The way we do business is driven by our values-based global Code, and the implementation of our related policies contributes to Clifford Chance's leading reputation.
The Doing Business pillar of our responsible business approach prioritises ethics, professional standards, and risk management, including regulatory compliance and business continuity to ensure the sustainability and resilience of our operations.
Adopting technology safely and securely is essential for the firm and our clients. We ensure our use of AI is responsible and aligned with our values, and that our people have the skills to adopt technology effectively and competently.
We continue to build our expertise in advising clients on legal and regulatory issues related to emerging technologies, including questions on the use of generative AI.
Our Enterprise Risk Management Framework, Information Governance and Data Privacy Frameworks, and Operational Resilience strategy are embedded globally. They include robust processes to manage technology and data securely.
Our Net Zero Delivery Group and Risk function work together to further the firm's understanding of the likely impacts of climate-related risks and opportunities on our business.
We continue to develop our approaches to climate change and human rights with our Responsible Business Board, in consultation with relevant stakeholders in the firm. This includes the integration of our Climate Change Policy into matter acceptance processes and further developing our approach to assessing the human rights impacts of the work we do.