Sustainability at Spencer Stuart

Spencer Stuart is committed to sustainability. Our purpose is to discover and develop leadership for a better future. We are focused on making measurable progress in sustainability within our firm and helping our clients achieve their sustainability ambitions. While we are taking action to advance sustainability in our own business, we know that our greatest impact will come through our work supporting thousands of clients around the world.

We have developed a sustainability framework to align our priorities and accountability:

Planet: Manage the impact we have on the environment.
People: Contribute to a highly engaged employee base, collectively building and acting on our sustainability goals.
Clients: Meet client expectations and align with our clients to help drive progress toward shared sustainability objectives.

We believe embracing sustainability and responsible business practices is integral to contributing positively to the world around us. One of our Firm values is to ‘act with a better future in mind,’ and therefore our commitment to sustainability is not just a goal — it’s part of who we are. We know our collective efforts create the positive impact we envision.”

Jordan Brugg Chief Executive Officer

Spencer Stuart Voices

We should all be much more aware of our impact on the world that our children and grandchildren will inherit.”

Consultant, New York

I believe that we can all play a part, even on a small scale, in saving/preserving our planet.”

Admin Team Member, Brussels

Being green is crucial for the survival of the planet. There is no other option.”

Associate, Sao Paulo

I am passionate about the environment and feel anxious about the future of our planet if we do not look after it today…”

Talent Team, London

I am committed to improving our behaviors and our consciousness about our impact and I think one of the best ways is to live it in the day to day activities we do.”

Consultant, Santiago

We live in an interconnected world where we currently treat resources as unlimited. We need to change our mindset and worldview, one person, one team at a time. I can do my small part in this way.”

Consultant, Minneapolis / St. Paul

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Our Green Teams Around the World

Our global Green Teams include over 130 members from various cohorts across 40 offices, and we continue to expand these groups based on our colleagues’ interests. Our Green Teams collaborate to find realistic and creative ways to decrease our environmental footprint and increase our fluency in sustainability through focused employee engagement and empowerment.

Amsterdam Green Team

Held a "Wildflower Planting Party" to celebrate the preservation of pollinating insects such as bees and butterflies

Bangalore Green Team

In collaboration with the Grow Billion Trees NGO, we planted 50 saplings, laying the foundation for a Miyawaki-style urban forest.

Brussels Green Team

Spent their lunch break on Earth Day picking up litter around the office building

Buenos Aires Green Team

Successfully planted 15 trees alongside the Plantarse NGO at the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve

Buenos Aires Green Team

Team photo at the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve

Mexico City Green Team

Hiked in Ajusco and reflected on the importance of nature conservation

Paris Green Team

Organized a Climate Fresk workshop where participants drew a fresco highlighting the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)

Seattle Green Team

Celebrated "Green Seattle Day" at Kubota Garden, where we planted a total of 83 native plants and mulched 400 square feet

Seattle Green Team

Group photo at Kubota Garden

Singapore Green Team

Transformed our unwanted t-shirts into reusable tote bags during a waste management workshop

Singapore Green Team

Gathered at a local park to clear our beaches of litter – cleaned up more than 30 kg of waste

Tokyo Green Team

Visited the largest incineration plant in the greater Tokyo area to help us become more mindful about reducing waste

Bringing Our Commitment to Life

We are proud to have earned the EcoVadis Bronze Medal sustainability rating. This highlights our commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices, and we will continue identifying ways to improve our efforts in these areas.

Spencer Stuart is a participant in the UN Global Compact, a leading initiative for businesses committed to supporting universal principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption. By joining this global movement, we reinforce our dedication to sustainable and ethical practices, collaborating with other organizations to drive positive change and contribute to a more sustainable future for all.

As part of our commitment to address climate change, Spencer Stuart has supported a wide range of climate projects with different impacts, including microloans for solar lamps, improved cookstoves, clean drinking water, forest protection and wind energy. Read more about our commitment to climate action transparency.

Our Clients

At Spencer Stuart, we leverage our unique insights to assist boards and executive teams in advancing sustainability. Our extensive global and cross-sector expertise enables us to assess pressing issues, identify the necessary character and capabilities leaders will need to address them, and help leaders maximize their impact, while preparing boards to navigate this evolving landscape.

HOW WE SUPPORT CLIENTS

Our Policies and Statements

Environmental Sustainability Statement

Labor and Human Rights Statement

Supplier Code of Conduct

Supplier Diversity Program

Sustainable Procurement Policy

UK Modern Slavery Statement

Explore Our Insights

Sustainability in the Spotlight: The Balancing Act of ESG

The third annual global Sustainability in the Spotlight survey, conducted by Spencer Stuart and the Diligent Institute, asked public and private board directors across industries and geographies about their companies’ sustainability strategies and oversight.

Creating a Sustainable Culture

This series of articles offers a research-based, holistic view of the elements contributing to the creation of a sustainability culture.

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License to Transform: An Expectation to Deliver

Our latest annual report on sustainability leadership and functions examines the changing role of the CSO and proposes key questions to help them and their teams implement the transformation they’ve been given license to deliver.