The scale and scope of the global challenges our society faces today, and in the future, are enormous – from the climate crisis to inequality. Guided by the UN Sustainable Development Goals and our commitment to the UN Global Compact, we collaborate with our stakeholders and use our talents, reach and resources to make a positive impact in the communities in which we work and live.
At CMS, we are committed to running our business ethically and sustainably. We are diverse, supportive and inclusive, taking our responsibilities seriously and creating a culture in which all our people, whatever their background, can maximise their potential and thrive.
It is also our ambition to help our clients become responsible and sustainable businesses. Read more about how we do so here.
Our approach
For more information, please download our recently published Responsible Business Review.
Our Carbon Reduction Plan can be accessed here, and our Supplier Code of Conduct can be accessed here.
Charitable Giving and Local Needs
Organising and participating in charity initiatives as part of the bespoke employee volunteering programme, including:
- Orphanages, children with disabilities, and other individuals in need of support through regular in-house charitable initiatives:
- The "School Starter Kit" campaign - an annual employee initiative to collect school supplies and raise funds to purchase textbooks for children in need.
- The "Saint Nicholas" campaign - an annual employee initiative to prepare Christmas gifts for children in need.
- "Carolling", an annual gathering at CMS’s office where employees sing Christmas carols and auction items for charity.
- An association that supports paediatric oncology and bone marrow transplantation.
- A foundation that provides support for children in difficult life situations.
- Foundations dedicated to improving the quality of life for the Seniors in social care homes across Poland.
- Organisations that support homeless people.
- A unique media project in the social, political, and cultural spheres (the Pismo Foundation).
- Charity sports events, including running, volleyball, and other activities.
- A foundation that implements projects to assist an orphanage in Tanzania.
- Local animal shelters.
Education and Social Mobility
- Collaboration with student organisations and university associations across Poland.
- Educational activities for high school students.
- Educational programmes run by Poland's largest organisation that supports schools (the Center for Citizenship Education).
Pro bono
- Legal advice for various NGOs in cooperation with the Pro Bono Center.
- Legal advice for non-governmental organisations active in education, diversity, anti-discrimination, refugee assistance, culture, sports, environmental protection, and animal welfare.
- Trainings for NGOs.
Environment
- Education and ongoing involvement in climate protection initiatives, including those carried out under the bespoke employee volunteering programme.
- BREEAM and WELL certifications (WELL Platinum and WELL Equity for the Warsaw office, WELL Platinum for the Poznań office).
