Margaret Franklin, President and CEO
“We are so pleased to be part of the Green Business Alliance. We at CFA Institute have worked very hard to adopt best practices in order to make our facilities and our organization more ‘green.’ From our LEED Gold Building Design and Construction certification to the steps we have taken to reduce our carbon footprint, we strive to do our part to build a business underpinned by sustainability for the long term.”
Setting the Highest Standards for Investment Professionals Across the Globe
About CFA Institute
CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and credentials. The organization is a champion of ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. Our aim is to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. There are more than 165,000 CFA charterholders worldwide in 164 markets. CFA Institute has nine offices worldwide and there are 161 local societies.
Our Commitment to Corporate and Social Responsibility
CFA Institute is proud to have received the LEED Gold Building Design and Construction certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for integrating sustainability into the design and operation of our Charlottesville facility at 915 East High Street. This process involved green considerations at every point of the design and renovation process. Notable features of our facility include solar panels on the roof, a gray water management system, composting, recycling stations on every floor, and electric vehicle charging stations.
Additionally, in 2019, CFA Institute became a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) signaling our intent as an organization to align our operations to 10 ethical principles spanning topics such as human rights, labor, and the environment. This was an exciting opportunity for us to join ranks with 1,265 companies in 160 countries who are committed to increasing action and awareness around the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Why the Green business alliance?
At CFA Institute, we are continually identifying ways to advance our sustainability efforts through carbon footprint reduction and energy conservation – these efforts are part of our day-to-day operations. We are thrilled to be anchoring our work to the inaugural Green Business Alliance. We are confident this collaboration will positively impact and advance environmental sustainability efforts across our Charlottesville community for the ultimate benefit of society.
Looking ahead
CFA Institute is in the process of growing its global internal environmental sustainability program, including committing to relevant, transparent reporting, and continuing to create meaningful opportunities for employee engagement and education. We look forward to collaborating with, and learning from, our GBA partners to inform this important work.
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