At HLB, it’s our purpose to make a positive and sustainable impact on the future of our clients, our people and our communities, because we care about their well-being and success.
From economic uncertainty and geopolitical risk to climate change and cybersecurity, organisations today are faced with a broad spectrum of risks to business. In this ever-complex world, we aim to help those within the HLB ecosystem thrive today and in the future. Driven by our shared values and behaviours, we collaborate across the globe and find innovative ways to fulfil this purpose.
FORCE FOR GOOD
#HLBCOMMUNITIES DAY
Over 2023, we held our fifth #HLBCommunities Day, our annual network-wide CSR initiative. This was our most successful event to date with significant involvement from firms across the world, making a tangible difference in our local communities.
HLB firmly believe that engaging effectively with our global communities is the key to shaping an inclusive and sustainable future for all. With #HLBCommunities Day, we showcase our commitment to giving back and express our gratitude to the communities that nurture and support us.
Pictured below are just some of the incredible projects which our teams worldwide dedicated themselves to throughout the year.
volunteers from HLB firms worldwide
hours volunteered to various community projects
HLB PRO BONO WEEK
We also conducted our inaugural HLB Pro Bono Week. During this period, 18 of our member firms generously offered a variety of pro bono services to local organisations and individuals. These services ranged from hosting webinars and assisting female entrepreneurs to mentoring students.
HLB’s Pro Bono Week marks an important milestone for HLB Ecuador, as we embark on our participation in an impactful initiative. Through collaborative efforts and strategic alliances with stakeholders and customers, we witnessed the transformative power of coming together for a common cause.
Faced with the growing importance of entrepreneurship in the business world, it is worth asking: what role do financial advisory companies have in meeting the current and potential needs of this group? The answer is not simple, however, this type of value actions has not only fostered trust and a sense of belonging among our team, but has also strengthened client loyalty, enhancing the reputation and dedication of our firm.
By projecting a positive image of social commitment and corporate responsibility, we demonstrate our commitment to making a meaningful difference. As a socially responsible company that invests in projects with tangible social impacts, we not only differentiate ourselves in the market, but also generate added value beyond mere competition.”
STRIVING FOR A SUSTAINABLE
FUTURE
In support of our CSR strategy, this year we proudly strengthened our relationship with Affinity partner Diligent, contracting for provision of network-wide carbon accounting software. This move sees a significant step forwards in understanding and improving our sustainability impact as a network and supports the immense growth opportunities the ESG market has to offer HLB members.
Diligent work with over 25,000 customers worldwide, including 85% of the FTSE 100, helping to streamline ESG data collation and reporting. The pilot will initially onboard 50 HLB firms before network-wide implementation, working to improve the efficiency and accuracy of carbon accounting and benchmarking, and supporting our goal to become a more sustainable and responsible network.
Colleagues from HLB across Asia Pacific (APAC) and Eurasia gathered in Phuket, Thailand, marking the first time in which HLB held a conference focused on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. Over three days, delegates heard discussions on culture, values, business opportunities, sector insights, and social awareness.
The conference featured insights from various speakers, including business leaders elaborating on the significance of ESG and governance for public listed companies, HLB leaders discussing DEI in the workplace and new service opportunities in ESG, a local foundation advocating for beach community protection (with the conference profits being donated to support their cause), and even hotel chefs highlighting local produce and community support during the CSR activity.
This event showcased the region’s enthusiastic embrace of HLB’s new strategic focus on ESG and emerging market trends.
