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RGP Corporate Citizenship & Sustainability
Living up to our Human First philosophy by taking care of each other and the world around us.
“As a human-first organization, we know that we’re better because of a workforce that brings a diversity of thought, perspectives and experiences.”
Kate Duchene, CEO*as of October 2021
Taking Care of Our Planet
We believe that environmental sustainability is good for our planet and our bottom line. As a global professional services firm, our environmental footprint is relatively small and we remain committed to reducing it even more.
Our Goals
- We significantly limit employee travel by plane, train and car.
- We promote virtual offices and meetings through Project Virtual Connect by deploying new online technologies, processes and workflows, to reduce employee commuting times.
- In fiscal 2020-2021, we reduced our global real estate footprint by over 60,000 square feet.
- We created designated virtual offices, shrinking our physical offices by 21% in fiscal 2021.
- We plan to reduce our physical footprint by an additional 100,000 square feet in the coming years.
- Nearly all client invoices are processed via electronic billing.
- We deployed electronic pay stubs for all US employees.
- We reduced print-based marketing materials in favor of digital assets by 75%.
- This policy describes our commitment to operate our business as a responsible corporate citizen committed to sound environmental management. Global Environmental Responsibility Policy
Minimize our carbon emissions:
Decrease our global real estate footprint:
Reduce our reliance on print materials:
Our Environmental Policy
* since 2020
Minorities or Women
Putting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion to Work
At RGP, diversity, equity and inclusion are critical underpinnings of our shared values. As a Human First company, we recognize diversity as a strength that’s cultivated through our culture, our people, our business and our clients.
We are working to promote gender and racial equity in the workforce and in corporate leadership. We prioritize inclusivity to ensure that every employee can have the skills, access and resources needed to succeed in the Now of Work.
Our Goals
- Established a Social Justice Charitable Matching Fund, which has allowed us to help raise DE&I awareness internally across our organization by matching employees’ contributions to charitable organizations that promote social justice.
- Assembled global DE&I Council & Ambassador program which fosters DE&I education, awareness and involvement; promotes workforce diversity and inclusivity; and guides DE&I efforts into our go-to-market activities.
- Paradigm for Parity® Coalition Member, and several of our leaders named as “Women on the Rise” by Paradigm for Parity.
- Recognized as a 2020 Women on Boards “W” Winning Company.
- Delivered 100,000 items of free PPE to our Healthcare clients during the height of the global pandemic.
- Sponsor of BrightPath STEAM Academy’s Annual Camp. Founded by an RGP leader, the program introduces African-American youth to STEAM careers.
- Sponsor nonprofits locally through charitable donations and participated in regional events.
- Borderless Talent/Hybrid Work Model enables employees to work with greater flexibility and allowing for balancing work/life priorities.
- Employee Engagement and Community
- - RGP “Culture Clubs” encourage connection, collegiality and cultural enhancement to deepen team relationships.
- - RGP Kids Academy offers virtual learning for RGP children led by volunteer employee tutors/instructors.
- Resilience
- - Global Business Continuity Team improves our disaster preparedness plans and implements strategies to manage the health and security of our employees, business continuity and client confidence.
- Employee Health & Wellness
- - Sponsor wellness and self-care sessions for all employees.
- - Offer U.S.-based employees participation in our Employee Assistance Program, providing our employees with mental health support and resources.
- - Provide robust health and welfare benefits globally, including paid time off and holidays.
- Employee Growth & Development
- - RGP U, a global learning-and-training program, helps newly hired employees to acclimate faster and foster a sense of inclusion.
- - Leadership development programs create cohesive, high-performing employees.
- This policy summarizes our commitment to operate our business in a manner that upholds the highest standards of human rights and social responsibility. Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
Promote racial equity and social justice:
Two-thirds of our executive leadership team, and one-third of our board members, are women:
Increase community involvement and volunteerism:
Elevate employee experience through well-being, resilience and growth:
Our Corporate Social Responsibility Policy:
N.A. Employees
Minorities or Women
Directors Identify
as Minorities or Women
Executive Team Identify
as Minorities or Women
Operating With Integrity & Transparency
As a publicly traded company, we strive to earn the trust of our clients, employees, consultants, stockholders and the communities we serve by operating in a legal, ethical and trustworthy manner. We believe that good governance begins with effective leadership and strong values. Our corporate policies and structure allow our employees, executives and board to lead with integrity and transparency.
At a Glance
- The Board receives regular reports from senior management on areas of material risk to the Company, including operational, financial and strategic risks.
- The Audit Committee oversees the company’s risk assessment and risk management policies, particularly the management of financial risks.
- The Audit Committee receives regular reports from the Vice President of Internal Audit, who directly reports to the Audit Committee Chair.
- The Audit Committee receives quarterly reports on cybersecurity risks and the Company’s ongoing cybersecurity training for employees.
- The Compensation Committee oversees risk management around our executive compensation plans and arrangements.
- The Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee oversees risk management associated with the composition of the Board and other types of corporate governance risks.
- We maintain Corporate Governance Guidelines, which direct our Board’s actions.
- Reflects our commitment to operating in a fair, honest, responsible and ethical manner. Provides direction for reporting complaints in the event of alleged violations of our policies (including an anonymous hotline).
- Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
- Applies to all our vendors and requires them to operate with business integrity and legal compliance.
- Code of Vendor Conduct and Ethics.
- Applies to all of our directors, officers and employees and prohibits trading or tipping based on material, non-public information regarding the Company or any of its clients.
- Insider Trading Policy.
- Ensures above-board business dealings and compliance with global anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws.
- Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy:
- This policy summarizes our commitment to operate our business in a manner that upholds the highest standards of human rights and social responsibility.
- Corporate Social Responsibility Policy
Our Board plays an active role in corporate risk management:
Our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics:
Our Code of Vendor Conduct and Ethics:
Our Insider Trading Policy:
Our Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy:
Our Corporate Social Responsibility Policy:
Protecting Your Data
Integrity is central to our relationships with employees, clients, shareholders and business partners. That’s why we adhere to the highest data and privacy standards, far beyond what is required by law. Because when it comes to your data, we understand the unspoken value of trust.
Our Commitment to Protect Global Data and Privacy
- Compliance with global privacy laws.
- Utilize CIS CSC framework to leverage a risk-based approach in our information security program.
- Engage with third-party vendors to audit cybersecurity controls and assess potential vulnerabilities.
- Maintain oversight into risks and controls through the Audit Committee.
- Require ongoing cybersecurity training for our employees.
- Adherence to data security and privacy regulations:
