Sustainability and Resource Management Practices
Environmental Commitments
Consistent with FDR’s Environmental Mission Statement, the company is committed to the principles of reduce, reuse, and recycle, and to working collaboratively with employees, suppliers, and local communities to minimize environmental impact.
Commitments include:
- Responsible use of natural resources
- Pollution prevention and waste reduction
- Continuous improvement of environmental performance where feasible
- Engagement with employees and suppliers on responsible environmental practices
Carbon Emissions Management
FDR seeks to minimize greenhouse gas emissions associated with its operations through practical operational controls.
Practices include:
- Maintaining a hybrid and remote-enabled operating model
- Encouraging virtual meetings and digital collaboration
- Reducing paper-based processes through secure digital workflows
- Limiting business travel to operationally necessary situations
FDR will assess opportunities to enhance emissions tracking methodologies over time in a manner appropriate to the size and nature of its operations.
Energy Management
FDR seeks to reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency across its operations.
Measures include:
- Use of energy-efficient office equipment where feasible
- Encouraging employees to power down equipment when not in use
- Supporting hybrid and remote work to reduce overall energy demand
- Periodic review of energy usage trends
Water Management
FDR’s water usage is limited in scope and primarily related to office facilities.
Our commitments include:
- Responsible and efficient water use in office environments
- Compliance with all applicable water-use regulations
- Encouraging water conservation practices in shared office spaces
Waste Reduction and Materials Management
FDR is committed to minimizing waste and promoting responsible materials management.
Practices include:
- Digital-first documentation and recordkeeping
- Recycling programs where available
- Secure and environmentally responsible disposal of confidential documents
- Proper recycling and disposal of electronic waste through approved vendors
Sustainable Procurement
Environmental considerations are incorporated into procurement decisions where practicable and aligned with FDR’s Supplier Diversity Policy.
This includes:
- Encouraging suppliers to demonstrate responsible environmental practices
- Supporting sustainable and diverse suppliers where feasible
- Considering environmental impact alongside cost, quality, and service standards
Business Travel
FDR recognizes that business travel contributes to environmental impact.
Accordingly:
- Virtual meetings are encouraged whenever feasible
- Business travel is approved only when necessary to support client or operational requirements
- Employees are encouraged to select efficient travel options where practical
