Our values form the foundation on which we perform our work and conduct ourselves, individually and as an organization. They guide the decisions we make in our pursuit of a better world for all people.
We believe that profound threats to human survival and well-being require stakeholders at all levels to embrace systemic change, nurture effective policy progress, and cultivate resilient institutions working for the good of all. In all our work, we uphold the collective responsibility of all people to one another, to our fragile planet, and to building a just and sustainable future.
We believe all human beings have inherent dignity, agency, and worth. We champion their rights and believe we cannot effect change until the voices of the marginalized are preserved with dignity, heard with empathy, and activated with equity.
We believe that the actions of individuals have impact outside of their immediate sphere of influence, and we promote care and empathy in human relationships and interactions.
We believe we have a role to value, promote, and strengthen global education and to foster more globally minded individuals in our communities.
While our values underlie and motivate all our work, they have also inspired several specific commitments.
We unequivocally uphold that Black Lives Matter and maintain a fervent commitment to combatting racism and discrimination in all its forms.
We are committed to replacing the organization’s investments tied to oil, gas, and coal companies with investments in climate solutions.
Our Just Label represents our commitment to equity, well-being, and transparency in all aspects of our work, in employee relations, and in our interactions with local communities.