Our vision of
sustainable development
Guiding principles
At Cain Lamarre, we are proud of our commitment to sustainable development and our ambition to become a leader in legal services by adopting sustainable practices. We are dedicated to actively contributing to the sustainable transition by working alongside our clients, partners, and local communities to reduce our environmental footprint and strengthen our social commitments.
Our core values — respect, equity, and integrity — are the foundation of this policy. They guide our actions and decisions, ensuring fair and equitable treatment of all stakeholders and a positive contribution to society.
The principles outlined in this document reflect our commitment to making sustainable development an integral part of our business strategy. This sustainable development policy demonstrates our dedication to addressing environmental, social, economic, and governance issues relevant to our firm. It takes into account our industry, our scale, and our multi-regional presence across Quebec, as well as the concerns raised by our stakeholders.
Our approach is aligned with the Quebec standard BNQ 21000 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, making sustainable development a core element of our business strategy.
Signed in Quebec City on July 14, 2023, by Me Yvan Bujold
*This policy applies to all Cain Lamarre offices across Quebec.
Environmental Responsibility
We are committed to minimizing our environmental impact by adopting sustainable practices and promoting environmental awareness and responsibility within our firm. Our commitment is reflected in concrete actions to reduce our environmental footprint in all areas of our business.
Collaboration and partnership
We recognize that sustainable transition requires collective effort. We are committed to working closely with our clients, partners and local communities to develop and foster innovative and sustainable legal solutions, and to create a positive impact that reaches beyond our firm.
Continuous improvement
We are committed to continuously integrating best practices in sustainable development. We constantly strive to improve, to reduce our environmental footprint and to amplify our positive impact in the community, remaining at the forefront of sustainable practices.
Transparency and accountability
We are committed to reporting on our sustainability actions and progress with transparency and accountability. We will regularly communicate the results of our sustainability actions to our internal and external stakeholders, thereby demonstrating our ongoing commitment.
Improving waste management
Waste reduction, reuse and recycling are at the heart of our daily actions. Our firm is committed to minimizing our waste production and optimizing the use of resources in all our activities.
Optimizing material resources
Our practices are driven by the efficient use of resources. Our firm implements strategies to reduce our consumption of paper, office supplies and energy, favouring economical and sustainable solutions.
Promoting more sustainable mobility
We make a priority of reducing our travel-related carbon footprint. Our firm actively encourages the adoption of sustainable modes of transport, including carpooling, public transport, cycling and walking.
Strengthening our local social and economic impact
Our impact extends beyond the walls of our offices. At Cain Lamarre, we are actively involved in projects that improve local quality of life, and that support social, environmental and educational initiatives promoting a more cohesive and sustainable society.
Developing a healthy and stimulating work environment
The well-being of our team is paramount. We maintain a working environment that promotes health, work-life balance and ongoing professional development, while placing a particular focus on ergonomics and overall well-being.
