Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) Policy
VentureWise is a small firm that provides advice and solutions to clients across various sectos and regions. We are committed to delivering high-quality services that create value for our clients and society while minimizing our negative impacts on the environment and interests of our employees and other stakeholders.
Environmental
We recognize that our business activities have direct and indirect impacts on the environment, such as greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, waste generation and water use. We strive to reduce our environment footprint by:
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Measuring and reporting our environmental performance on an annual basis and setting targets for improvement.
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Implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives in our offices and operations.
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Promoting sustainable travel and transportation options for our staff and clients, such as public transit, carpooling, cycling, and work from home arrangements.
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Reducing, reusing, and recycling our paper, electronic and other waste materials.
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Engaging with our partners to encourage them to adopt environmentally responsible practices and products.
Social
People are the most important asset of any organization, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work culture that supports their well-being, professional development, and career growth. We also seek to make a positive difference in the communities where we operate and serve. We achieve this by:
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Providing fair and competitive compensation and benefits to our employees and ensuring equal pay for equal work.
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Offering flexible work arrangements and policies that support work-life balance and family responsibilities.
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Providing regular training and feedback to our employees and creating opportunities for learning and advancement.
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Supporting the health and safety of our employees and providing them with access to wellness programs and resources.
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Respecting the human rights and dignity of our employees and stakeholders and prohibiting any form of discrimination, harassment, bullying or violence.
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Encouraging our employees to volunteer their time and skills to support local causes and organizations that align with our values and mission.
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Contributing to the social and economic development of the communities where we work through our pro bono and philanthropic initiatives.
Governance
We uphold the highest standards of integrity, ethics and professionalism in our business conduct and decision-making. We are accountable to our clients, shareholders, employees, and other stakeholders for delivering on our commitments and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our firm. We demonstrate this by:
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Complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and industry codes of practice to which we hold accreditation.
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Adopting and enforcing clear policies and procedures that guide our business operations and governance practices, such as anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, data protection and confidentiality.
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Establishing and maintaining effective internal controls and risk management systems to prevent, detect and respond to any potential issues or incidents.
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Engaging with our clients and partners in an open, honest, and constructive manner and soliciting their feedback and input on our ESG performance and strategy.
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Our ESG policy is reviewed periodically to reflect our business context, stakeholder expectations and best practices. We communicate our ESG policy and performance to our internal and external stakeholders through our website, annual report, and other channels. We welcome any questions or comments on our ESG policy and performance and invite you to contact us at brad@venturewiseconsulting.ca.