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In setting out our corporate responsibility (CR) strategy five years ago, our ambition was to transform the many successful but disparate initiatives around the firm into a cohesive and coordinated international programme aligned to specific people, community and environmental targets. We have made good progress.

Our commitment to CR is now embedded in many aspects of the firm’s life, from the criteria considered in appraisals through to our business planning. Participation levels in our community  activities are high with every office involved, frequently working alongside clients and alumni of the firm.

At global and local levels, there are programmes to support our aims of increasing access to  justice, finance and education, working with major international NGOs as well as small, local charities. Teams around our network focus on how we can improve the diversity of talent within our firm, and ensure that we give everyone the opportunity to develop a meaningful career. And in every office, every day, steps are being taken to try to reduce our environmental footprint.

We decided some three years ago to become one of the few law firm signatories to the UN Global Compact. Clifford Chance is proud to support the principles enshrined in the Global Compact both through the conduct of our own business, and through the advice and support we provide to clients.

We hope that you enjoy reading about our progress in this report.

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