Best Corporate Citizen
For the firm that has made managing its community and environmental impact an integral part of the way that it does business, whilst adding business value.
2006 WINNER
Jo Ford and Cathy Jones of Clifford Chance with Mallen Baker of Business in the Community
Clifford Chance is a clear winner this year. In addition to providing time, legal expertise, services and mentoring skills from over 70% of their staff, Clifford Chance has taken a leading role in reaching out to those less fortunate. Last year, they opened their facilities to over 250 community organisations. These initiatives are led from the top by Senior Partner Stuart Popham � and volunteering and community involvement is now an integral part of the appraisal process for everyone. This bedrock of support and concern ensures that good corporate citizenship is fast becoming a sustainable pillar of the firm � and setting standards of personal involvement higher than their competitors.
RUNNER UP
Weil, Gotshal & Manges is a worthy runner up. Their lawyers are involved in innovative pro bono work and have developed strong relationships with a wide range of charities � both large and small � going as far as secondment of staff to Oxfam. Staff are encouraged to participate in public service and given time off to do so and the broad cross section of projects indicates people really care about reaching out to the community. The firm�s strong focus on measurement of voluntary, pro bono activities is another sign of long term commitment and strong internal leadership on corporate responsibility issues.
2006 EUROPEAN WINNER AND 3RD PLACE
Jan van den Herik of KPMG Nederland with Cindy van Laar of CVL
KPMG Nederland has shown an enviable capacity and capability of helping others and acting as good neighbours. Over 60% of their staff is actively involved in local community activities � from start up businesses to sports clubs. The Dutch office is also reaching out and sharing experiences and best practice with other European practices to develop each country�s CR activities and achievements.
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2006 SPONSOR
Business in the Community is a unique movement in the UK of over 750 member companies, with a further 1,600 participating in its programmes and campaigns. Its purpose is to inspire, challenge, engage and support business in continually improving its positive impact on society. It is the largest and longest-established organisation of its kind - an independent business-led charity with 25 years experience.
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