Investing in Sustainability
Our Beliefs
We believe we can make a significant contribution to the sustainability of our environment.
- We focus on environmental sustainability, with the objective of reducing costs and improving sustainability of our operations, to provide a strategic benefit to our company
- Environmental challenges in general and climate change in particular present a significant threat to the stability of the financial markets we participate in, and a corresponding societal impact on the communities we serve
- We can make a positive contribution by following prudent business practices that protect and conserve our natural resources
These strong, clear-cut beliefs we act on every day are our contribution to a better world for future generations.
Our Initiatives
We actively work toward minimizing the impact of our operations on the environment and demonstrating leadership by incorporating environmental considerations into our business practices.
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Utilizing high-efficiency electrical equipment, including LED and motion-activated lighting, solar panels, and high-efficiency HVAC units
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Encouraging environmentally friendly practices at our office locations in reducing water waste and the use of paper and plastics
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Assessing and acting on prudent investments in environmentally beneficial business opportunities and factoring in ESG considerations in such investment decisions
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Embedding the principles of advancing a circular economy into our practices through green investments and long-term implementation of new technologies
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We engage in prudent credit, underwriting, and sustainable procurement practices
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We practice dynamic strategic planning and work within robust risk and governance frameworks
In all practices we continually seek ways to increase efficiencies, lower operating costs, optimize capital expenditures, and add value for our customers. We do this by:
- Encouraging environmentally friendly practices at our office locations in reducing water waste and the use of paper and plastics
- Seizing prudent new business and investment opportunities arising from the transition to a low carbon society
We remain committed to minimizing the
impact of our operations on the environment.
