Weaver has released its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report. The report marks a milestone in Weaver’s journey to integrate sustainable practices across many facets of its operations and deliver enhanced value to clients, employees and communities.
Responsible business practices have been central to the firm’s mission for years. In 2021, Weaver embarked on a comprehensive sustainability journey aligning its ESG activities with globally recognized frameworks, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). A gap assessment and materiality survey helped shape the foundation for transparent and effective reporting, setting clear goals for continued progress.
“Weaver has always been committed to responsible and ethical practices,” said Chief Operating Officer David Rook. “This report is a testament to the work we’ve done, and it provides a roadmap for how we will continue to integrate sustainability into everything we do.”
Key highlights from Weaver’s 2024 ESG report include:
- Environmental: The report details how Weaver’s work affects the global environment and notes how the firm prioritizes office leases that incorporate energy efficiency, green building certifications and renewable energy. Weaver also makes a focused effort to track and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the report ranks the firm’s climate risks both by likelihood and by impact, based on the number of team members in each location.
- Social: Weaver’s report describes the numerous ways the firm fosters inclusion, diversity, opportunities for professional growth and collaborative teamwork. The report highlights the firm’s employee development programs, pay equity, benefits and community engagement initiatives.
- Governance: Weaver holds deep responsibility for safeguarding client information and meeting the professional standards expected of CPAs. The report describes some of the specific measures we take in the areas of ethics, independence, managing conflicts of interest, data privacy and cybersecurity.
“As ESG initiatives continue to grow as a business imperative, this report is a step toward greater transparency and accountability,” said Alyssa Martin, national strategy leader. “We believe by embracing these principles, we are positioning Weaver and our clients for sustained success in the future.”
To access Weaver’s 2024 ESG Report, visit this page. For more information on the report or any of the firm’s ESG initiatives, contact us or reach out to our director of ESG and sustainability, Ashly Pleasant.
