references
2012
The year we structured our pro bono initiative by setting up an endowment fund and the Pro Bono Commission – a specialised commission made up of partners – to steer Gide’s social commitment.
- 30%
The five-year energy consumption reduction objective for all the firm’s buildings.
DID YOU KNOW?
The expression “pro bono” comes from the Latin pro bono publico, “for the public good”. For lawyers, it traditionally describes free professional commitment in the service of the public interest.
€250,000/YEAR
The amount paid into the Gide Pro Bono endowment fund every year by all the partners of the firm, and which is then allocated to various projects selected by the Commission.
UP TO 40 HOURS / YEAR
The time credit on office hours that all members of the firm can use to work on projects or with charities selected and approved by the Pro Bono Commission (skills sponsorship, mentoring, law initiation classes, CV workshops etc.).
AWARD
“Silver” rating
Specialist CSR-monitoring collaborative platform EcoVadis awarded a Silver rating to our CSR policy in 2015.
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