ESG | Pender & Howe

Pender & Howe's Commitment to ESG

ESG in Action: Supporting Boardroom Diversity

Pender & Howe Executive Search is committed to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.

As one pillar of our ESG commitment, we are delighted to continue supporting the Women In Bio - Greater Montreal Excellence in Canadian Board Governance (ECBG) program in partnership with the McGill Executive Institute.

This program accelerates building diversity in the boardroom by providing women in C-suite, senior executive, and founder positions within Canada's Life Science and Biotechnology sectors with increased board leadership opportunities. The ECBG program equips board members with the necessary skills to navigate the complexities of board responsibilities and governance issues effectively. It provides a framework for refined decision-making and establishes a pipeline of prospective life science directors with specialized board governance knowledge, enabling smooth integration into board roles.

Our commitment to ESG aligns with the mission of WIB-Greater Montreal and Executive Women In Bio (EWIB) in promoting, empowering, and elevating diversity and inclusion in biopharma and the life sciences.

Environmental Stewardship and Operational Excellence

LEED Certified Office

Our Toronto office, located at 150 King Street West, achieved LEED v4.1 Platinum Certification. Our Montreal office, located in the Sun Life Building, is the first century-old building in North America to obtain triple Platinum certification for excellence in environmental performance and digital connectivity.

Education and Volunteerism

Our team is actively engaged in learning about Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I), anti-racism, and unconscious bias, alongside volunteering for various causes including animal rights, rehabilitation support, and children’s welfare.

Sustainability Practices

We have embraced eco-friendly practices such as supporting local businesses, reducing plastic use, and purchasing sustainable products. Our firm has transitioned to paperless operations, employing digital solutions for customer relationship management, invoicing, and business communication.

Wellness & Professional Development

Pender & Howe prioritizes employee wellness through comprehensive benefits, as well as continuous professional development opportunities. This includes development-focused events, external courses, and other initiatives.

Diversity & Inclusion

In addition to supporting ongoing progress, we encourage diversity in our team, further enhancing our organizational strength. Our team has a composition of 50% women and representation of Montagnais heritage, a member of the tribe from Saguenay Lac-St-Jean. As part of DE&I, we strongly believe in continued learning (and unlearning), development, and advocacy for equality.

Hybrid Work Model and Sustainable Operations

We have adopted a hybrid work model to minimize office commutes, optimized our office space to reduce environmental impact, and promote digital interactions to lower our carbon footprint.

Through the integration of these practices and a focus on continuous improvement, Pender & Howe fulfills its ESG commitments, embodying responsible and inclusive business practices in the executive search industry.

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