Woodruff Sawyer & Co.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)

Adopted environmentally conscious practices such as automatic lights, equipment sleep-timers, and touchless water faucets; implemented a commuter benefits program; supported remote and hybrid work; encouraged reusable water bottles and glasses; reduced paper consumption through digitization; extended the life of office equipment.

Among the top 5% of all organizations for employee engagement; comprehensive and competitive benefits including an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP); wellness program with unlimited counseling, fitness courses, and financial coaching; active recruitment of diverse candidates; use of inclusive language in job postings; employee resource groups (ERGs); DE&I programming with monthly speakers and forums; up to two paid days off a year for volunteering.

Added two independent directors to the Board in the past three years; detailed policies on confidential information, business ethics, conflicts of interest, insider trading, and third-party code of conduct.

Limited direct environmental impact as a professional services firm; need to better understand and disclose carbon footprint.

Assessing the feasibility of providing more detailed climate-related disclosures; working with real estate partners to incorporate environmental factors into decisions about future office spaces.