Clifford Chance
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.
This commitment to responsible business practices extends to the firm's supply chain, where the firm has implemented sustainable procurement policies and practices.
Our values-based Code is the cornerstone of the firm's culture, encapsulating our commitment to integrity, inclusivity, responsibility, and excellence, guiding our interactions – and setting the standard for behaviour, both internally and externally.
Adopting technology safely and securely is an imperative for our firm and our clients. We are ensuring that our use of AI is responsible and aligned with our values, and that our people have the tech skills for effective, competent adoption.
Our approach to doing business responsibly included continuing to build our expertise in advising clients on legal and regulatory issues in relation to emerging technologies, which also includes questions on use of generative AI.
We have a longstanding track record of using technology effectively to deliver client service. Our Enterprise Risk Management Framework, Information Governance and Data Privacy Frameworks alongside our Operational Resilience strategy are embedded globally, and include robust steps and processes to manage technology and data in a secure way.
A joint team including our Net Zero Delivery Group and Risk function worked together to further the firm's understanding of the likely impacts of climate-related risks and opportunities on our business.
Our approaches to climate change and human rights also continue to be developed with our Responsible Business Board, in consultation with relevant stakeholders in the firm. They include the integration of our Climate Change Policy into our matter acceptance processes and the ongoing further development of our approach to assessing the human rights impacts of the work we do.
