In 2020, Gowling WLG committed to support the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact. This was an important step for our international firm, one that gave new perspective to our core values while providing an opportunity to reflect upon our role as a member of the global legal and business communities.
More than anything, committing to the Principles underscored that there is significant work ahead of us – upholding human rights at home and abroad, championing an inclusive and equitable office culture, and coordinating with our industry peers to create a sustainable future. While we acknowledge our work in these areas is never finished, the UN Global Compact continues to inform our strategy, steer our decision-making and guide the day-to-day operations of our firm – all with a view to creating a better world for our people, our clients and our communities.
With these things in mind, we are pleased to share our first annual UN Global Compact Communication on Progress. The Communication below outlines the progress made by our offices in Canada, and in Russia, showcasing what we have achieved over the last year and highlights our key areas of focus in the post-pandemic years to ahead. More specifically, this Communication provides a contextual overview of the firm, articulates our vision, sets forth our values, and provides high level summaries of how we are involved in supporting our communities through Pro Bono work, supporting our people through equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives, describes our anti-corruption initiatives and articulates our commitment and work towards environmental sustainability.
Peter Lukasiewicz
Chief Executive Officer