Those individual projects add up to a substantial contribution, because we work with thousands of clients across manufacturing, infrastructure, power, mining, and the oil and gas sectors, supporting each to achieve its own sustainable development goals. Our consultants strive to create sustainable solutions. They value being part of an organization that is invested in a sustainable future. They also want to see Golder recognized as a provider of sustainable solutions to clients in the markets we serve. If we, as individuals or organizations, can increase global awareness and translate awareness into action, we can make a difference.
GOLDER 2018 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT REPORT
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