Caluwaerts Uytterhoeven is committed to creating a professional environment in which standards of ethical, social and ecological responsibility are pursued. This code of conduct reflects our commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, supporting our expectations for responsible behaviour and ethical decision-making. In this way, we strive to integrate our ESG considerations into our legal practice, stimulate innovation, and make a meaningful contribution to sustainability.
Environmental management is considered a part of our ESG policy, in which we actively participate in reducing our ecological footprint. Our law firm strives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by implementing energy-saving measures and switching to renewable energy sources such as solar energy. In this way, we are actively investing to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and support the transition to a low-carbon economy, thereby minimising our carbon footprint.
Our office has also implemented measures to reduce energy consumption, manage water consumption sustainably, reduce waste and increase the use of sustainable resources in our operations, including energy-efficient lighting, low-paper work processes, waste recycling and responsible procurement of office supplies.
To promote sustainable behaviour, we also encourage environmentally conscious behaviour among our employees and work towards a culture of innovation and environmental awareness. In this context, Caluwaerts Uytterhoeven has made electric charging stations available to employees and clients. After office hours, these charging stations are also open to others. This allows local residents to use these facilities, ensuring that they have the opportunity to charge their electric cars in an urbanised environment.
As part of our social commitment, our office prioritises social responsibility by promoting an inclusive and supportive work culture and investing in the well-being of our employees.
We focus on transparent communication, participation and promoting togetherness.
We are also committed to promoting diversity, equality and inclusion at all levels within the office, so that every team member has equal opportunities for growth and development. We strive for clear career paths for our lawyers, regardless of age or gender, and encourage employees to continuously expand their knowledge, both through internal knowledge sharing and external training.
We also strive for a positive impact within our organisation and the well-being of our employees by offering options for parental leave, policies regarding appropriate working hours and flexible working options.
Caluwaerts Uytterhoeven is committed to business and ethical management. Not only are the legal requirements such as anti-money laundering and anti-corruption scrupulously observed and analysed, but the office also places great importance on deontological regulations such as confidentiality and independence.
Finally, we are committed to offering our clients environmentally-oriented legal services and guidance, helping them to navigate complex regulations and achieve their own sustainability goals. With these efforts, we support the transition to a more sustainable and environmentally friendly legal field.