Governance

Mechanisms, processes and relations by which our corporations abide by.

Our Governance

We are a values-driven organization and work to meet the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are committed to creating positive, enduring change through our work with clients and the way we run our firm. We regularly evaluate and update our governance to ensure our firm today stays true to our purpose, mission, and values.



Our Code of Conduct

Our Code establishes the principles—fundamental elements that define who we are and how we build and maintain trust—that guide how we live our firm’s purpose, mission, and values everyday. It is representative of our commitment and obligation to our clients, to our communities, and to one another. It builds upon the expectation that we comply with all laws and regulations
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We are grounded in our purpose, mission, and values

Our shared commitment to our clients, our communities and to each other is the foundation of everything we do and drives our firm’s culture.

We build trust through our integrity

Our Code guides us toward integrity based decision making and allows us to lead in ways that earn and build trust. It outlines the behaviors expected from each of us, what to do, and where to go if we have questions, no matter where we are in the world.

We are dedicated to doing the right thing

Core behaviors include:
• Never engaging in bribery or corruption
• Interacting properly with government officials
• Abiding by trade controls and sanctions
• Competing fairly
• Protecting individual privacy
• Maintaining complete and accurate records

We partner with our clients responsibly

Core behaviors include:
• Selecting clients and engagements responsibly
• Protecting confidentiality
• Safeguarding data
• Using technology assets responsibly
• Avoiding conflicts of interest

We are conscious of our impact in our communities

Core behaviors include:
• Championing social impact
• Striving for environmental sustainability
• Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) responsibly and ethically

We respect one another

Core behaviors include:
• Maintaining an inclusive, respectful, and caring meritocracy
• Never engaging in harassment or discrimination
• Communicating responsibly
• Working safely