Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2019)
Reporting Period: 2019
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Environmental
- Social
- Governance
Social Achievements
- Lease Crutcher Lewis improved recruiting, retention, and performance through workforce diversification initiatives.
- Solid Form achieved 20% workforce growth, 64% increase in customer spend, and 49% increase in average project size by investing in holistic business growth and marketing.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Environmental regulations (e.g., Oregon's diesel pollution reduction law, Washington's energy performance standards for buildings)
- Immigration policy changes and uncertainty
- Changes in Washington and Oregon employment laws (minimum wage, paid sick leave, etc.)
- Shortage of skilled labor
- Retaining high-performing employees
- Maintaining competitive compensation and benefits
- Maintaining high levels of employee engagement
- Potential market correction
- Political uncertainty
Mitigation Strategies
- Cost control, including personnel-related costs
- Diversifying clients and services
- Strategic project selection
- Innovative recruiting and retention strategies (Lease Crutcher Lewis, Solid Form)
- Investing in R&D and marketing (Clarum Homes example)
- Thorough I-9 audits and consideration of E-Verify
- Working with employment/immigration counsel
- Staying updated on employment law changes and ensuring policy compliance