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We see corporate social responsibility (CSR) as part of our roles as designers, not separate from what we do. As a practice, a profession and as individuals, we have a responsibility to our global communities. Our cultural values are our vehicle to serving this space. We launched our CSR strategy in 2017 and continue to build on its six key themes:

– Housing the majority

– Environmental and sustainable stewardship

– Resilient cities

– Community values – Empowering youth and associated educational institutions

– Alliances for diversity and inclusiveness (ADI)

Our CSR launch document can be found on our intranet. In 2022 and 2023, we plan to renew our focus on CSR by aligning the strategy with our GIG structure to provide support in each studio and acknowledge current staff contributions. We are also working with our communications and P&C teams to compile stories and initiatives across our studios to expand on our CSR focus within the Climate Playbook.

Many of our studios have appointed CSR leaders to propose and implement initiatives aligned with our global strategy. Our goal for 2023 is to ensure representation within GIG teams in every studio to champion CSR.

"Our REFLECT Reconciliation Action Plan, has expanded the community of Woods Bagot to build deeper relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders, whose voices and culture enrich our design process and projects. To me, this represents true Global Impact, challenging us to make inclusion and respect of our First Nations cultures a priority